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57th BITEF Opens: Theatre Legacy Meets Global Collaboration

Culture 5 October 2023

The 57th Belgrade International Theatre Festival (BITEF) celebrated its grand opening at the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, marked by a touching speech from director Bora...

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

Radical Change to the Dominant Model of Culture Required

Audio 4 October 2023

It could probably be stated that SANU’s raison d’etre, at least to a certain extent, is identified with its permanent active participation in the...

The Rise of Online Art Platforms

Is the Gallery Dead?

Art 4 October 2023

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

Eighth Italian-Serbian Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Bonds

Culture 25 September 2023

The eighth Italian-Serbian Film Festival has been ceremoniously inaugurated with the premiere of the Italian-American feature "Tell It...

European Heritage Days 2023: Serbia Celebrates its ‘Heroine of Heritage’

Culture 15 September 2023

As part of this year's European Heritage Days celebration, Europa Nostra Serbia and the European Union Delegation in...

The International Belgrade Singers Choir Kicks Off a Spectacular New Season

Culture 6 September 2023

"The International Belgrade Singers" (IBS), the celebrated mixed amateur choir, is excited to unveil a captivating new season...

UNESCO Considers Serbian Bid to Recognize Slovak Naïve Painting as Cultural Heritage

Culture 5 September 2023

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has accepted Serbia's candidacy to include Slovak naïve painting...

Nikita Milivojević, Film & Theatre director, BITEF Theatre Artistic Director

The Stage Has a Special Aroma

My Life 31 August 2023

He became the artistic director of Bitef as of this year, while he has previously directed plays in...

Remains of Ancient Port and Trading City Discovered in Cyprus

Culture 18 August 2023

Remnants of an ancient port and trading city have been unearthed in southern Cyprus during excavations led by...

H.E. Archbishop Santo Gangemi Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See

Striving To Clarify Misunderstandings Together

Conversations 1 August 2023

“There is an element that I consider important in relations between the Church and states – that of...

Art

Pablo Picasso And Women In His Life

Art 1 August 2023

Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential and recognisable painter of the 20th century, is well known for his...

Dušan Otašević, Artist, member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts

Man is Limited By Every Ideology

Conversations 1 August 2023

Dušan Otašević (83) explains simply and succinctly why he chose the motif of a grain of wheat and...

Dominique Mathez

The Facades of Paris: Windows,Doors, and Balconies

Books 14 July 2023

This elegant book invites readers to lift up their eyes while strolling throughout Paris s streets and boulevards...

Art

Venus Vincit Omnia: Venus In Art

Culture 3 July 2023

Venus (also known by her Greek name Aphrodite) is the goddess of love. We’ve explored some famous Venuses...

Nebojša Bradić, theatre director

Culture Is Standing On The Shoulders Of Previous Generations

Conversations 3 July 2023

He has staged around a hundred dramas, operas and musicals on the theatre stages of Yugoslavia and Europe,...

Billie Holiday

A Singer Beyond Our Understanding

Culture 3 July 2023

Similar to the founding principles of the blues, Billie Holiday’s life was marred with both the harsh realities...

Stanislas Pierret, Counsellor For Cooperation And Culture At The Embassy Of France, Director Of The Institut Français De Serbie

French Serbian Autumn

Culture 3 July 2023

It is our great honour to have been chosen as the Guest of Honour country at the International...

Raven Kennedy

Gild

Books 1 July 2023

It’s the arrogance of men to think so little of women. And it’ll be their downfall too“ Locked...

The $108 Million Dollar Lady: Klimt Portrait Sets European Auction Record

Art 29 June 2023

A portrait of an unnamed woman by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million)...

Adriana Gascoigne

Tech Boss Lady

Books 23 June 2023

The founder of Girls in Tech offers first-hand accounts of the realities of startup life, with the very...

Ancient Maya City Discovered In Mexican Jungle

Chill Out 22 June 2023

A previously unknown ancient Maya city has been discovered in the jungles of southern Mexico, the country's anthropology...

Versailles Reopening Marie-Antoinette’s Private Rooms

Culture 20 June 2023

The chateau of Versailles will reopen the private rooms of Queen Marie-Antoinette as part of its ongoing 400th...

Peru Archaeology: Ancient Mummy Found Under Rubbish Dump

Culture 16 June 2023

Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have...

Hermann Parzinger, Executive President Of Europa Nostra

Cultural Heritage – A Vector For European Integration

Culture 2 June 2023

Visoki Dečani Monastery - built in the 14th century - is a heritage gem of importance to the...

European Heritage

Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2023

Culture 2 June 2023

The list of the 7 Most Endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2023 – which marks...

Century Of The Belgrade Philharmonic

Enthusiasm, Dedication And Virtuosity

Culture 2 June 2023

In the year that sees the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate its centenary, we look back at the wonderful...

Predrag J. Marković, Historian

In History, The Best Told Story Wins

Conversations 2 June 2023

He was aged just 15 when he became the youngest student of the University of Belgrade, a record...

Jelena Petrović Njegoš (It. Elena Del Montenegro, Or Elena Di Savoia) 1873-1952

150th Anniversary Of The Birth Of The Last Italian Queen

Culture 2 June 2023

Jelena Petrović Njegoš, aka Elena of Montenegro (It. Elena del Montenegro or Elena di Savoia), was a Montenegrin...

Alpine Ski Museum

Slovenia: At The Heart Of The History Of Skiing

Culture 2 June 2023

This cutting-edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its modern status as an...

250th Anniversary Of The Death Of Anton Janša

Beekeeping Pioneer Immortalised By A Un Day

Culture 2 June 2023

Anton Janša is considered one of the fathers of modern beekeeping techniques and one of the global pioneers...

Stefan Nemanja Seal Presented

Culture 25 May 2023

The History Museum of Serbia presented the Seal of Stefan Nemanja, which was recently auctioned abroad and due...

First International Belgrade Heritage Forum

Culture 19 May 2023

Evropa Nostra Serbia and Evropa Nostra organised the first international Belgrade Heritage Forum with the support of the...

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