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Culture on Life Support: Serbia’s Ministry of Culture Throws Millions at Cultural Centers, But Is It Enough? Serbia is supposedly undergoing a cultural revolution — or so claims the Ministry of Culture. Recently, millions of dinars have been pouring into renovating cultural centers, with Kikinda and Niška Banja as prime examples of how the government…
Have you heard? Merošina, a small town long forgotten, is finally getting its chance to shine! The Serbian Ministry of Culture has decided to allocate nearly 13 million dinars through the “Cities in Focus” program to upgrade the technical and technological infrastructure of culture in this place. Yes, you read that right – 12.9 million…
Croatia is stirring the pot again with its military plans, and this time it’s not just about drills and discipline. The parliament’s defense committee is buzzing over a proposal to bring back basic military training. Sounds simple? Think again. This move gives those who complete the training a leg up in job hiring — but…
Welcome to the Palić European Film Festival 2023! From July 19 to 23, Palić and Subotica transform into a cinematic wonderland with 16 film selections that will either blow your mind or leave you cold. The main competition features the 32nd Palić Festival with the film “Two Prosecutors” by Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, who this…
When Slobodan Župljanin, dean of the Faculty of Security in Banja Luka, warns Christian Schmit not to embark on new adventures of imposing decisions, you know the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is on the edge of chaos. Župljanin warns that Schmit’s plan to impose the BiH budget, using funds and technology for elections, will…
Military Parade in Zagreb: Spectacle or Security Disaster? On July 31st, Zagreb is gearing up for a military spectacle like no other – 3100 participants and 450 military vehicles, vessels, and aircraft will parade through the Croatian capital’s streets. But while Leopards tanks and all branches of the armed forces prepare to show off, worrying…
Prime Minister Đuro Macut: Serbia’s Invisible Leader or Just a Puppet? Have you noticed that Serbia’s Prime Minister Đuro Macut is almost nowhere to be seen in public? It’s not some secret mission or a vacation on a tropical island. He is literally sidelined, invisible, and almost silent, while all the real power in Serbia…
China’s Imperial Tombs of the Xixia Dynasty Finally Make It to UNESCO’s World Heritage List! Did you know that nestled at the foot of the Helan Mountains in China lies an archaeological treasure nearly 1,000 years old? Yes, you read that right! The Imperial Tombs of the Xixia Dynasty, built by the Tangut ethnic group…
Kate Middleton and Serbian Designer: The Wimbledon Fashion Triumph You Need to Know If you thought Wimbledon was just about tennis, think again! This year, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, proved she is a true style queen, wearing a dress by Serbian designer Roksanda Ilinčić. Yes, you read that right – Serbian fashion is…
Bavarian Castles Finally Crowned UNESCO World Heritage! Did you know that the fairy-tale royal castles of Bavaria, including the famous Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee, and Linderhof, have just been granted UNESCO World Heritage status? Yes, you read that right! This decision was made at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, recognizing the…
