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Controversy Surrounds 'Tito's Yugoslavia' and Violent Fan Groups
Politicsjutarnji-listvijesti-me15h ago2 sources

Controversy Surrounds 'Tito's Yugoslavia' and Violent Fan Groups

Discussions are ongoing regarding 'Tito's Yugoslavia' in the context of culture and art, while separate reports highlight violent, far-right fan groups known for causing tragedies and instilling fear. These two topics represent distinct societal issues.

'The Beauty of Vice' Film Explored 40 Years Later
Culturevijesti-me25d ago

'The Beauty of Vice' Film Explored 40 Years Later

The film 'The Beauty of Vice' (Lepota poroka), once considered Yugoslavia's most erotic film, is being re-examined 40 years after its release. Jelena Mišeljić from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Podgorica suggests that interpreting it solely as a critique of Montenegrin patriarchal identity is a narrow understanding of the director's intentions.

Commentary on "The Worst Yugoslavia" Published
Politicsdanas1mo ago

Commentary on "The Worst Yugoslavia" Published

An article titled "The Worst Yugoslavia" was published, offering a critical perspective or analysis on a specific period or aspect of Yugoslavia's history. This piece likely delves into perceived negative aspects of the former state.

Europa Nostra Supports Museum of Yugoslavia Employees
Culturen1-serbia1mo ago

Europa Nostra Supports Museum of Yugoslavia Employees

Europa Nostra and Europa Nostra Serbia today expressed concern regarding the appointment of an acting director for the Museum of Yugoslavia in Belgrade. The organizations have voiced their support for the museum's employees.

Museum of Yugoslavia Staff Allege Irregular Director Appointment
Culturen1-serbiadanas1mo ago2 sources

Museum of Yugoslavia Staff Allege Irregular Director Appointment

Employees of the Museum of Yugoslavia claim that former director Neda Knežević was dismissed without a public competition. They further allege that a new director was appointed despite the Ministry not having granted permission for a competition.

Worker Care Emancipated Yugoslavia, Says Klasić
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

Worker Care Emancipated Yugoslavia, Says Klasić

Historian Hrvoje Klasić discusses how worker care contributed to the emancipation of Yugoslavia, noting that while wages weren't on par with developed Western countries, job security steadily increased.

Aleksandar Ranković's statements on Bar massacre revealed
Worldvijesti-me1mo ago

Aleksandar Ranković's statements on Bar massacre revealed

New information suggests that the military and political leadership of Yugoslavia, including influential Communist Party member Aleksandar Ranković, were aware of the Bar massacre, with further documents awaited for Tito's reaction.

Vučić Reaffirms Serbia's Stance on Kosovo
Worlddanas2mo ago

Vučić Reaffirms Serbia's Stance on Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that he would never give up Kosovo and Metohija or his Serbia, speaking at a state ceremony marking the anniversary of the 1999 NATO aggression on FR Yugoslavia.

27th Anniversary of NATO Bombing of FR Yugoslavia Marked
Worldn1-serbiadanasn1-bih+4vijesti-mebalkan-webcdm-memkd-mk2mo ago7 sources

27th Anniversary of NATO Bombing of FR Yugoslavia Marked

Today marks the 27th anniversary of the start of NATO's bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SRJ) on March 24, 1999, an operation that lasted 78 days and aimed to halt violence against Albanians in Kosovo.

Kosovo Seeks Equal Access to Hague Court Archives
Politicsbalkan-insight3mo ago

Kosovo Seeks Equal Access to Hague Court Archives

As the United Nations considers relocating the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, non-UN member Kosovo is advocating for better access to these records to pursue unprosecuted war crimes suspects.

35-Year-Old Document Reveals Bulgaria's Stance on Macedonian State vs. Nation
Worldmkd-mk14d ago

35-Year-Old Document Reveals Bulgaria's Stance on Macedonian State vs. Nation

A 35-year-old document reveals that Bulgaria recognized the state of Macedonia but not the Macedonian nation, detailing reports from the Austrian ambassador in Bulgaria to his ministry in Vienna regarding discussions with Bulgarian sources on the dissolution of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria's position on the upcoming independence referendum in Macedonia.

Alpac Capital Acquires Adria News Network from United Group
Businessn1-serbiadnevnik-bgdanas+2klix-ban1-bih20d ago5 sources

Alpac Capital Acquires Adria News Network from United Group

Alpac Capital and United Group have announced an agreement for the sale of Adria News Network, which includes N1 and other regional media outlets in five countries of the former Yugoslavia. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its regional members have expressed concern over the acquisition.

Montenegro Reflects on 20 Years Since Referendum
Worldvijesti-me25d ago

Montenegro Reflects on 20 Years Since Referendum

A Montenegrin official stated that 20 years since the referendum should not be a cause for hysteria or division, emphasizing the country's historical identity and institutions even within Yugoslavia.

Historical Figure: Croatian Leader Who Resisted Hitler and Fought for Autonomy
Politicsindex-hr1mo ago

Historical Figure: Croatian Leader Who Resisted Hitler and Fought for Autonomy

This article highlights a Croatian leader who navigated the country through challenging times, notably resisting Hitler and advocating for Croatian autonomy within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. His efforts led to significant historical milestones like the Cvetković-Maček Agreement and the establishment of the Banovina of Croatia.

Serbian Government Appoints New Museum of Yugoslavia Director
Culturen1-serbia1mo ago

Serbian Government Appoints New Museum of Yugoslavia Director

The Serbian government has appointed Gordana as the acting director of the Museum of Yugoslavia, replacing Neda Knežević. Employees and the public reportedly learned about the appointment through the media and are unfamiliar with the new director's background.

Frontex Warns of Potential 'Yugoslavia Scenario' at EU Borders Post-War
Worlddigi241mo ago

Frontex Warns of Potential 'Yugoslavia Scenario' at EU Borders Post-War

Lars Gerdes, Deputy Executive Director of Frontex, warned that a 'scenario from former Yugoslavia' could be repeated at EU borders after the cessation of a war, stating that the agency has strengthened its presence along Ukraine's western borders and is closely monitoring the situation.

Brammertz Meets Srebrenica Mothers Over War Crimes Prosecution Delays
Worldjutarnji-listklix-ba1mo ago2 sources

Brammertz Meets Srebrenica Mothers Over War Crimes Prosecution Delays

Serge Brammertz, Chief Prosecutor of the IRMCT, met with the Mothers of Srebrenica, who expressed dissatisfaction with the BiH Prosecutor's Office regarding the processing of war crimes cases. Brammertz also advocated for the continuation of the UN mechanism to address unresolved war crimes in the former Yugoslavia.

Historical May Day Songs in Yugoslavia
Politicscdm-me1mo ago

Historical May Day Songs in Yugoslavia

In socialist Yugoslavia, May Day was a central holiday celebrated with music, songs, and collective festivities, reflecting a nostalgic atmosphere often recalled today.

AI Identifies Top Ex-Yugoslavian Singers in Germany
Worldindex-hr1mo ago

AI Identifies Top Ex-Yugoslavian Singers in Germany

An AI query revealed that Ivo Robić and Goran Bregović were popular among Germans, while Zdravko Čolić and Lepa Brena were top hits among the diaspora, when asked about the biggest ex-Yugoslavian sing

Historical Context of Jasenovac Concentration Camp
Politicscdm-me1mo ago

Historical Context of Jasenovac Concentration Camp

The Jasenovac camp and the broader system of camps in the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) represented the most monstrous genocidal mechanism during World War II in the former Yugoslavia. Serbs, along with Jews and Roma, were the most vulnerable and targeted groups in the NDH.

Museum of Yugoslavia Named Among Top Historical Museums
Culturen1-serbiadanas2mo ago2 sources

Museum of Yugoslavia Named Among Top Historical Museums

The Museum of Yugoslavia has received international recognition, being included on Travel & Leisure magazine's list of top historical museums. This acknowledgment highlights its significance as a global cultural destination.

New Novel by Ena Katarina Haler Explores Post-Yugoslavia Life
Culturedie-presse2mo ago

New Novel by Ena Katarina Haler Explores Post-Yugoslavia Life

Ena Katarina Haler's new novel, "Die Schuldlosen" (The Guiltless), tells the story of a mother and her two children returning to a village in former Yugoslavia. The book explores their shock and disillusionment with the desolate region they left everything for.

Montenegro Reflects on 1990s Wars and Ideologies
Worldcdm-me2mo ago

Montenegro Reflects on 1990s Wars and Ideologies

A Montenegrin article reflects on the events of the 1990s, particularly the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia, questioning why parts of the government have not renounced the ideology responsible for the conflict.

Serbia and Kosovo Mark 27th Anniversary of NATO Air Campaign
Politicsn1-serbiadanasbalkan-web2mo ago3 sources

Serbia and Kosovo Mark 27th Anniversary of NATO Air Campaign

Serbia and Kosovo have marked the 27th anniversary of the start of the NATO air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, with commemorative events held in both regions, including a memorial service in Gračanica and a visit by Albin Kurti to North Mitrovica.

360 degrees: Dado Topić
Culturen1-serbia3mo ago

360 degrees: Dado Topić

He has 60 years of career behind him, and he still performs and fills concert halls throughout former Yugoslavia. How the hits “Princeza”, “Da li znaš

Films Boutique Unveils First Deals For Maltese Drama ‘Zejtune’ & Int’l Trailer
Culturedeadline3mo ago

Films Boutique Unveils First Deals For Maltese Drama ‘Zejtune’ & Int’l Trailer

EXCLUSIVE: Films Boutique has unveiled first deals on Maltese American director Alex Camilleri’s feature Zejtune following its premiere in competition at the Goteborg Film Festival and sales launch at the European Film Market (EFM) last month. The picture has sold to France (Épicentre) Benelux (September Film), Italy (Movies Inspired), former Yugoslavia (Demiurg) and Singapore (Anticipate […]

Ex-US Ambassador Admits Knowledge of Đukanović Cigarette Smuggling
Worldn1-serbiavijesti-me1mo ago2 sources

Ex-US Ambassador Admits Knowledge of Đukanović Cigarette Smuggling

Former US Ambassador to FR Yugoslavia, William Montgomery, revealed that the US government was aware of Montenegrin leader Milo Đukanović's cigarette smuggling. He stated that support for Đukanović continued due to a lack of alternatives and his role in Montenegro's separation from Serbia.

Debate Over Outdated SFRY-Era Laws in Serbia
Opiniondanas1mo ago

Debate Over Outdated SFRY-Era Laws in Serbia

Discussions are ongoing in Serbia regarding the continued relevance and application of laws inherited from the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). Critics highlight that some of these outdated legal frameworks are still in use, prompting calls for modernization.

Darko Rundek Discusses Fabricated Image of Yugoslavia
Culturedanas1mo ago

Darko Rundek Discusses Fabricated Image of Yugoslavia

Musician Darko Rundek has given an interview discussing how a fabricated image of Yugoslavia is being created and repeated until it becomes perceived as truth. He addresses the distortion of historical narratives surrounding the former country.

Amira Medunjanin to Perform in Sava Centar on December 4th
Culturedanas2mo ago

Amira Medunjanin to Perform in Sava Centar on December 4th

World-renowned artist Amira Medunjanin will hold a major concert in Belgrade on December 4th at Sava Centar, organized by Long Play production house. The acclaimed interpreter of sevdalinka and traditional music from the former Yugoslavia continues her performances.

Šnenokle: The Beloved Yugoslav Dessert
Culturevijesti-me2mo ago

Šnenokle: The Beloved Yugoslav Dessert

Šnenokle, a simple dessert made from basic ingredients, is highlighted as potentially the most beloved dessert of the former SFR Yugoslavia, valued for its taste, tradition, and association with family warmth.

Serbian Forces Shot Down US F-117 Stealth Jet in 1999
Worldmkd-mk2mo ago

Serbian Forces Shot Down US F-117 Stealth Jet in 1999

On this day, Serbian forces successfully shot down a US F-117 'invisible' stealth jet near Budjanovci, Serbia, marking an unexpected success for Yugoslav anti-aircraft defense during the 1999 NATO air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

Kurti: NATO Bombing Halted Genocide in Kosovo 27 Years Ago
Worlddanasvijesti-me2mo ago2 sources

Kurti: NATO Bombing Halted Genocide in Kosovo 27 Years Ago

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which began 27 years ago today, successfully halted the 'genocide and ethnic cleansing' carried out by Serbia against Albanians in Kosovo.