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Sagrada Familia Completion Set for 2026

The Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's most iconic church, is slated for completion in 2026, over 140 years since its foundations were laid, Barcelona officials have...

The 71st Edition of the Martovski Festival –  Belgrade Documentary and Short Film Festival

The 71st Edition of the Martovski Festival -  Belgrade Documentary and Short Film Festival, a permanent event of cultural importance for the City of...

Irish Play “King” on the Stage of Bitef Theatre on March 14th and 15th

As part of the 12th Belgrade Irish Festival, taking place from March 8 to 18, this year the...

Serbia and Angola Cement Cultural Bonds with New Cooperation Programme

Serbia and Angola have inked a Cultural Cooperation Programme set to span from 2024 to 2026, as announced...

Serbia Awards Distinctions to Notable Personalities on National Day

In a ceremonial tribute to Serbia's National Day, President Aleksandar Vučić presented awards to a host of esteemed...

Jim Sheridan opens the Belgrade Irish Festival in March

The Belgrade Irish Festival (BIF), an event that traditionally showcases the art and culture of Ireland to the...

Belgrade Welcomes Paja Jovanović’s “Rest of the Bashibazouk”

Belgrade's cultural scene celebrates the arrival of "Rest of the Bashibazouk," a notable work by Paja Jovanović, following...

Branko Miljković, 1934-1961. By Dejan Stojiljković

Fire That Burns Eternal

If he were alive today, prince of poets Branko Miljković would have turned 90 at the end of...

Ljubljana Castle Unveils Final Renovation: A New Cultural Epoch

Ljubljana Castle's final renovation phase brings a historic transformation, making it a cultural beacon Ljubljana Castle, a historic emblem...

Lana Zorjan, 16, Earns Global Recognition as Top Young Classical Artist

Sixteen-year-old violinist Lana Zorjan from Serbia has been honored with the 2024 International Classical Music Award - Discovery...

European Heritage Hub launches Small Grant Scheme for heritage projects in EU neighbouring countries

Grants of between 2,000 and 50,000 EUR will be awarded to civil-society-led heritage projects, with a special focus...

17th Kustendorf Film Festival Launches, Celebrating Global Cinema

The 17th Kustendorf Film Festival, an international cinematic event, has commenced in Mokra Gora, embracing the theme "Not...

Serbia Unveils Hitler’s WWII Directive: Historic Document on Display

Director of the Museum of Genocide Victims, Dejan Ristić, has received from Prime Minister Ana Brnabić the original...

Vinyl Record Sales in the UK Reach Highest Level Since 1990

Vinyl record sales in the UK have reached their highest level since 1990, with cassette sales also performing...

Vlach Embroidery Recognised as Serbia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

The National Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, on December 21st, added six new elements to Serbia's National Register...

Cecilia Bartoli, World-renowned Opera Singer, President of Europa Nostra

Culture Must Be Placed at the Heart of Europe

We cannot talk about our common heritage without exerting greater effort to make sure future generations are aware...

Olja Ivanjicki, Serbian Painter and Sculptor

The Visionary Fusion of Art and Cosmos

Olja Ivanjicki’s Artistic Mastery - A Fusion of Mythology, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism In the annals of Serbian art,...

Centenary of the Birth of Mira Trailović

Lady Was Her Name

When famous playwright Eugène Ionesco was asked, back in 1971, what he’d seen in Belgrade, he responded: “Mira...

Tomislav ‘Toma’ Garevski, Architect

From Čubura to Paris and international Success

He held the title of the most successful Belgrade architect in Paris for decades. He has designed hundreds...

Century-Old Rembrandt Portraits Uncovered in the Netherlands

Two small 17th-century Rembrandt portraits are now exhibited in the Dutch National Museum of Art and History, after...

Triumphal Arch of Emperor Caracalla Discovered at Viminacium

An investigative team, comprising Dr. Saša Redžić, Dr. Ilija Danković, Dr. Mladen Jovičić, and Dr. Angelina Raičković, along...

Nadežda Petrovic: Serbia’s Artistic Vanguard

Nadežda Petrović was a revered Serbian expressionist painter. A champion of women’s rights and a key figure in...

Zoran Hamovic, founder of the publishing house CLIO

The Power of the Book is in Advancing Mind!

It was precisely 33 years ago that he founded CLIO, which is today among the oldest private publishing...

Napoleon’s Iconic Hat Sold for €1.9 Million at French Auction

A hat once belonging to the famed French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has been sold at an auction in...

Notes from the Heart at the Museum of Illusions

On November the 13th at 16:00h, the Museum of Illusions will use its permanent address at Nušićeva 11...

The Beatles Unveil Final Track “Now And Then” Using AI

The Beatles Release Their Final Song, "Now And Then", With the Aid of Artificial Intelligence One of the most...

Catherine Cusset,  Novelist and Writer

Writing Creates Empathy

I don’t believe in feel-good literature, rather I believe in truth (which can be both unpleasant and uncomfortable)....

Austrian National Library

A Symbol Of Austrian Identity

The Austrian National Library, also known as the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, is a treasure trove of knowledge and history....

Belgrade’s 66th Book Fair Honors France: Words Without Borders

The 66th International Book Fair in Belgrade has been inaugurated, with France as the honorary guest. The Belgrade Book...

57th BITEF Opens: Theatre Legacy Meets Global Collaboration

The 57th Belgrade International Theatre Festival (BITEF) celebrated its grand opening at the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, marked by...

Academic Zoran Knežević, President of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU)

Radical Change to the Dominant Model of Culture Required

It could probably be stated that SANU’s raison d’etre, at least to a certain extent, is identified with...

The Rise of Online Art Platforms

Is the Gallery Dead?

In an age where virtually everything is digitised, from your shopping to your social life, the art world...

Scholz Champions Western Balkans’ Path to Membership

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Slovenia, advocated for quickening the EU accession for the Western Balkans, underlining the importance...

CEB Grants €1.3 Billion Loans to Boost Social Sectors in 11 Countries

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has sanctioned loans totaling €1.3 billion for 11 member countries, including Serbia...

Serbia Advances in Renewable Energy with Pupin Wind Park Financing

In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption, Serbia has finalized the financial arrangements for the Pupin Wind Park,...

Đedović Handanović: Nuclear Energy in Serbia by 2039 at the Earliest

Nuclear energy in Serbia could become a reality by 2039 at the earliest, should work on the project commence...

Belgrade’s Hotel Jugoslavija Sold, Sparks Redevelopment Controversy

Belgrade's iconic Hotel Jugoslavija, located in Serbia's capital, has been sold for approximately €27 million to MV Investment, affiliated...