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In a vote overshadowed by irregularities, Serbia’s ruling SNS party of President Aleksandar Vučić has won Sunday’s local elections in the capital Belgrade, the latest projections show. The right-wing populist SNS garnered 52 to 53% of the vote, meaning it can expect to take 62 to 64 seats in the 110-seat city parliament, polling institutes Cesid and CRTA forecast late on Sunday evening. The city parliament is responsible for electing the capital’s mayor. Incumbent Aleksandar Šapić from the SNS, a former water polo player, is expected to garner a second term. Local elections took place across S…

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