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US Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate OSCE Meeting from Belgrade
Politicsdanasvijesti-mecdm-me2d ago3 sources

US Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate OSCE Meeting from Belgrade

American lawmakers are actively lobbying to move an upcoming OSCE meeting from Belgrade to South Carolina, sending a strong message to Serbia. This move reflects growing concerns and a desire for a different venue for the international gathering.

Protest Called Ahead of Belgrade City Assembly Session
Culturedanas2d ago

Protest Called Ahead of Belgrade City Assembly Session

The Stari Grad Citizens' Assembly has called for a protest outside the Belgrade City Assembly ahead of a session, supporting workers of Belgrade Pharmacies and criticizing the city's rapid decision-making during summer holidays.

Siege of Belgrade (1456) and Ottoman Defeat
Worldindex-hr4d ago

Siege of Belgrade (1456) and Ottoman Defeat

The Siege of Belgrade, also known as the Battle of Nándorfehérvár, was a pivotal military conflict from July 4 to 22, 1456, where Hungarian forces successfully defended the city against the Ottoman Empire after the fall of Constantinople.

Moby Concert in Belgrade Proceeds with New Schedule
Culturen1-serbiadanas4d ago2 sources

Moby Concert in Belgrade Proceeds with New Schedule

Moby is scheduled to perform tonight at Kalemegdan in Belgrade, with organizers confirming the concert will proceed despite earlier uncertainties. A new timetable for the event has been released for attendees.

Belgrade Pharmacy Union Announces Protest on July 24
Politicsdanas5d ago

Belgrade Pharmacy Union Announces Protest on July 24

The "Opstanak" union of Belgrade Pharmacies has announced a new protest for July 24 in front of the Belgrade City Assembly, expressing dissatisfaction that their concerns are not on the agenda of the extraordinary city parliament session.

Belgrade-Budapest High-Speed Rail Expected to Open
Worldn1-serbia5d ago

Belgrade-Budapest High-Speed Rail Expected to Open

After years of delays, the high-speed railway line between Belgrade and Budapest is expected to be put into operation soon, according to the Hungarian Prime Minister, reducing travel time significantly.

Belgrade City Assembly session scheduled
Politicsdanas6d ago

Belgrade City Assembly session scheduled

The President of the Belgrade City Assembly, Nikola Nikodijević, has scheduled a session for Friday, where councilors will discuss, among other things, a public-private partnership project for an integrated security system.

CLS Reiterates Concerns Over Legality of Private Security in Belgrade
Politicsn1-serbiadanas7d ago2 sources

CLS Reiterates Concerns Over Legality of Private Security in Belgrade

Nikola Jovanović of the Center for Local Self-Government (CLS) has again stated there is no legal basis for private companies to be responsible for public security in Belgrade, criticizing a proposed public-private partnership for lacking debate and legal authority under the Capital City Law.

Real Estate Boom in Kosmaj, Serbia, as Prices Rise
Businessn1-serbia7d ago

Real Estate Boom in Kosmaj, Serbia, as Prices Rise

The Kosmaj region near Belgrade, Serbia, has experienced a significant real estate boom in recent years, with properties becoming increasingly expensive, making it easier to buy a house with a pool than an apartment in Belgrade.

University of Belgrade Vice-Rector Comments on Increased Student Enrollment
danas9d ago

University of Belgrade Vice-Rector Comments on Increased Student Enrollment

The Vice-Rector for Teaching at the University of Belgrade, Dejan Filipović, noted that 11,687 students enrolled this year, a higher number than in the previous three years, suggesting that an 'anti-campaign' by the authorities against the university did not achieve its intended effect.

New Trams in Belgrade Repeatedly Derail, Raising Safety Concerns
Worldn1-serbiadanas10d ago2 sources

New Trams in Belgrade Repeatedly Derail, Raising Safety Concerns

New trams recently introduced in Belgrade have repeatedly derailed, prompting calls for them to be withdrawn from service until their safety can be confirmed. Critics suggest the incidents are a result of rigged tenders for the new vehicles.

Belgrade Trolleybus Tender Fails to Attract Valid Bids
Businessn1-serbiadanas4d ago2 sources

Belgrade Trolleybus Tender Fails to Attract Valid Bids

A tender for the procurement of 60 trolleybuses for Belgrade has failed, as no valid offers were received. The City Transport Company (GSP) union noted that while one offer was submitted, it lacked secured leasing.

Prokop Station Opens Passport Control for Budapest-Vienna Rail Link
Worldn1-serbiadanas6d ago2 sources

Prokop Station Opens Passport Control for Budapest-Vienna Rail Link

Prokop station has opened a passport control facility to accommodate two direct daily departures to Budapest, in anticipation of the full opening of the Belgrade-Budapest-Vienna railway line. This development aims to streamline international rail travel.

Exhibition 'Hedgehog's House' Opens in Zagreb
Culturedanas7d ago

Exhibition 'Hedgehog's House' Opens in Zagreb

The exhibition 'Hedgehog's House – Inventing a Better World' has opened at the Serbian Cultural Center in Zagreb. Originally from the Museum of Yugoslavia in Belgrade, the award-winning exhibition explores the significance of Branko Ćopić's poem of the same name.

Serbian Minister's 'Ethnic Cleansing' Remark Sparks Kosovo Outcry
Worldbalkan-webmkd-mk8d ago2 sources

Serbian Minister's 'Ethnic Cleansing' Remark Sparks Kosovo Outcry

A Serbian minister's statement regarding 'ethnic cleansing' in Kosovo has ignited strong reactions, with Kosovo calling for stronger measures from the European Union. Critics argue the remark reveals Belgrade's official stance and incites radical groups in northern Kosovo.

Zaječar Residents Petition Against Mine Expansion
Politicsn1-serbiadanas23h ago2 sources

Zaječar Residents Petition Against Mine Expansion

Approximately 2,000 residents of Zaječar, Serbia, signed a petition in just three hours to protest the expansion of a mine in their area, expressing their desire to remain in their homes. Environmental organizations are also collecting objections in Belgrade regarding the proposed mine expansion near Zaječar and Bor.

Belgrade Issues Tender for Road Surface Renovation
Politicsn1-serbiadanas3d ago2 sources

Belgrade Issues Tender for Road Surface Renovation

The City of Belgrade has issued a tender worth 250 million dinars for the renovation of road surfaces made of concrete slabs and cobblestones. This initiative aims to improve the city's infrastructure, though some officials express concerns about the city's overall financial capacity for such projects.

Serbian President Vučić Meets EBRD Representatives
Businessdie-pressedanas4d ago2 sources

Serbian President Vučić Meets EBRD Representatives

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), expressing satisfaction with the decision to establish a regional center in Belgrade. Vučić also commented on the legality and fairness of his potential inclusion on the SNS list as president.

Serbian Official Criticizes US Stance on Repression
Worldn1-serbia8d ago

Serbian Official Criticizes US Stance on Repression

A Serbian official suggests that Belgrade is adept at offering the US just enough to make them overlook repression in Serbia, implying that if President Vučić disagreed, he would immediately remove the official.

Stojan Milanov's Solo Exhibition Opens in Montenegro
Culturecdm-me9d ago

Stojan Milanov's Solo Exhibition Opens in Montenegro

A solo exhibition by prominent Belgrade painter Stojan Milanov, titled 'Reč, dve o ljudima' (A Word or Two About People), will officially open on Friday, July 17, at 9:00 PM in the 'Velimir A. Leković' Art Gallery as part of its visual arts program.

Belgrade's BITEF Festival Faces Ongoing Crisis
Culturedelo10d ago

Belgrade's BITEF Festival Faces Ongoing Crisis

The Belgrade International Theatre Festival (BITEF) continues to face a significant crisis, with even Slovenian participants reportedly declining invitations. The festival, a major cultural event, is struggling with its current state.