Articles In This Issue
Opinion
Ana Palacio, Project Syndicate
The EU’s Four Challenges
Whatever the next European Parliament’s composition, the imperative will be the same: EU institutions must trade ambition for humility, focusing their attention not on...
Interview
Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana
Respect Pre-Election Pledges
As the mayor of Ljubljana, Zoran Janković has almost as much financial power in his hands as the prime minister of Slovenia, but he...
Diplomacy
H.E. Estanislao Angel Zawels, Ambassador of Argentina to Serbia
Global Village Must Rely on International Law
Argentina and Serbia share their view of one of the most important principles – that of territorial integrity. Argentina has been preserving this principle...
Diplomacy
Gastrodiplomacy – Soft Power With Good Flavour
Many countries have utilised food as a soft-power instrument for boosting their public image. Over the past two decades, there has been an increasing amount of dialogue on the role of food in not only establishing relations between cultures and nations but as part of the foundation of cultures and national identity
Focus
The EU Parliament election impact on the Western Balkans and Serbia in particular
The Die is Cast, But the Answer is a Haze
No one is at ease with the outcome of May’s European Parliament elections. It seems obvious that existing political structures are to be dissolved...
Success Stories
Aleksandar Miljković, Head of Asset Management, MPC Properties
No Compromise on Quality
MPC Properties is one of the most experienced local real estate development companies, with its properties satisfying the highest European standards and shifting boundaries....
World Entrepreneur
By Richard Branson
How To Build A Business?
“When building a business, it’s important to do your research and to have a good overview of your plans, but first-hand experience is also...
Success Stories
Enzo Neri, Master Chef at Mudra Restaurant, Hotel Huma, Kotor Bay
Passion is the Key to Every Success
Enzo Neri has worked at Manhattan’s most famous restaurants, created bespoke menus and opened numerous restaurants from Norway to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to Kenya. Now...
World Entrepreneur
Gustav Magnar Witzøe
The Youngest Norwegian Billionaire
Gustav Magnar Witzoe is the third-youngest billionaire on Earth at the age of 25, according to Pollytoo’s 2018 ranking, but that’s only part of...
Profile
Dr Sanja Popović Pantić, Economist, President of the Association of Business Women in Serbia
Business Women Invest In Knowledge
I belong to generation “X”. I always had a lot of belief in books, but I also, luckily, had an even greater need to...
Art
Vietnam Contemporary Art
Individual Vision of Tradition
Vietnamese art reflects a mixture of influences: Vietnamese traditional art, influences from China and influence from the French during the colonial period. Just over...
Music
Dimitrije Vasiljević, Jazz Composer and Pianist
Jazz is a Personal Stamp
After 12 years, Serbian artist Dimitrije Vasiljević (born 1985) held two exceptional concerts in Serbia with his New York Quartet (18th May, within the...
Fashion
Fashion
Summer in the City
Sandals are often an afterthought because of their association with summer holiday leisurewear. They’re an item that is more about convenience, relaxation and comfort...
Chill Out
China
Weifang International Kites Festival
The Weifang International Kites Festival is an annual event held in Weifang, in East China’s Shandong Province.
The night before the festival started, there was...
Boxers Join the Open Balkan Initiative
The newly established boxing tournament, named the "Open Balkan Cup", is set to continue with its second round of...
Tourist Taxes in Amsterdam to Become the Highest in Europe
City leaders in Amsterdam have announced a significant increase in tourist taxes, positioning them as the highest in Europe....
Record Employment Numbers in Montenegro
Montenegro has recorded its highest-ever employment rate, with the number of employed individuals reaching 258,000 in July, announced Prime...
Google Marks its 25th Anniversary
The world’s foremost internet search engine, Google, celebrated its 25th birthday in grand style, presenting a special logo to...
Regenerative Agriculture: Key to Serbia’s Future and Response to Climate Change
The inaugural conference on regenerative agriculture has been held today in Belgrade, organized by FIC Serbia in collaboration with...