Belgrade, 17 December 2023 (dpa/MIA) - Serbians are going to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday.

The clear favourite in the early election is President Aleksandar Vučić's right-wing nationalist Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).

The last parliament was only elected in April 2022.

Following two shooting rampages in May of this year that left 18 people dead, the liberal opposition joined forces to form the electoral alliance Serbia against Violence.

The liberals hope to take over the capital Belgrade in local elections that are being held at the same time.

Polling stations open at 7 am and close at 8 pm (0600-1900 GMT).

The first results are expected late on Sunday evening.

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