Students and other opponents of Serbia's populist president are gearing up for a major rally in the capital over the weekend as momentum builds in favor of their demands for major changes in the Balkan country.

Thousands of protesters, primarily students, gather in Belgrade for significant anti-government rallies. President Vucic's potential response to the protests, rooted in a controversial disaster, is drawing national attention.

Students who have been marching or cycling toward Belgrade for days are expected to arrive on Friday evening for a festival-like welcome in the city. Previous student-led rallies