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Issue No. 232 Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 Even when the Democrats longas continue to likely is This also are negotiations Drawn-out Surely the situation is urgent Many of us who have experi - We feel in-the-know because bia has shown us that (a.) no single no (a.) that us shown has bia party or coalition will ever gain the governa - form to required majority negotiations political (b.) and ment, will never be quickly concluded. achieved their surprising result at last month’s general election, quickly it became clear that the - re sult was actually more-or-less the result election other every as same in Serbia, i.e. inconclusive. as Serbia’s politicians form new political parties every time disagree with they their current party - reg 342 currently are (there leader political parties in Serbia). istered the norm. One Ambassador Belgrade-based recently told me he was also alarmed by the distinct lack of urgency among politicians. Serbian “The country is standstill at and a I don’t understand their logic. If they are so eager to progress towards the EU and en - theycome how investors, courage go home at 5pm sharp and don’t work weekends?” overtime. little a warrant to enough EDITOR’S WORD Predictability Political By Mark R. Pullen elections Serbian numerous enced rate ourselves as pundits when it comes to predicting election - re sults and post-election moves. our experience of elections in Ser - - - NEWS NEWS “The situation in the party seems “Dacic will eventually side with Nikolic agreed: “The question is Fearing they might not cross the Pensioners leader, Jovan Krkoba - The reported price is the post of In addition, the Socialists are bar Tadic has denied talk of horse- At the same time, Dacic seems re - reach an agreement “If we don’t Source: Balkan Insight (www.balkaninsight.com) Balkan Insight (www.balkaninsight.com) Source: Tito party over which way to turn. extremely complicated, as we try to convince the few remaining lag - gards that we need to move out of one Socialist shadow,” Milosevic’s Party official complained. in a bid to guide his party into Tadic the European mainstream, but much of the membership and many offi - cials may oppose that move.” will the party split or ‘old- back down,” he noted. timers’ threshold to enter parlia - 5-per-cent ment, the Socialists teamed up with Association of Pensioners and the the led by business - United Serbia Party, man Dragan Markovic “Palma”. bic, Palma and Dacic are all pushing for a deal with the Democrats. of deputy PM, with a brief in charge security for the Socialist leader. gaining for other ministries, includ - ing capital investments, Kosovo and education, Belgrade media reported. trading with the Socialists, maintain - ing that ministries would go only to those committed to working for the “strategic goal”. government’s negotiations with luctant to call off the nationalists. with the DSS and Radicals, par ty leadership will decide on future steps”, Dacic announced, following par new country’s of session first the liament on Wednesday. tourism turns page 10 hile the football world watch - es events unfold at the Euro - However, a strong current also However, Mihajlo Markovic, a founder of Markovic, a prominent supporter Some younger Socialist officials Neighbourhood Matters faces extinction unless it changes. flows in the opposite direction, led by party veterans enraged the Tadic. prospect of a deal with recently warned of a crisis the party, if Dacic opts for the pro-European “nat - bloc, abandoning the Socialists’ ural” ideological partners. of Milosevic during the 1990s, is seen as representative of the “old- timers” in the party who want to stay policies, true to the former regime’s even though these almost ruined the Socialists for good. have voiced frustration over the con - tinuing impasse within their own Football Rebellion Football pean Championships in and pean Championships in Switzerland, Bosnia is experiencing led by fans, play - a soccer rebellion, enraged ers and former stars who are by what they see as corrupt leaders football association of the country’s leaders. W

Yugonostalgia June 13, 2008 Issue No. 1 / Friday, into business page 5 conomists are warning that pro - over Serbia’s uncertainty longed “This year has been lost, from the Tourists can now explore Yugoslav After eight years of stagnation, the pro-European and nation - With Nikolic believes the Socialists, led “The group of younger Socialists Business Insight Costs Mounting future could scare off investors, lead investors, lead future could scare off to higher inflation and jeopardise prosperity for years to come. says standpoint of economic policy,” Econom - the of Stamenkovic Stojan ics Institute in Belgrade. to Serbia’s late president, Slobodan to Serbia’s Milosevic, and reformists who want the party to become a modern Euro - pean social democrat organisation. the Socialists returned to centre stage after winning 20 of the 250 seats in elections. parliament in the May 11 alist blocs almost evenly matched, the Socialists now have the final say on the fate of country. by Ivica Dacic, will come over to if only out of a pragmatic de - Tadic, sire to ensure their political survival. gathered around Dacic seems to be adding said, Nikolic majority”, the in that these reformists believe the party leader Tito’s bunker in Bosnia or E stay in an apartment decorated in Yugo-retro style in Serbia, as Friday • June 13 2008 businesses explore new ways THIS ISSUE OF

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profit. the Serbian kingmaker Socialist leader Ivica Dacic remains Lure of Tadic Alliance Splits Socialists Tadic Lure of government, old pro-EU While younger Socialists support joining a new, over the prospect. revolt Milosevic loyalists threaten in Belgrade By Rade Maroevic of the Socialist Party, which holds of the Socialist Party, of the balance power between the blocs and has yet to announce main which side they will support. move towards a government led by the Democrats,” political analyst Mi - lan Nikolic, of the independent Cen - tre of Policy Studies, said. “But such a move might provoke deeper divi - sions and even split the party.” with the pro-European and national - ist blocs have drawn attention to a deep rift inside the Socialists. T

Tihomira DONCHEVA, “Foreigners are mostly surprised to Anne-Laure DE CHALUP hear that this time of socialism was very prosperous because most of them rom an old fairground which have this negative picture of commu- dates back to the Kingdom nism and they are surprised to hear a of Yugoslavia to the mauso- different story,” says the operations of- Fleum at the ‘House of Flowers’ ficer for Tours in Belgrade, Milica Ilinčić. where is buried, the Yu- To show them the remnants of this gotour is a kind of pilgrimage through prosperity, the Yugotour takes its par- the relics of a glorious past. ticipants on a time-travelling journey, Even the postcards offered in the on which every stop is highly symbolic. tour’s gift shop show the magnificence One of them is the Hotel Yugoslavia, of Tito, with the president-for-life por- a once-luxurious building that was trayed in a frame of flowers and colours. bombed by NATO in 1999; another is To perfect the picture, participants the Sava Center - “an example of mod- don’t take the tour in any old vehicle, ernist architecture”, says Ilinčić. but in a Zastava, the emblematic car manufactured in Yugoslavia and nick- named the ‘Yugo’. Continued on page 2 and 3

The demand for Tito-connected objects has transformed the tourism landscape in the . Photo: Beta

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The Yugotour is a kind of pilgrimage through the relics of the Yugoslav past. Seen here at a stop in front of the in . Photo: courtesy of Yugotour. Tito tourism turns Yugonostalgia into business

s well as foreigners, the purpose “If they talk to you about anything, it A RECONSTRUCTED He is passion- other hotels have tried to eradicate and Yugoslavia is not much, but they know as long as they manage to reflect the entire some people from of a couple of I’ve started from will be about the artists, not Tito,” she YUGODOM ate about what A lot of people replace with the design values of IKEA. Tito,“ says Nicić. reality. He cautions entrepreneurs seek- Balkan countries big white gas what we had in our says. he has cre- adored Tito, a lot Nicić says he appreciates the uniqueness “He [was] this pop star icon even when ing to exploit Yugonostalgia to be careful also join the tours, tanks in one of And yet the ‘father of Yugoslavia’ “Look, my grandma had the same ated, although of “authentic local heritage”, and sees the he was alive... Even Reagan greeted Tito about how they represent Tito‘s image. although they are the blocks of house, then went is everywhere; there is even a room black and gold wallpaper!” he also admits didn’t. When you potential in promoting it to attract tourists as one of the greatest leaders.” “As long as you provide some sort of mainly aged over 30, this anti-nucle- to family, friends’ dedicated to him, with one of the pho- One can almost hear a guest’s surprise most of his have mixed feelings, and turn interest in the past into revenue. Some of the countries that became context other than making him a pop fig- Aaccording to Tours in Belgrade. ar shelter. tographs picturing him in his traditional when they enter the Yugodom guest house guests are for- independent in the 1990s are less Yugon- ure that is fine... but if you show him only Ilinčić says this age group is made up But one detail [homes]... searched army uniform with an intimidating look in Belgrade, which is decorated exactly like eigners. you usually tend to SUPPLY AND DEMAND ostalgic than others. as a monster or as a hero, it’s a false ap- of people who lived in Yugoslavia and catches the eyes on his face. an apartment from the Yugoslav era. “They come According to a public opinion survey proach,” he argues. want to remember what it was like. of visitors: red letters spelling in attics and A few centimetres away, another ver- The owner, Mario Milaković, has care- from all around the world and discard the negative. Nicić says the demand for Tito-con- published by Gallup last year, 55 per cent Milica Ilinčić, the operations officer for She has noticed an interesting trend out the sentence “material value of la- sion of the same photograph presents fully collected objects and furniture from most of them don’t know anything about nected objects has transformed the tour- of Croats think that their country benefit- Tours in Belgrade, argues that its tours try too - while most foreigners are inter- ziness” on the tanks. This is part of the basements, went the former president in a different light, the past, mimicking a way of life that no Yugoslavia, but they like the design of the Memory tends to ism landscape in the Balkans. ed from the fall of Yugoslavia - but 81 per to remain objective, but agrees that Yugon- ested in the Yugo car and the concrete various art installations which are now to flea markets, with a halo that seems to transform him longer exists. place,” he explains. put on pink glasses When foreigners visit , none of cent of Serbians and 77 per cent Bosnians ostalgia can be used to generate revenue. buildings, most locals are usually fasci- on display at the military site - a devia- into a demi-god. “I’ve started from what we had in “They appreciate the vintage and retro them miss the most beautiful square in regret the break-up of the unitary state. “It is definitely interesting and more and nated by the last stop on the tour, Tito’s tion from the focus on Tito that some secondhand A Bosnian woman is runnning after our house, then went to family, friends’ aspect of it, rather than a country that when it talks about the European capital, the one dedicated These divided opinions also extend to more people turn Yugonostalgia into busi- grave and the room full of presents giv- locals regret. furniture shops, the tour group, always lagging behind [homes]... searched in attics and base- doesn’t exist anymore.” the past." to Marshal Tito (although it may soon the Yugoslav president-for life, says Nicić. ness. Some people have some smaller tours en to him by other world leaders in the “For people from former Yugoslavia, as she tries to memorise each portrait ments, went to flea markets, secondhand People from the Serbian capital are be renamed). too calls its main “A lot of people adored Tito, a lot didn’t. with Yugos [Yugoslav cars],” Ilinčić says. Museum of History of Yugoslavia. I have a special tour, because we sing online.” of Tito perfectly. She openly talks about furniture shops, online,” Milaković ex- also supportive of the idea, he adds, boulevard after the late leader, and it is When you have mixed feelings, you usu- The demand for Yugonostalgia tour- Partisan songs and we jump around how nostalgic she feels, one of the rea- plains. because “most [of them] recognise Miloš Nicić, cultural studies not unusual to see tourists taking photos ally tend to discard the negative. Memory ism appears to be considerable - as is the DOWN IN THE BUNKER and we dance,” tourist guide Lamija sons why she decided to visit the bun- The Yugodom takes its guests back things they had or still have in their lecturer, Belgrade University of the street sign. tends to put on pink glasses when it talks fascination with Tito himself. Rizvanović explains proudly. Mario Milaković, ker. to an era when everything was “made homes”. In the Western Balkans, even the mas- about the past,” he suggests. “We had one guest from Macedonia, a Yugonostalgic tourism seems to be Rizvanović used to show people Owner of Yugodom Rizvanović says without hesitation in Yugoslavia”, from the TV used as a Miloš Nicić, a cultural studies lecturer sive concrete buildings that were built But some younger people like Lamija really popular actor, and when he came a growing trend, and Tito’s old bunker around the Bunker, presenting how Ti- that the most frequent visitors are Slo- nightstand to the pop icons like Lepa at Belgrade University and a friend of after World War II to find a home for the Rizvanović, who is in her twenties and too here he wore the same clothes as Tito,” in in the small to’s Yugoslavia was at the leading edge venians, who in her opinion are very Brena whose posters decorate the the owner, says this is more significant “There is something definitely exotic many refugees can be captivating for out- young to remember Communism, are genu- recalls Rizvanović. town of Konjic has also become a tour- of technology. Now she deplores the Yugonostalgic. bright walls. than just a money-making scheme. He here,” Nicić says, enchanted by the old- siders. inely fascinated with the era, which was one “He looked mostly the same [as Tito] ist attraction. fact that there are art pieces among Other than that, people from the for- Milaković however does not see the points to a Yugoslav passport, proudly fashioned charm of the place. “You have lots of cruises down the of the reasons why she started working as a and foreign people saw him and he Over the deafening noise of the air- the military installations and has quit mer Yugoslavia rarely visit, as the entry project as Yugonostalgic, but purely a hanging in a kitschy frame, arguing that It is exotic for him, a Belgrader, be- river with elderly people main- tour guide at Tito’s bunker, Rizvanović says. couldn’t go out for two hours because conditioning system, the tour guide her job, critical of the way the tours are fee is targeted towards foreigners and designer’s endeavour which could exist it is valuable because it is no longer in cause it reminds him of his grandparents’ ly from the US. They come from another Nicić does not see anything wrong with everyone wanted pictures,” she says, working at the bunker tries to explain run. not Bosnians, she says sadly. “even if Yugoslavia existed nowadays”. circulation. house, decorated in a style which most continent and what they know about businesses using history to make money, bursting into laughter. 4 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 5 BELGRADE BELGRADE

Beer Garden at Ada Ciganlija kicks off Beer Garden will be held for its third year on Ada Ciganlija 30-day from July 7th to July 30th. The A change of heart: The little festival which might be called the ”warm-up festival” to Beer Fest, is located at the left shore of Ada blaze at lake, close to Banovo Brdo, and the area during the festival will Belgrade in brief in brief Belgrade white dogs of Belgrade be filled with various beer stands, food corners, and of course: live music. You will have the opportu- Vinča nity to listen local bands playing ‘Belgrade’ is a the festival every night expect Mondays, including among others portmanteau of band like King Size, Plutonia, Witch 1, Prorok, Supermensi.. finally the Slavic ‘bel’ The festival, which is also kids and pets friendly, will be working (white) and ‘grad’ every day in the festival period from 5pm. subdued (city) – and animal Saving the owners seem to Belgrade Amazon “The job was further complicated [by be taking this to The League for Ornithological The landfill in Action of Serbia on June 18th the fact] that the disposal is located at a launched a social media landslide, because of that we needed to heart. campaign to save and preserve Vinča has been be very careful so that we wouldn’t en- the area of Beljarica, a natural on fire since May danger the life of people,” he said Milan RADONJIĆ reserve on the Danube, near The fire that broke out in the dump on the centre of the capital. The th May 18th resulted in frustration as well hile Belgrade City Hall petition was launched in order to 18 . However, preserve this protected area from th as unpleasant, and arguably unhealthy only recently started the announced construction of a on June 27 , smoke visible across Belgrade over the using as much white new Belgrade port. "Belgrade has last month. Vinča as a whole, as well as Wstone as possible in what other capitals do not have, the flames were Karaburma and Višnjička Banja neigh- downtown reconstructions, one other an oasis of nature near the city bourhoods, were hardest hit by the social phenomenon has contributed centre. With 136 bird species re- finally brought smoke that accumulated at the landfill in to the cityscape in a slightly differ- corded only during the last years, mid-May. ent manner, causing the mostly-grey of which 108 are strictly protect- under control. ed," the petition states. Bejlarica Residents in the area have been com- Serbian capital to be a little truer to its could, it follows, become part plaining about a very unpleasant smell name. of the future Belgrade national since the fire broke out, as well as the de- They are everywhere you look: on park. For more information of the Siri SOLLIE ficiency of clean air. the sidewalk, in the parks, in elevators action and information about the “You cannot live in Vinča. The smoke is and public transport… the little white petition, visit: www.peticije24. ntil the end of June the land- sticking in the eyes, it suffocates people. dogs of Belgrade. com/spasimo_beogradsku_ama- fill in Vinča was billowing We cannot open the windows because This was first noticed by the Bel- zoniju_od_unitenja#sign thick clouds of smoke. How- we would suffocate from the smoke, and grade dog owners themselves, when Swimming pool Uever, local authorities mobi- again, when they are closed, we are melt- instead of the large, robust and mainly season started in lised resources and finally managed to ing due to the heat,” a Vinča resident told black-coloured dog breeds which Belgrade subdue it. Blic on June 7th. dominated the area during the dark “At this moment, there is no more fire People have reported complaints from period of 1990s, after 2000 more and The Tašmajdan Pool opened its or smoke. A huge effort has been put in almost every part of Belgrade as the more people decided to own smaller th gates on June 26 to all visitors, place which involved a large number wind on certain days carried the smoke breeds, and most of them were of a and it will be open every day until Some 65,000 cubic of land was used in order to put out the Vinča fire. Photo: Beta August 31st from 10am to 7pm. of [resources], and we will continue to way up to the Dedinje neighbourhood. lighter colour. Some interpreted this The opening of the swimming monitor the situation on the ground as ”Yesterday was a disaster. I didn’t ex- Belgrade´s 17 municipalities use this land- who would close the existing landfill and change of heart among Belgrade’s pool this year was delayed due the outdoor temperatures are high,” Bel- pect to feel the stench from Vinča in fill. The landfill presently covers an area make a factory for converting waste into dog owners as a symbolic passage to the European competition grade Mayor Siniša Mali stated at a press Dedinje, but as it has arrived, it is just a of 170 acres and receives some 2,700 tons heat and electricity. The estimated value from the old siege mentality to more in synchronized swimming, conference on June 27th. indication that something serious is in of garbage daily, including earth and rub- of the whole investment would be 300 relaxed, easygoing life style. However, said director of SC Tašmajdan The flames reached 20 metres accord- question, and not a small problem,” a resi- ble as well as domestic waste. million euros, and the complete amount the truth is more simple. Milan Novović. Ticket prices are ing to local reports, and developed inside dent from Dedinje told Blic. According to Waste Atlas Partnership will be provided by a private partner. unchanged and amount to 300 dinars [around 2 euros], while the depths of the landfill, causing the re- Belgrade authorities have repeatedly 2014 report, it is not only Europe's larg- “The biggest companies in the world COMING IN AND after 16 hours the entrance is lease of methane gases. asserted that the smoke resulting from est landfill, it is also the largest untreated that deal with waste management OUT FASHION 100 dinars cheaper. Depending According to the Director of City Sani- the fire did not pose any damage to the landfill with as much as 6,650,000 - have contacted us. It's a new process, on weather conditions, it will also tation Miroslav Bogdanović, methane health of the residents. 9,500,000 tons of waste deposited in it. they bring know-how and new tech- “Before the 1980s people rarely be organised night swimming gas fires cannot be put out with water, so “From the disposal in Vinča there is no The landfill is thus considered to be nologies, and for us it's good, because owned dogs as pets in Serbia, and from 9pm to 23pm, and the price covering the fire with earth was the only grey smoke, but instead white methane one of the most problematic ecological we can learn something and later use even in Belgrade. They were consid- of the ticket will be 400 dinars solution to strangle it, he said on June gas which turns into hydrogen and is not spots in Europe. this knowledge. The opening of binding ered mainly hunting or shepherd [Around 3 euros]. For more info th th on swimming pools in Belgrade 27 . hazardous to the health,” Mali stated in According to Mali, however, the solu- bids will be on July 13 and I believe that dogs,“ said Miloš Đuričić from Better and opening hours, visit: www. Some 65,000 cubic metres of land was June. tion to these problems is underway. this will be a good and final solution for Empathy Towards Animals (BETA). danubeogradu.rs/2017/06/ used in order to put out the fire, which Belgrade's city landfill was opened He stated on June 27th that the solution the landfill,” concluded Mali at the press After this period, Irish Setters and Ger- bazeni-u-beogradu-leto-2017 covered an area of around 20 hectares. in Vinča in 1977 and as many of 13 of for the Vinča landfill is to find a partner conference. man Shepherd became extremely After some breeds fell out of fashion, some of them ended up on the streets as stray dogs. Photo: Flickr/Christian Obermeier popular, he said. “Today Irish setters are almost gone ship, a good to you and say 'why do you have was a real change of heart within peo- from the Belgrade streets as they fell sign is that the During the 1990s this dog?' It would be better for you ple in Serbia and Belgrade. out of fashion,” said Đuričić. number of to raise a child,” said Mahmud al Daghistani said that considering ORDER DELIVERY TO “During the 1990s, pets became mixed blood pets became Daghistani, Secretary General of the breeds in general terms the German Find your copy of YOUR DOOR widespread, and Dobermans, Stafford dogs which widespread, Cynological Association of Serbia. Shepherd is always the most popular, +381 11 4030 303 Terriers and Golden Retrievers ruled have owners, Paradoxically, he said, it was exactly while in Belgrade small breeds domi- [email protected] the day. After 2000, the growth in is growing and and Dobermans, the children that popularised dogs as nate with French bulldogs leading the Belgrade Insight here: small breed ownership, like Bichons, that in this re- pets the most. pack, followed by Maltesers, Poodles, www.balkaninsight.com/en/page/subscribe-to-belgrade-insight Poodles, Maltesers and Mops, was spect, Belgrade Stafford Terriers and The association also observed the Mops and Bichons. Again, he says, the overwhelming.” is becoming more and more Golden Retrievers little white dog phenomenon. It said reason for this is kids. After some breeds fell out of fash- like other European cities. the reasons for this were practical, as “Children like small breeds as they are ion, some of them would sadly end they are better suited to life in apart- easier to control, and this is why they MONUMENT HOTEL HYATT INTERGALACTIC DINNER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF FLY FLY TRAVEL ruled the up on the streets as stray dogs. 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Theresa May, and the Queen, sexism in Pinkwashing the boardrooms and the media is still a lively topic. or not, the It should also be noted that while Obama, Thatcher and May were appointment elected and enjoyed high approval at least for some time during their ten- of Ana Brnabić ures, Brnabić would most probably have never been the Prime Minister as PM was a of Serbia if she stood for election. To make things worse, in the Balkans good move for there is also a disastrous tendency for politicians to treat minority rights as a concession to their foreign partners in human rights order to get benefits, like EU accession, rather than as a necessary cornerstone in Serbia. for genuinely ensuring equality to all citizens. Unfortunately, it is safe to say that the fight for equality in Serbia with regards to gender and sexual orienta- tion is far from over. Export figures published in April shows a growth in Serbia's export of IT services of 21 per cent, placing the sector near or above traditional agricultural exports for 2016. Photo: Nova Iskra Nevertheless, the value of Brnabić’s appointment can be seen more clearly if we consider what a disastrous signal Vučić would have sent out if he had not appointed her. Brnabić, unlike oth- er contenders for the top job, from the Serbia seeks to boost current foreign minister Ivica Dačić to any of the SNS apparatchiks that were mooted, has a significant business track record outside of politics and digital start-ups no major scandals to her name. Even some of those who are against the cur- rent government, where she served as veloper of the city's ImpactHub, also told "People in Serbia have gone through gramme to address primary education, a minister, consider her to be the most Serbia’s robust tech sector is being BIRN that the current educational system different challenges. They share a nice launching the portal Petlja.org, which competent option. By not choosing her, does not train students for entrepreneur- characteristic with entrepreneurs – they aims to help both students and educa- Vučić would have not only pandered assisted by schemes to encourage ial endeavours. know how to struggle, to find the light tors improve their skills in computer Srđan GARČEVIĆ to the traditionalists and anti-LGBT The two hubs, which are funded when there is none, and to create solu- programming. sentiment, he would have appointed entrepreneurial endeavours - but through a combination of international tions," he said. With the backing of other founding ince the assassination of somebody less competent. grants, local business support and us- He is optimistic about the potential of members such as Microsoft, Price Wa- Zoran Đinđić in 2003, Ser- Brnabić, like any other politician, some students still have to learn to take age fees, help to fill an educational gap the tech community, and notes an inter- terhouse Coopers, Telekom Srbija and bian politics rarely makes should be judged by her policies and chances and join IT start-ups rather than in entrepreneurial training through esting trend in the entrepreneurs seeking Telenor, Digital Serbia will also serve to world news. However, Alek- performance and it remains to be seen mentoring, consulting and continuing the hubs' assistance. connect the tech industry with tradition- sandar Vučić’s decision to if she will use her relative position of seeking traditional jobs. educational programmes, lectures and "When we started, it was mostly stu- al industries, where digital innovations Sappoint Ana Brnabić as his successor power to fight for greater equality of all gatherings that promote networking and dents coming out the faculties that were can serve to modernise companies and for the (nominally) top job in the Serbi- Serbian citizens. It is likely that she will knowledge acquisition. bringing ideas. Now we see growth from make them more competitive in opening an government briefly put Serbia in the be very cautious in order to avoid be- Alex PAPKE The daily reported that there is the For Serbia, however, developing an an older generation – people in their 30s up markets. spotlight. Unlike the majority of cover- ing seen “as pushing the LGBT agenda.” potential for Serbia to add 50,000 to entrepreneurial environment will also re- who have worked for several years, and Olga Mirković-Maksimović, new busi- age over the past few decades, this time Although she participated in last year’s n late June, just days before future 100,000 new jobs in the tech sector. quire overcoming some unique cultural can recognise a problem that can be ness director for Ringier Axel Springer, the response was very positive. Brnabić Pride parade, as a minister she an- students were about to take their The Ministry of Education has recog- barriers. solved with technology," he said. told BIRN that enterprises and entrepre- is the first openly gay prime minister nounced that she will not use her plat- entrance exams at faculties across nised the need to increase human capi- Andrić stresses that while the spirit of Sitting atop the start-up scene in the neurs in Serbia form 96 per cent of the in Serbian history, and is also the first form to further LGBT rights in Serbia. the country, the Serbian education tal, and announce in March that in the innovation is strong, the fear and disap- country is Nordeus, the publisher of total number of small- and medium-sized woman heading up the Serbian govern- Furthermore, the official line is that ministry decided to raise the quota coming years it plans to introduce an ad- pointment that comes from failure can Top Eleven Football Manager, one of the enterprises, though the relatively low av- ment since socialism. Brnabić in her new role will be more Ifor the number of students who can be ditional 1,200 students on IT-related stud- block local entrepreneurs from reaching most popular gaming apps in the world, erage of 2.4 employees per business indi- The appointment was met with concerned with Serbia’s economic admitted to IT courses by an additional ies after logistical and technical needs at the next level, noting that "we are not a boasting over 150 million registered users cates a key weakness in the SME sector, surprise even in Serbia, given that the policy, rather than politics, which will 707 seats. the faculties are resolved, Tanjug news culture that supports learning through worldwide and an office in Belgrade that compared to EU member states where country (like most of the Balkan coun- be left to Dačić. Nevertheless, the ru- Due to the increasing demand for new agency reported in March. failure". employs over 150 people in highly-skilled this average is 4.2. tries) has a rather poor record with moured upcoming redrafting of the technology and investment in the coun- Milan Okanović, assistant professor To counter this, ICT Hub has started tech and tech-dependent jobs. "We want to help entrepreneurs with LGBT rights. Ana Brnabić is one of the Serbian constitution might give her try's IT and programming sector, the at Belgrade's Faculty of Organisational hosting F*CKUP nights, where entrepre- Nordeus has teamed up with media knowledge, mentoring, spaces for joint very few openly out people in a country space for ensuring stronger protection trend towards start-ups in the tech com- Science, told BIRN that both public and neurs gather to tell the stories of their group Ringier Axel Springer Serbia and work and exchange of ideas, ways to col- where attacks on LGBT people are still of human rights and maybe pushing munity is increasing and the interest in IT private universities have well-developed own failures to those already on their leading businesses in the tech sector to lect initial funds," Mirković-Maksimović common. It was not too long ago that for civil partnerships or even marriage studies has grown. programmes for computer science, soft- own entrepreneurial path. launch the Digital Serbia Initiative. said of the Digital Serbia Initiative. Pride parades in Serbia were targeted equality. Experts however say that Serbian edu- ware engineering and information com- "It's of crucial importance to talk about, The initiative is intended to "focus on im- "We want to help scale up companies by violent traditionalists and football Even if she attained her position due cational system is yet to adapt to the new munications technology. it's a part of life," insists Andrić. proving the framework and ecosystem re- by making Serbia and Belgrade feel like hooligans. Even today Belgrade Pride is to pinkwashing, Brnabić was the best needs of the market, while students need "[Over the past few years] these pro- The ICT Hub is also launching its Ven- quired to enable tech entrepreneurship and a great place for life and work, which will Ana Brnabić is one of the very few openly out people in a country where attacks on LGBT people are still common. Photo:Beta a fearful affair, heavily guarded by the option for Serbia, given the current to learn to relinquish the comfort zone of grammes have gained significant interest ture project, a privately-funded venture digital innovation in both industry and edu- attract foreign experts and serious inves- police. that she would ever have been able to lief in the power of symbolism is quite circumstances. Although one token safe employment at established compa- among students because of the fact that capital pool that will put its money, with cation in Serbia", it said in a press statement. tors. In the upcoming period, every entre- General discourse is also very homo- In one way, Brnabić’s gain power due to rampant homopho- strong, and was one of the key points in lesbian prime minister will not change nies and leap into start-ups. it is quite easy to find well-paid employ- an expected return on its investment, into Over the next few months, the Digi- preneurship will become a technology phobic. Brnabić’s sexual orientation appointment bia. According to one study from 2015, the Hilary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The the homophobic culture in Serbia nor Export figures published by the Nation- ment within these fields," said Okanović. locally created start-ups. tal Serbia Initiative will roll out a pro- entrepreneurship," she added. was openly used by certain politicians quoted by Vojvodina’s ombudsman, argument that having a woman in the solve gender inequality, at least we can al Bank in April shows a growth in Serbia's Okanović said that "starting and de- With the first open call receiving 86 ap- and the Serbian Orthodox Church as a itself shows Vučić’s more than a half of the Serbian popula- White House would shatter the glass assume that when she speaks about export of IT services of 21 per cent, plac- veloping start-ups has become a main- plications, the fund has chosen four busi- potentially disqualifying factor for the tion considers homosexuality a threat ceiling and decrease sexism was fre- women’s and LGBT rights she will see ing the sector near or above traditional stream topic in Serbia", but the educa- nesses in which to invest up to 30,000 ONCE KOVAČ, ALWAYS KOVAČ job. In this context, it is understandable degree of power in to society. quently voiced by Democratic pundits them as something essential, rather agricultural exports for 2016. tional system has not been updated to euros. ONCE ”KAFANA”, ALWAYS ”KAFANA” why the media spun this as yet another Last week, there was even doubt and even referenced in her concession than as a headache imposed by some Indeed, since 2007, the sector has been account for this. The applying teams were scrutinised the country, as it is RESTAURANT KOVAČ victory for diversity and equal rights. over whether Vučić’s Serbian Progres- speech. foreigners to get us money. the most dynamic in the economy, with "There is a lot of buzz regarding starting on their ideas, their plan, the qualities modern ethno restaurant However, liberal sceptics in Serbia highly unlikely that sive Party (SNS), would vote for Brnabić While representation in high-level po- the period 2010-2015 showing an annual a start-up, but there is still not a systematic of the team members and their com- immediately denounced the appoint- in parliament. The chief whip of SNS, sitions is certainly important to break average growth rate of 25.5 per cent, plac- approach which will popularise the topic mitment, with Andrić pointing out that ment as “pinkwashing” and an attempt she would ever have Aleksandar Martinović, was warned down societal taboos and heighten vis- ing it only behind Lithuania in terms of among the youth," Okanović explained. sometimes the hardest question for them by Vučić to present himself as more against expressing anti-LGBT views in ibility, recent evidence indicates that it Srđan Garčević is a writer and a growth rate in IT exports throughout "IT students at the faculties in Belgrade to answer is: "Are you ready to leave your liberal to appease Serbia’s western part- been able to gain front of Brnabić during one parliamen- is far from sufficient. Perceptions of the founder of The Nutshell Times blog. Central and Eastern Europe, according are still more orientated towards starting current job?" ners and hide his autocratic tenden- power due tary session. quality of racial relations worsened in to research conducted by professors Mir- their career paths in companies rather than Andrić however can see a cultural cies. The extent to which the appoint- the US under President Obama’s term, The opinions expressed in the Com- jana Gligorić and Milojko Arsić from the starting their own ventures," he added. characteristic that overlaps with entre- In one way, Brnabić’s appointment to rampant ment of a person from a marginalised due to events like the Ferguson shoot- ment section are those of the authors Belgrade Faculty of Economics, which Kosta Andrić, managing director of preneurialism that does provide benefits itself shows Vučić’s degree of power group can help reduce injustice in the ing and Black Lives Matter protests. In only and do not necessarily reflect the was published by newspaper in Belgrade's ICT Hub, and, with Gaia Mon- for the development of an entrepreneur- Bulevar Oslobođenja 221, Tel: 011 2462 343 www.restorankovac.com in the country, as it is highly unlikely homophobia. society is also questionable. The be- the UK, even after Margaret Thatcher, views of BIRN. April. telatici, co-founder and lead content de- ial environment. 8 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 9 REGION FACES Russian rhetoric steps up Exploring intimidation of the source code Russian Deputy Prime Minister of civilisation Dmitry Rogozin has intensified Director of the the Kremlin’s Archaeological threatening Institute Miomir rhetoric against Korać discusses Montenegro his work, the over its NATO membership importance of – but was he imagination in attempting to science, and his scare Serbia too? understanding of life as a voyage.

Miodrag VLAHOVIĆ Milan RADONJIĆ

t was not a surprise to read Rus- iomir Korać is best known sian officials' latest bitter and -an for the globally significant gry interpretations of the 'Monte- discoveries made by his negrin story'. Mteam at Viminacium ar- Dmitry Rogozin, a top Kremlin chaeological park located near town of official,I only added a new contribution Kostolac, some 100 kilometers south- to a long list of blunt threats and insults east of Belgrade. However, he is also issued against Montenegro, whose renowned for his dedicated work in recent accession to NATO has not yet promoting its popularisation and pro- been entirely digested in . Nor tection. In order to present the ancient it will be soon, judging by Rogozin's ex- Roman city and military camp to the otic vocabulary. world, he has built bridges between a But Rogozin's interview with the Rus- variety of disciplines to great effect. sian-controlled Sputnik website during Bringing together such seemingly dif- his visit to Belgrade for President Alek- ferent worlds, demands strong founda- sandar Vučić's recent inauguration tion and experienced teachers, as well ceremonies had an (un)expected new as insightful predecessors, said Korać. element. “It was professor Mihailo Valtrović Until now, various Russian officials, who in 1882 made first archaeologi- but also representatives of the Russian cal discoveries in Serbia, and already think-tank community, diplomats and then he realised that it is necessary to some academics, have criticised the connect archaeology with the natural prospect of Montenegrin membership sciences,“ Korać said. Today in order Miomir Korać has been given the nickname “Serbian Indiana Jones“ by the local press. Photo: RTS/Tanja Peternek of NATO as a matter that directly con- to ensure funding, scientists must pro- fronts Russian geo-strategic interests, duce innovative products, applicable this respect. Children are made to be- which con- that despite its long history it is very dif- not only in the Western Balkans. in real life. lieve that the most important people sists of more Archaeology is the ficult to find building of more than 200 To cut a long story short - Montene- are singers or football players. They are than 14,000 science dealing with years old in the Serbian capital, he of- gro in NATO equals a new threat and EYES OF CHILDREN important, but not as much so as an ex- graves. At fers a similar example of the ancient Ro- danger for Russia. More than that, it cellent nurse, or an engineer.” the time of the source code of man city of Mediolanum which is also means Moscow loses even the theoreti- “Archaeology is the science dealing Korać says his predecessors, and par- the project, civilisation and this almost invisible in today’s city of Milan. cal possibility of having access to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin openly said last week that Montenegrin NATO membership is a threat to Serbia. Photo: Beta with source code of civilisation and this ticularly Professor Dragoslav Srejović, working day “It is the nature of life; you can’t and Montenegrin port of Bar and to the Bay is why in future, I believe those who taught him to understand life as a verti- after day, is why in future, I should not stop it. Instead we should of Kotor, ending a centuries-old Rus- ministry, have "burnt the last bridge be- So Montenegro's "hostile policy" is di- - primarily in Belgrade. Needless to say, decide to study it will be privileged. cal ascent, a voyage and exploration be- Korać person- believe those who protect what has remained. Serbia sian ambition. Rogozin dredged up tween and Moscow", to cite rected towards Serbia, and that is why especially in President Vučić's office. Anyone who knows anything about tween material and spiritual. They also ally excavated flourished during the Middle Ages, but Thus Moscow's rhetoric has become a psychological tool a favorite metaphor of Aleksey Nester- Moscow is expressing its sincere con- From the Montenegrin side, no of- computer programming knows the im- made him realise that our life is not just up to 400 graves. He admitted that, at decide to study it will completely missed the Renaissance, increasingly direct and blunt as the pro- enko, a former Russian ambassador to cern. ficial reaction to Rogozin's outburst portance of the source code. If source our own, but that it is connected both some point that kind of experience which in Europe marked the return to cess of ratification by alliance member from the depths Podgorica. The message is direct, shining in it was offered. No hurry there. The Rus- code is manipulated, everything is af- to those who came before us and those starts to take its toll. “Let’s say that you be privileged. Anyone classical antiquity’s ideals and even- countries neared its logical finale. (The of history: Serbia The trial in Podgorica - for an attempt- bluntness: Montenegro is threatening sian storm is not even near to passing. fected by this change.“ who will come after. realise how precious life is, and how lit- who knows anything tually created a sufficient quantity of last 'hope' that there could be some last- ed coup d'etat – of Andrija Mandić and Serbia. Consequently, President Vučić The public statements by our Russian Source code is the fundamental “Sometimes, I have this little ritual tle we need for true happiness.” educated people capable of defending minute 'deus ex machina' died with the and Russia are Milan Knežević, leaders of the Demo- should reconsider his benevolent attitude friends, however harsh and offensive, component of a computer programme when there is no one around, to stand about computer scientific and cultural progress.” 98-2 vote in the US Senate.) cratic Front, accused together with a towards the Montenegrin leadership. are the benign part of their ongoing ef- which allows it to function. in front of pictures of all our eminent SKY AS THE LIMIT programming knows Korać believes this is the reason Podgorica has mainly refrained (practically) the number of Serbian citizens and two Furthermore, a neutral country, such forts, in fact. Asked how he feels about the nick- professors at the institute, and talk to more must be done in departments of from reacting to each and every one of same, especially (Russian military intelligence agency) as Serbia, cannot and should not be on And, let's not forget, Montenegrin Presi- name “Serbian Indiana Jones“ given them a little bit as if they are standing in Over the next half century or so, the importance of culture and education. “That is why I these public attacks, opting for the cau- agents, who will be judged 'in absentia', good terms with a neighbouring NATO dent Filip Vujanović put it almost per- to him by the local press, Korać says front of me. They “ask” me if I'm embar- Korać expects Viminacium to become source code. If source am always in a hurry, as it all goes on a tious approach in communication with when it comes to will show to what extent Russia was member. That is the new Moscow prop- fectly when addressing his Serbian coun- he doesn’t mind being connected to a rassing them, and I answer by explain- one of most famous archaeological slower pace than I would like it to, but it an angry global power, knowing that strategic interests ready to support anti-NATO Serbian na- aganda position. terpart: "Montenegro will respect and will fictional character, as for him fiction is ing what we do at present, and how we sites of its kind in the world. Its main code is manipulated, could be that it is faster than society can sometimes, especially in the public are- tionalists in Montenegro during the Oc- On top of that, Rogozin dredged up not interfere in Serbia's neutrality." something beautiful, but also function- are continuing what they started, to the potential does not lie in its efforts to everything is affected absorb. So I harbour no ill feelings.” na, silence is the most explicit answer. and military tober 2016 parliamentary elections. a psychological tool from the depths A very friendly and very clear mes- al. It makes the work of his team more best of our abilities.” preserve city walls, but rather its is the Experience proved to him that there Three hundred years of diplomatic But - returning to Sputnik's conver- of history: Serbia and Russia are (prac- sage indeed - for those who want to visible, helps them gather funding, and He leads his team consisting of 25 quantity of knowledge it can deliver, as always needs to be an element of irra- ties between Russia and tiny Montene- alliances. So the sation with Rogozin - Russian officials tically) the same, especially when it read it. motivates kids to take interest in sci- PhD graduates, and students using one some 95 per cent of the locality is yet to by this change.“ tional and imagination in any visionary gro have not helped; the Kremlin is not Russian hug/grip will have given the Kremlin-Podgorica comes to strategic interests and mili- ence and history. rule: simplicity. be unearthed. project, same as in scientific discovery, hiding its anger and disappointment. stand-off a new twist. tary alliances. So the Russian hug/grip Miodrag Vlahović is a former Foreign “I am personally always most in- “All the greatest human beings I have “Next year in Viminacium we will or- but that politician often do not under- Regular visits by hardline opposi- be tightened. Vučić's Rogozin openly said that Montene- will be tightened. Minister of Montenegro. spired when I am looked at through the met were always very simple. Why? ganise The Limes Congress, which is a Miomir Korać stand this. tion Democratic Front leaders to Mos- grin NATO membership is a threat to Vučić's balancing act will become eyes of children. They always know if Because if you are leader of something kind of ‘archaeological Olympics’ with “They put more emphasis on the cow, where Sergey Zeleznyak, a high- balancing act will Serbia primarily, and only after that to more and more challenging. The opinions expressed in the Com- something is genuine or not. Regret- you are actually serving it. I am the some 1,000 scientists from all over the perience for 10 days how life in the Ro- ministries of energy or finance. They ranking official from Vladimir Putin's become more and Russia. Reading between the lines, a That is why Rogozin's statements ment section are those of the authors tably, today they have inappropriate servant of Viminacium.” world participating. We want to create man military was. are important but science and culture party, was a host, as well as repetitive new version of an old logic was applied: should be listened to and analysed very only and do not necessarily reflect the models imposed upon them, and there He cited the example of his exca- Limes Park, that is Legion Camp, where Commenting on Belgrade’s complex is more valuable, as they have the sky press releases from the Russian foreign more challenging. a threat to Serbia is a threat to Russia. carefully. And with special caution, too views of BIRN. has to be some kind of intervention in vations of Viminacium Necropolis half of the participants will stay and ex- relationship with its past, and the fact as their limit.” 10 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 11 OUT AND ABOUT HEALTH AND FAMILY

Fun for kids over summer in

Annual summer festival in Belgrade’s Zemun neighbourhood The traditional Festival of Monodrama and Pantomime is being held from June 29th to July 2nd. Photo: Facebook/Festival monodrame i pantomime offers plays, Monodrama and workshops and numerous pantomime festival in Zemun other activities for children. An international playing against participants and Each year, a catalogue containing The management and work- guests of the festival. all the key information about the ing bodies are the Festival Council, theatre festival Five awards will be handed out competition and support programs which is headed by a president, a di- at the festival: one gold medal each is issued, as well as other important rector and a coach and selector for dating back for best monodrama and best information on events related to the the monodrama pantomime. mime, the Invention Prize, Gold festival. A daily newsletter contain- The festival put on 200 first-run The Drina Regatta attracts more more than 100,000 visitors every year. Photos: Turistički Centar Bajina Bašta to 1973 brings medal “Sinisa Dašić” to the most ing all the information related to the shows between the time it was re- successful participant of the festi- program is also printed throughout stored and 2011, while 16 exhibitions monodrama, val, and the “Ljuba Moljac” Prize for the festival. have also been held. The publishing stand-up performance, which the Funds for the festival come from program has been expanded and, miming audience will award. Tickets can the Assembly of Zemun, which is in addition to the regular catalogue, and a chess be purchased at Carte Blanche in the founder of the festival, the city’s nine books have been published on Karađorđeva street. Secretariat for Culture, and from the the topic of theatre arts, with a circu- Regatta season in Serbia grandmaster to The festival was first held in 1973, Serbian Ministry of Culture. How- lation of 4,300 copies. established by group of theatre art- ever, material aid for the festival is More than 850 performances have Belgrade. ists and art activists. It has enjoyed provided by charity. applied to participate in the festival The regatta rooms on the premises, but campers strong support from theatre work- The festival ceased to take place over the years, and, out of all those must bring their own tents. For more ers and from the public and cultural from 1993 to 1996 owing to the acute selected, only play was ever can- season is in full information visit http://regata.rs/. Filip RUDIĆ activists from both Zemun and Bel- social, political, financial and eco- celled due to force majeure. grade. Many future theatre experts of nomic crisis then shaking the war- The program has featured artists swing in Serbia. THE BELGRADE REGATTA he traditional Festival of various profiles learned their trade torn Yugoslavia. from 31 foreign countries, includ- Monodrama and Panto- there. But in 1995 a group of theatre en- ing Britain, , the US, Austria, Belgrade Insight The Belgrade Regatta takes place mime is being held for Significantly, the festival has also thusiasts launched an initiative to Mexico, Japan, Israel and Australia. on August 10th. The three hour, 6.5 km Tthe 42nd time at the Carte had much support from the National restore and revived it and in 1996 About 26,000 spectators have seen has the guide to long tour on the Sava river starts in Blanche Theatre in the city’s Zemun theatre, as well as important logisti- and, despite many difficulties, they the various performances. Makiš and ends in Ada Ciganlija. It is neighbourhood from June 29th to cal support from the Pinocchio Pup- revived, improved and developed Representatives of the festival some of the most a great way to experience the city and July 2nd. pet Theatre. The festival is held each it, introducing it to the international have in turn visited Sweden, Russia, one of its rivers in a fun and novel way. Thirteen plays will be performed year in the first week of July on the family of monodrama and related Ukraine, and Bosnia and popular regattas All are welcome to participate in the while chess grandmaster Alisa Marić stage of the Pinocchio theatre, as well festivals and ensuring appropriate Herzegovina as participants or as regatta, and boats are available to rent will stage a simultaneous exhibition, as at other locations in Zemun. media coverage. guests of local festivals. in the region. for those without vessels. To join, you need to apply and register your vessel with the event organisers. In addition Belgrade’s Zemun neighbourhood. to the regatta, there will also be “head- Photo: Flickr/Marko Kudjerski Alexandra FISHER to-head” raft racing and a beach vol- Hat competition kicks off in leyball tournament. After the race, the Gordana ANDRIĆ THE DRINA REGATTA merriest crew will be announced and awarded a trophy. The event is usu- Belgrade’s famous he traditional summer festival For almost a quarter of a century, Bajina ally fun and relaxed with great music in the city’s Zemun neigh- Bašta has organised the Drina regatta, and is a wonderful opportunity to es- cobbled street will host a Tbourhood will be running which is the largest water festival in the cape the heat without having to travel competition for the best throughout the summer from July 7th region and with its varied content and too far. If using public transportation, hats for the fifth year in a to September 3rd - with numerous pro- large scale, is one of the most important bus line 92 is best to get to the event. grammes for children that will be will tourist attractions in the country. Bajina For more information visit http://bit. row. be held on Lido beach, the Danube Bašta is a small Drina river valley town, ly/2sXk4Kz. riverbank and Gardoš tower. and is near Tara National Park. Every Sunday and Monday the fes- The regatta takes place in memory OTHER REGATTAS Gordana ANDRIĆ tival will stage theatre plays at Gardoš of the ancient drunken rafts and com- ON THE DRINA RIVER tower, with entrance fee of 100 dinars bines tradition with modern tourist f you are looking to spend an enjoyable sum- for adults and free entrance for trends, attracting more than 100,000 There are a variety of other, small- mer evening with your family this weekend, children. visitors every year. The river, famous er regattas held on the Drina river drop in on Skadarlija street, where they are On the Danube riverbank, children nd for its beautiful emerald green waters, The regatta starts at 11am on July 22 . throughout the summer. A student hosting a best hat competition on July 1st at will have a chance to attend differ- th th I ent workshops focused on culture, will be overtaken by hundreds of rafts homemade goods, such as honey and the river to float down the Drina river en Ljubovija is around four hours. If you regatta is held July 12 -15 . This re- 6pm, in front of Velika Skadarlija restaurant. and vessels from July 19th-22nd. The four brandy. masse. The regatta is a huge party, com- bring your own vehicle, you must pay gatta includes swimming in Lake The jury will select the best hats in a several dif- language and customs every Friday day event won “Best in Serbia” in 2016 As part of the regatta, Mosh Fest plete with floating bars, all varieties of 500 dinars [around 4 euros] per day for Peručac, picnicking, and boisterous ferent categories including children’s hat, ladies’ and Saturday. for the best tourist event on account of music festival takes place on July 21st food, and music rafts with large speak- parking. parties for all the young people in at- and gentlemen’s’ hats and family hats. Everyone The Lido beach on its crowds. and 22nd, featuring the Serbian artist ers to blast music as participants enjoy Lodging will be available in Bajina tendance. is welcome to participate. will host different sports, cultural and The regatta’s festivities include a Zdravko Čolić and bands and the scenery and lively atmosphere. Bašta and at a nearby campsite. The Options for regattas are plentiful, and Except the fun, the goal of the event is also to gastro events. Children will have a fish soup cooking competition on July . Cost of attendance is Buses run from Belgrade to cities on campsite, which is close to the concert regatta season offers something for promote Skadarlija, considered to be the oldest chance to play beach football and vol- leyball, attend workshops and taste 20th, a bridge jump on July 21st, and a 600 dinars [around 5 euros] for each the Drina river. The bus ride to Loznica hall where Mosh Fest is held, is 500 di- everyone looking to escape the sum- Belgrade’s bohemian quarter with cobble stone traditional fish stew and beans. fair will take place every day of the fes- night of the festival. The regatta starts at takes approximately two and a half nars [around 4 euros] per person per mer heat, all while exploring Serbia’s pavestone and numerous cafes, bars and restau- tival in Bajina Bašta’s main square, with 11am on July 22nd, and people swarm to hours, and the ride to Bajina Bašta or day. The camp has showers and bath- many beautiful rivers! rants. Everyone is welcome to participate in the hat competition. Photo: Facebook/Šeširijada 2017 12 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 13 WHAT'S ON ARTS

Palić continues , BALLET tradition as Serbia’s AND CLASSICAL most scenic film fest

CLUBBING th One of the more interesting FRIDAY JUNE 30 film festivals taking place on the outskirts of Belgrade every Mina Stupar, piano, Ilija AND LIVE MUSIC summer is the Palić festival. Arts in brief M. Kolarac Endowment, Located on a beautiful and Studentski Trg 5, 6pm peaceful lake of the same Zoltan Borbelj, organ, name close to the southern Blažene Djevice Marije th FRIDAY JUNE 30 • Somebody Call the Doctor, • Astral Projection, Barutana, town of Subotica, Palić is a Cathedral, Hadži Melentijeva Club 94, boat on Sava river, Kalemegdan Fortress, 11pm festival that not only features 75, 8:30pm Dragan Đorđević, , • Mikrokozma, Dom Omladine, 11pm a great selection of European Studentski Grad Cultural Makedonska 22, 8pm • RNB – Irresponsible and SUNDAY JULY 2nd films, but also has a great TRA T T O R I A Centre, Bulevar Zorana • Legende, Bilja Krstić, Ekstra Laki, Shake and Shake, boat programme of concerts and Đinđiđa 179, 9pm Nena and others, Dom on Sava river, 11pm • DJ Architect, Club 94, boat on PIZZER I A parties that accompany the Sindikata, Dečanska 14, 8pm • Pure Cream, Club 94, boat on Sava river, 11pm screenings, making it the SUNDAY JULY 2nd • PPT | Besne gliste + The Sava river, 11pm • Ian Pooley (Pooled perfect summer retreat for Filters, Elektropionir, • Couple Up +, KPTM, Žorža Music) Andrew Thomson movie and music fans. The Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment festival lasts from July 15th- Cetinjska 15, 7pm Klemansoa 22, 11pm (Huntleys+Palmers) Nebojsina 8 - Choir, Ilija M. Kolarac 21st. Find out more about the • Beyond House, Drugstore, • DJ Borcenzzy, Witch Bar, Kristijan Molnar, 20/44, boat 011/3863-999 Endowment, Studentski Trg programme at palicfestival. 5, 9pm Bulevar Despota Stefana 115, Pariska 13, 10pm on Sava River, 4pm [email protected] com. Concert for Children, www.restoranamici.rs 11pm • Pop Hits with Malina, Ludost, • RNB Sunday, River, boat on Museum of Science and • This Summer Feel Free, Karadjordjeva 44, 11pm Sava River, 10pm Singer/Songwriter Technology, Dobračina 51, Freestyler, boat on Sava river, • Mind Against, , festival in Polet 10am 11pm Bulevar vojvode Mišića 14, MONDAY JULY 3rd Dies Organorum, Museum th th • Oysha, Peppe and Miloš 9pm FRIDAY JULY 7 TUESDAY JULY 11 Popular club Polet in of Science and Technology, Starčević, Lasta boat on Sava • Monday Blues, Dom Cetinjska street is going to be Skender-begova 51, 10am th river, 11pm SATURDAY JULY 1st Omladine, Makedonska 22, • SWEET Summer SOUL: • Resetor ~ 6 anniversary, holding a two-day competi- MONDAY JULY 3rd 8pm MaraQYa vs Bege Fank, Elektropionir, Cetinjska 15, 7pm tion for up-and-coming, Cultural Centre Grad, Braće • DJ Vlada, Freestyler, boat on local singer/songwriters. • Trobecove krušne peći, • DJ Marchez, Club 94, boat on Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Krsmanović 4, 8pm Sava river, 11pm Local musicians who sing Elektropionir, Cetinjska 15, Sava river, 11pm - Choir, Ilija M. Kolarac th and play guitar or any other 7pm • I • Blow Up Friday, Shake and • Resetor ~ 6 anniversary, Endowment, Studentski Trg an Pooley (Pooled accompanying instrument • Lula Pena and Hayden Music) Andrew Thomson Shake, boat on Sava river, Elektropionir, Cetinjska 15, 7pm 5, 9pm 11pm can sign up to participate in Chisholm, Cultural Centre (Huntleys+Palmers) the competition, which will be • RnB, Club 94, boat on Sava WEDNESDAY JULY 12th Grad, Braće Krsmanović 4, 8pm Kristijan Molnar, 20/44, boat held on July 8th-9th. Audience EXHIBITIONS • Chick Corea Elektric Band, on Sava River, 4am river, 11pm members can then vote for AND EVENTS Kombank Arena, Bulevar • ALIEN ALIEN, 20/44, boat on • Femi Kuti, Student Cultural their favourite artist, who will Arsenija Čarnojevića 58, 8pm TUESDAY JULY 4th Sava River, 11pm Centre (SKC), Kralja Milana 48, win a €100 award. th FREE COPY • Shifted (Avian) Berlin, • Dobul BassVs. Divolly & 9pm FRIDAY JUNE 30 Markward, Freestyler, boat • Summer Jam, Club 94, boat Tito in Africa Drugstore, Bulevar Despota • Aleksandra Denda Clint Eastwood Movies, The Publisher: BIRN d.o.o. on Sava river, 11pm on Sava river, 11pm Exhibition open all Stefana 115, 11pm "Dreamer", Bitefartcafe , Uzun Kolarčeva 7/5, 11 000 Belgrade • Shake D Wednesday: RnB, summer • House Night by Mirko and Summer Stage, Mali Mirkova 1, 10am Phone/Fax: +381 11 4030 300 th Meex, Freestyler, boat on Kalemegdan 2, 8pm SATURDAY JULY 8 Shake and Shake, boat on Exhibition: Medieval The recently-opened Tito Editor in Chief: Gordana Igrić Sava river, 11pm • DJ Super Hick, Freestyler, Sava river, 11pm Literature, Studentski Grad BIRN editorial team: in Africa exhibition at the • Dee, Dooshan and Goran boat on Sava river, 11pm • Somebody Call the Doctor, Cultural Centre, Bulevar Ana Petruševa, Marcus Tanner, th Museum of Yugoslavia will Starčević, Lasta boat on Sava • Slap & Tickle – Dea, Danijel Club 94, boat on Sava river, THURSDAY JULY 13 Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 12pm [email protected] feature pictures taken of the Group Exhibition: Balkan river, 11pm Čerhanov, Club 94, boat on 11pm Sales & Marketing: Marija late Yugoslav statesman Josip Art Brut Saloon, Štab Gallery, • Somebody Call the Doctor, Sava river, 11pm • Special House, Freestyler, • Keziah Jones, Bitefartcafe Petrović Broz Tito during his many vis- Crnogorska 10, 6pm Club 94, boat on Sava river, boat on Sava river, 11pm Summer Stage, Mali its to Africa in between 1947 Phone: +381 11 4030 302 19. Afro Festival, Museum of 11pm WEDNESDAY JULY 5th Kalemegdan 2, 8pm and 1980. More than 130 African Art, Andre Nikolića [email protected] th Music and art collide at SUNDAY JULY 9 • The Bestbeat, Studentski photographs feature in the 14, 6pm Subscription & Distribution: • DJ Vuk, Shake and Shake, boat on Sava river, 11pm • Ivan Bosiljčić, Studentski Grad Cultural Centre, Bulevar exhibition, which will be open Goran Knezevic th • Somebody Call the Doctor, Grad Cultural Centre, Bulevar • DJ Architect, Club 94, boat on Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 9pm to the public until September BELEF festival THURSDAY JULY 6 +381 11 4030 303 3rd. Club 94, boat on Sava river, Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 9pm Sava river, 11pm • DJ Cholak and DJ Marchez, [email protected] Exhibition: Igor Antić and 11pm • Couple Up +, KPTM, Žorža Shake and Shake boat on Sava Without a doubt, the most exciting foreign performer scheduled to take the stage at BELEF is -born Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Photo: BELEF MONDAY JULY 10th river, 11pm Cultural events all Ulrike Kesl, Goethe-Institut Printing: POLITIKA štamparija • Rainbow B-day party Klemansoa 22, 5pm Beograd, Knez Mihailova 50, • Keziah Jones, Bitefartcafe over Zemun this d.o.o. w. Mylo, Časna Sestra & summer “That’s why we have a richer pro- Roma music group Kal will are worth 7:30pm ISSN 1820-8339 = Belgrade Insight Bursaćeva, KPTM, Žorža THURSDAY JULY 6th • Monday Blues, Dom Summer Stage, Mali BELEF festival is gramme, more events and I call on all seeing, too. Omladine, Makedonska 22, Kalemegdan 2, 8pm COBISS.SR-ID: 149132556 Klemansoa 22, 11pm The Zemun Tourist Organisa- a veritable smor- Belgraders and guests to come out and The very popular Belgrade Dixieland THEATRE Circulation: 4,000 • Disco Not Disco / Justin Van • DJ Cholak and DJ Marchez, 8pm • The Bestbeat, Studentski tion has put together a great see what we’ve prepared for BELEF this Orchestra will also be performing on Der Volgen, 20/44, boat on Shake and Shake boat on Sava • DJ Marchez, Club 94, boat on Grad Cultural Centre, Bulevar cultural programme for the gasbord of con- year,” Mali said at the festival’s official July 2nd. Sava River, 11pm river, 11pm Sava river, 11pm Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 9pm summer that will include press conference. Without a doubt, the most exciting SATURDAY JULY 1st events all over the municipal- certs, art and ex- One notable event this year will be a foreign performer scheduled to take ity. The events will all take th theatre troupe coming all the way from the stage is London-born Nigerian mu- Where the Shadow place in between July 7th hibits. For the 26 India called "Where the Shadow Ends" sician Femi Kuti, who has been one of Disappears (Rao), Studentski and September 3rd and will performed by the The Kriyative Thea- the biggest names in afrobeat and Afri- Grad Cultural Centre, Bulevar include concerts, theatre year in will host tre Trust. can jazz since the 1980s. Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 9pm performances for children and Narinder Chauhan, Ambassador of To compliment the diverse musi- acts from around rd adults and much more. Most India to Serbia, who was at the press cal programme, BELEF’s planned ex- MONDAY JULY 3 Published by of the events will take place conference as well, said that India cel- hibitions will be just as varied. Silvana the world. Da and Re (Obradović), on Monday, Friday, Saturday ebrates the 70th year of its independ- Ručnov’s Traditional, Modern and Con- Studentski Grad Cultural ence in 2017, and for the same number temporary Calligraphy exhibition open- and Sunday and start either Centre, Bulevar Zorana of years has nurtured diplomatic rela- ing on July 12th at the Regata House is at 8:30pm or 9pm. A quick Đinđiđa 179, 9pm Google search for “Leto u David GALIĆ tions with Yugoslavia and Serbia. one that has spawned a lot of interest, as Zemunu” will give you a list of “India and Serbia are historical part- has the Roma Life exhibition that has al- FRIDAY JULY 7th A LEADING PROVIDER OF SUBSCRIBE TO all planned performances and he Belgrade Summer Festi- ners, we have unique and special ties, ready opened at the Cervantes Institute. OUR PREMIUM events. val, which began on June 23rd and one of them is a cultural tie,” she You can also bring the family: as al- Who is the Idiot Here? NEWS AND ANALYSIS and lasts an entire month, is said. ways, there will be events held that (Pavlova), Gardoš, Grobljanska CONTENT IN Afro Fest to celebrate taking over various venues The festival will end with a rare per- cater to children’s tastes more specifi- 12, 9pm th T around the city with a wide spectrum formance by one of Belgrade’s most cally, with the most interesting being a for in-depth analysis, 40 anniversary of SATURDAY JULY 8th investigative reports, museum of performances and concerts planned popular rock groups of the last several children’s play called Healthy and Nice features, interviews, for its duration. decades, (Bajaga Vitamins. There will also be a children’s Everything for you my love commentary and profiles The Afro Festival, which is an Opening this past week with a stellar and the Instructors). They have played musical workshop that will last for the on the latest business and concert by Sanja Ilić and Balkanika in very few shows in Belgrade over the duration of the festival. (Nikolay), Gardoš, Grobljanska political headlines. annual event organised by the 12, 9pm the Student Cultural Centre, Belgrade last four years or so and are excited While some of the biggest musical Museum of African Art in Bel- city officials announced that this year’s about closing out BELEF this year, ac- performances will require tickets to be grade every year, will be cele- SUNDAY JULY 9th brating the 40th anniversary of BELEF is set to be one of the richest and cording to band leader Momčilo “Ba- purchased, a large portion of the BELEF most diverse in the festival’s history. jaga” Bajagić. programme will be made free to the OTHER SERVICES: the museum’s founding. There The Elm-Chanted Forest will be a variety of interesting Financed by the city, Belgrade Mayor Two more interesting concerts will public. To find out more about the fes- (Melegi), Gardoš, Grobljanska exhibitions, concerts lectures Siniša Mali said at a recent press confer- be held in the Student Cultural Centre’s tival’s month-long programme and to 12, 9pm and creative workshops held ence that 30 per cent more money was outdoor venue: One, a performance by learn about ticket information, dates Navah (Said), Studentski from June 30th-July 2nd at the invested in this year’s programme com- Spanish musicians Alba Molina and Ri- and venues, visit BELEF’s official web- Grad Cultural Centre, Bulevar museum. pared to 2016. cardo Moreno. Popular Belgrade urban site: www.belef.rs Zorana Đinđiđa 179, 9pm 14 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 15 GOING OUT NOW AND THEN SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE From an architectural wonder to socialist realism Festival smashes sales records for 2017 Foreign publications have been saying that this year’s Exit will be the best one yet. Photo: EXIT Festival

David GALIĆ the festival has been known for – to cre- that will last as long as the band’s solo solely for giant pop stars. There are Having already ate a perfect mix of various styles and concerts traditionally last. plenty of stages surrounding the main he 2017 edition of the festival, to bring the best representatives of rock Having one big concert take place be- stage, including the famed Explosive established scheduled to take place at the ‘n’ roll music, electronic music and all fore the actual festival kicks off also al- Stage, which features both big and itself as one of Petrovaradin Fortress from other contemporary and urban musi- lows Exit the opportunity to bring huge small names from the uncompro- TJuly 5th-9th, has already set cal genres,” Kovačević said. bands like The Killers, who have com- mising worlds of punk, hardcore and Serbia’s most ticket sales records and will feature big- Another concept that’s very impor- plex stage production demands and heavy metal. name headliners from every corner of tant to Exit is to have a lineup that’s go- would be difficult to fit into a standard This year’s lineup will feature Ger- recognisable the musical spectrum. ing to span generations. For example, rotation of festival performers. man thrash legends Destruction, hard- In a recent article highlighting the headliners this year will include 1980s According to Kovačević, tickets were core masters Discharge, gothic metal institutions over most interesting music festivals in Eu- shoegaze band The Jesus and Mary about 80 per cent sold about a month masters from Switzerland Samael and rope, the Guardian gave a nod to Exit Chain, 1990s rock singer Liam Gallagh- before the festival, adding that there’s a contemporary metal bands like The the last decade, saying “The Killers, Liam Gallagher, er of Oasis fame, and one of the most good chance that Exit might complete- Black Dahlia Murder and Full of Hell. Years & Years and Jason Derulo. No, not popular rock bands of the 2000s, The ly sell out this year, which is something Exit is also a perfect place to see a lot Exit Festival in the night out you wish you could go on, Killers. that has never happened before. of Serbia’s rock bands play, with places sets the but the headliners of Serbia’s Exit.” The Killers will be playing “Day 0” – Other highlights of the roster this like the Fusion Stage showcasing some Last year, Exit was named the Best a concept recently introduced by the year will include British electro pop of the biggest and best bands of the Bal- The post office in the 1920s. The post office today at Savski Square 2. Photos: Post of Serbia bar higher each Summer Music Festival in Europe for festival where one big concert is held band Years & Years. Music critics have kans along with up-and-coming stars 2016 by European Best Destinations, a before the actual start of the festival. called this London trio one of the most from the local rock scene. year. popular travel website that works with Last year, popular American rockers important pop bands of the 21st century. Tickets for the festival, both single- the European Commission to help pro- Queens of the Stone Age played the They had the fastest selling debut al- day and full festival packs, are available mote European travel and cultural ex- Exit pre-party and with the announce- bum of any artist this decade. at gigstix.com and an all-day pass will change. ment of the hugely popular The Kill- Electronic music producers who will cost €60, which is still a very reason- A remarkable Siri SOLLIE However, in 1928, one of Belgrade’s As a result of more modest public at all times at the front wall of the Exit Festival founder Dušan Kovačević ers, there’s no doubt that “Day 0” is make a big splash at the festival this able price for a festival of this size – es- most architecturally astonishing spending and the trends of social real- building. told Belgrade news agency Tanjug that doing wonders for the festival’s popu- year will include Norway’s Alan Walker pecially when compared to festivals in masterpiece he post office next to the buildings stood here. The post office ism, the post office that was erected on It is not only the post office that has -ex foreign publications have been saying larity. and Belgian superstar Lost Frequen- western Europe. To learn more about Belgrade railway station was designed by the architect, Momir the grounds of its predecessor turned perienced a transformation: The name of that this year’s Exit will be the best one What attracts concert goers most to cies. the full Exit Fest lineup and get in- once stood at has gone through one of Korunović, said to have been inspired out to be a grave replacement. the square in which the train station and yet and he can’t help but agree. “Day 0” is that they won’t be getting a What makes Exit additionally great formed about camping areas and other the greatest architectural by Byzantine expressionism as well as The architect of the current building, the post office are located has also under- “Exit lasts five days and we have shortened festival performance by the is that the festival also caters to under- types of festival accommodation, visit Savski Square 2. transformations in the nationalistic symbols which influenced Pavle Krat, left out all the decorative gone a change of character since the 1920s. managed to maintain the concept that band that’s playing, but rather a full set ground music fans and isn’t reserved Exit’s official website at exitfest.org. Thistory of the Serbian capital. Unfor- the design of the extravagant building. elements of the former building and in- From “Wilson Square” in 1928, named tunately, this transformation has not Together with cultural heritage sites stead designed a structure made out of after American President Thomas served it well. such as the former National Library of straight lines and shapes. Woodrow Wilson, to “Brotherhood and The current building is conspicu- Serbia at Košančićev venac, and the for- Today, Belgraders look to the post Unity Square” (Trg Bratstva i Jedinstva) ously inconspicuous. Grey and nonde- mer Sephardic synagogue on Cara Uroša office not so much for its aesthetic in the time of Yugoslavia. script, it exudes an air of unimportance, street, to name some, the grandiose post but rather to learn more mundane Today the square simply goes by the despite lying at one of Belgrade´s busi- office was completely destroyed during details such as the time and tempera- name ”Savski Square” in reference to est intersections. the bombing of Belgrade in 1944. ture, as this information is displayed the river Sava flowing nearby.

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he page header at the top of Guča ven though Lovefest is one of the youngest ne of the most popular jazz festivals in this asily Belgrade’s most popular summer music Festival’s official website says “Madness summer music festivals on the Serbian music part of Europe, the Nišville Jazz Festival festival, this will be the 15th year of the Beer TMade in Serbia”, which – frankly – is Escene, it’s very rapidly becoming one of the Ohas continued to grow every year since EFestival, which has been traditionally taking probably the best way to describe it. With this most popular. One of the reasons for this is, of course, starting in 2005, despite not receiving the funding place at the Ušće Park for over a decade. It will last year’s 57th annual Guča Brass Band Festival, the great line-up of electronic music performances and financial support from the local and state gov- from August 16th-20th and will once again feature everyone who has ever been or wants to go to and DJs that the festival books every year. But the ernments that many other summer music festivals some foreign acts, although the festival line-up always the festival knows what to expect. It’s not a fes- other is the unique setting. Namely, Lovefest truly enjoy. Taking place in the biggest city of southern predominantly showcases domestic acts. One of the AIRLINE TICKETS tival that’s going to attract you with big names; offers you the ability to party throughout the night Serbia, Niš, the festival promotes multicultural- main attractions of Beer Fest is that entrance is free. it’s all about traditional music. and recharge your batteries during the day. Vrnjačka ism, claiming that contemporary jazz music is the However, the biggest attraction is probably the beer. Guča Festival is loud parties that last all day, Banja is one of the most popular destinations in the perfect vehicle for highlighting those values. Beer Fest has always been an opportunity for FOR THE WHOLE WORLD piles of traditional Serbian food, especially region for people looking to relax and unwind. A great twist that Nišville offers is that it pro- Serbian beer drinkers to try exotic beer brands from the grill, and ungodly amounts of rakija It is home to natural hot springs that are incredibly motes traditional styles, as well that they usually never get to drink and with the and beer. effective at relaxing people because the temperature as creating a very interesting selection of music craft beer scene also blooming in Serbia; they can While brass bands with blaring of the water is exactly the same as the temperature where these local styles meet and seamlessly inte- expect some local brewers at the event outside might not be your daily go-to music, thou- of the human body. The West Serbian town is peace- grate with traditional American jazz. Some of the of the regular industrial giants like Jelen and Lav. sands upon thousands of foreigners come to ful with beautiful parks and fresh air that aid the headliners this year will include Grammy Award- The foreign headliners this year will be Asian Dub Guča, a small village near Čačak, every year recovery process after partying into the early hours winning singer Patti Austin, legendary jazz drum- Foundation and organisers expect more than because it’s truly a unique experience that you of the morning. More than 100,000 people from mer Al Foster, player Tom Harrell and 100,000 people to attend the show. If you’re a can’t have anywhere else, which anyone who around the world are expected to visit the festival, Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, who many saw fan of Serbian rock, you’ll be happy to know that has been can attest to. The festival will be held which will be headlined this year by DJs like Loco perform with Prince and Beyoncé at the Grammy legendary rockers Riblja Čorba will be one of the www.flyflytravel.com this year from August 9th-13th. Dice, Luciano and Maceo Plex from August 3rd-5th. Awards. The festival lasts from August 10th-13th. main domestic headliners of the festival. 16 BELGRADE INSIGHT, Friday, June 30 - Thursday, July 14, 2017 ADVERT Map of City Centre

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