This year’s Trinaestojulska Award winners are musician Miloš Karadaglić, writer Bećir Vuković, and graphic artist Veljo Stanišić. The jury, led by Nikola Rakočević, selected them from a list of 36 nominees. But while art and culture are being celebrated, Montenegro is facing serious problems that are being swept under the rug. From successful stem cell transplants at KCCG, to the still unresolved Možura scandal, to economic struggles and protests by nurses who earn 10% less than their counterparts in other countries. All this while much of Europe is suffering through the first major heatwave of the summer. And yes, fuel prices have just gone up today, with government decisions that many don’t understand. Is the Trinaestojulska Award just a smokescreen for the real issues? Read on and think — maybe it’s time to wake up and face reality. And hey, if you’ve got a hot take, don’t be shy — this is the place to spill the tea, not keep quiet!
