Statehood Day of Serbia 2012

Constitution cover from 1835

Statehood Day of Serbia is celebrated every year on February 15th and it is one of the most important dates in history of Serbia. It is the day of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804 and First Serbian Constitution in 1835 which was one of  the most modern and liberal constitutions of its time.

This year's celebration was followed by many institutional ceremonies. The major event occurred at Serbian Parliament building where President of Serbia Boris Tadic has given State decorations, Order of the Star of Karadjordje. Novak Djoković, World's best tennis player, and best sportsman of the year (by Laureus)  was one of many recipients that were honored with this prestige national decoration.

Stop ACTA - Debate in Belgrade

So we've all heard by now for  PIPA, SOPA and rest of the actions aimed to control Internet. Are they gonna make it or not, we shall see. Finaly, in Belgrade is scheduled debate on this matter. ACTA Talks or Stop ACTA debate will take place in o3one artspace tomorrow Feb 9th 19.30h. Everyone are welcome! 

The host of this debate will be Serbian Pirate Party, that made some buzz because of recent events. Political parties dont show panic, but there is concern that betrayed voters will make some different choice. It's easy when they have usual political opponents, but how to deal with Pirates ?

Anyway, this debate should inform citizens of Serbia and raise the awareness about ACTA and its bad consequences.

When they need to agree TO CONTROL they do it overnight, and for GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTIONS they need more than 20 years! 

Facts about Belgrade you should know

Here are some facts about Belgrade, pay attention ;)

1. Belgrade is safe
   
   It really is, you do not have such ghetto places like in Western European capitols, that you should avoid. You will enjoy Belgrade.
2. Prices are affordable
   
   Belgrade is very affordable for foreigners. Average salary in Serbia is much lower than European , that's why tourists can really enjoy Belgrade at its best. Some of them even stay to live here. (Not just because of low prices, of course) 
3. Party capitol
   
   You've probably heard of Belgrade's famous nightlife. People from around here looks at it normally but only when they go somewhere abroad, they understand why foreigners love Belgrade so much. Without doubt, Belgrade is the party capitol, and you will  experience that by yourself.

Busy Spring in Belgrade

Twitter.com/BelgradeEvents

Thank God this is gonna be one more busy Spring in Belgrade. Many events are already scheduled, concerts, new media festivals, big parties. Soon we will write more about them. In mean while keep track with this cute, first stop page for discovering Belgrade

Happy New Bridge Belgrade

New Ada Bridge

After almost 30 years, the new bridge arises above Belgrade. The new Ada Bridge, with its magnificent and unique pylon, rises 200m above Sava river and represents new era for citizens of Belgrade. This is one of the final steps in dealing with traffic problems. Bridge has been opened for transport in the New Year's Eve, but it still isn't fully operational. Belgrade waited for this for such a long time, people were watching this bridge growing for the last 3 years, and got pretty emotional. City of Belgrade organized fireworks for the NYE, and there were many people participating in that historical event. 

More info about new Ada Bridge