tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22699558847292362732024-03-18T20:53:14.895-07:00Serbia TodayIt provides daily news and short articles on Serbia and current affairs in Serbia. It contains sections on Politics, Economy, Society, Arts & Culture, Sports, Entertainment, Investing in Serbia, and Travel to Serbia.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-11141854621351269412010-07-03T02:09:00.001-07:002010-07-03T02:09:17.170-07:00Skunk Anansie – alternative attraction in BelgradeBelgrade, June, 28. (Serbia Today) - British alternative rock band Skunk Anansie will be holding a gig at Belgrade’s Student Cultural Center on 28 June. And that’s not all! The group will also during their stay in Serbian capital to shoot the video for their song My Ugly Boy, writes daily Blic. The band will be arriving in Belgrade the day before the show in order to do some sightseeing and explore the nightlife beforehand. The organizers have confirmed Skunk Anansie have demanded quality wine, dark lager, chewing gum, vegetarian cold meals, Japanese and green teas and energy drinks in their rider.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-86136147757296828932010-07-01T03:58:00.001-07:002010-07-01T03:58:29.652-07:00EXIT knocking on the doorBelgrade June 26. 2010. (Serbia Today) - Two more weeks till beginning of one of the best known products from Serbia “Exit” music festival. Organizers claims that everything is ready and Novi Sad is prepared to welcome guests from all around the world. Serbia airline “Jat airways’ announced that for the passengers with the EXIT ticket there will be some discounts, with prices even 70 percents lower then usually. Just to remind you, “Exit” will be held in Novi Sad from July 8 to July 11. At the Petrovaradin fortress, visitors can expect the world greatest music attractions such as Faith No More and David Guetta, Cemical brothers. There is no more one day tickets to by, but for day tickets cost around 65 EUR.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-8689104459403746572010-07-01T03:56:00.001-07:002010-07-01T03:56:46.735-07:00Festival of street performers in BelgradeBelgrade, June 26. (Serbia Today)- The first street festival of entertainers Belgrade Busker Fest ended on Sunday with a carnival parade. Buskerfest is a street festival of entertainers such as magicians, acrobats, and various other street performers, such as jugglers, clowns, comedians, and musicians and is being held at five different locations around the city. In addition to domestic on the festival presenters from the world including artists from America, Canada, Argentina, Japan, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia and Macedonia have also participated.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-48694710961901057552010-06-30T02:27:00.001-07:002010-06-30T02:27:18.121-07:00Serbia dropped from the World CupBelgrade/Johannesburg, June 25. 2010. (Serbia Today) – Serbia's football team lost 2-1 to Australia on Wednesday, and end the competition in South Africa at the bottom of Group D. In the third, decisive round of the World Cup group stage, Australia was up 2-0 with second half goals from Tim Cahill and Brett Holman. Serbia's Marko Pantelic scored Serbia’s only goal. Germany, who beat Ghana 1-0, claimed top spot in the group but both teams qualified for the last 16, with Ghana ahead of Australia on better goal difference. Elsewhere, the United States topped Group C to qualify for the next round, followed by England who finished second.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-23550316126114383572010-06-30T02:20:00.001-07:002010-06-30T02:20:18.664-07:00Ada ciganlija – Belgrade summer get awayBelgrade June 25. (Serbia Today) During the summer heat most popular place in Belgrade is Ada ciganlija. Outdoor paradise only 4 km from the city centre. Once and island that has been turned into a peninsula. Ada Ciganlija lies not far from the mouth of the Sava river. Ada Ciganlija is a place for all kinds of sport activities, but also serves as a cultural and entertainment center of Belgrade, especially during the summer. Numerous manifestations are organized involving famous writers, actors, singers, cultural societies, choirs, bands and amateur from different fields. The Ade Ciganlija offer is completed by dozens of rustic restaurants, floating restaurants and boat-houses, that preserve the Belgrade bohemian tradition. On the mainland side of the lake, there's a parking lot for about a thousand vehicles as well as the marina in the Čukarica channel for boats, yacht and smaller ships. Ada Ciganlija also has shops, picnic spaces, bowling alleys, mini-golf courts, horse-drawn carriages, a tourist train, "pedal boats and canoes, as well as the environment-friendly electric-powered boat. Statistic shows that during the summer more than 300.000 visitor comes to Ada, so why wouldn’t you be one of them?Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-4415492247266872512010-06-29T04:18:00.000-07:002010-06-29T04:26:46.770-07:00Duel with Australia the biggest challengeBelgrade/ Johannesburg ,June 24. 2010. (Serbia today) - Defensive player of Serbian football team Branislav Ivanovic said that the match with Australia, which is to play on Wednesday, will be the biggest challenge for the Serbian team in the World Cup in South Africa. "In the two games we won three points and that gives us confidence, but still we haven’t done anything great. The most important thing is to act as a team. We have noticed a phenomenal success against the Germans, but we should remain calm. Duel with Australia is perhaps the biggest challenge in representative careers of each of us, "said Ivanovic to Serbian journalists. We have to respond to those elements, which are their strongest weapon, be at least equal, and I believe that then we get to the quality of individual expression," said Ivanovic, who plays for London's Chelsea. The victory in the duel with Australia, 23rd June in Nelspruit, Serbia would guarantee a place in the eighth round of the World Cup in southern Africa.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-63562234847361593922010-06-29T04:16:00.000-07:002010-06-29T04:17:11.735-07:00Rebel yell in Belgrade Belgrade, June 24. 2010. (Serbia Today) British rock musician Billy Idol performed June 21th at Belgrade park 'Usce" in front of around 15.000 spectators. The concert lasted an hour and a half, while nearly all the time poor rain was falling. At "Usce" park audience enjoyed hits as "Ready, steady go", "Rebel yell", "LA woman", "Eyes without face", "White wedding", "Sweet sixteen". Audience of all ages listened Idols concert. Whole Stanic family was there, father Luka (42), mother Ljilja 4O and their sons Milos (15) and Darko (13). "We are here with our children because we want them to hear the music of our youth, and it looks that they like it", says Luka. Group of the seven girl-friends made a special souvenir for Idols concert, T- shirts with the verses from his greatest hits. "I created those T-shirts i wonted us to remember this evening", said one of the friends with the T-shirt "Hot in the city". Belgrade, June 23. 2010. (Serbia today) Visitors of Belgrade from June 25. till June 27. will be able to experience and learn about Africa. The Museum of African Art will organize the "Afro-fest", event for presentation of tradition, culture and life style in the hottest continent. Visitors will be able to enjoy in the African decorative, and clothing, also one could taste culinary specialties from different parts of Africa. During the festival audience would be able to see documentary movies about Africa, and listen all musical styles from that continent. "Afro Fest" is held in Belgrade every year from 1997.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-54378578498374545632010-06-29T04:10:00.000-07:002010-06-29T04:11:12.380-07:00Ludasko lakeBelgrade, June, 24. (Serbia Today) - Ludas, the second largest lake in Northern Backa, is about 6 km long and covers the surface of 387 ha. The lake is home to a great number of bird species among which outstand sorrel and yellow heron, bittern, kingfisher, blue-throat thrush... On lake you can see rabbits, does, boars and otter. Around the lake, there are objects of particular cultural, historical and archeological value. You can visit traditional houses, salas places, local manifestations, drink wine on the sandy shores and enjoy traditional specialties. The lake is surrounded by settlements such as Hajdukovo, Nosa, Ludas and Supljak. It is 12 km east from Subotica and 7 km away from the road E-75 towards Horgos.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-36941930575543866372010-06-28T01:46:00.000-07:002010-06-28T01:47:10.089-07:00Ana Ivanovic: I found my true friendsBelgrade, June, 23. 2010 (Serbia Today) - One of the world’s most attractive tennis players, Ana Ivanovic, has recently come out of a rough period. During the UNICEF Open at Hertogenbosch, where she failed to qualify for the quarter-finals, Ana came to find who her true friends were during a prolonged spell of poor form on the women’s tour. Speaking in an interview for Dutch TV channel NOS, Ana revealed how she has dealt with the drop in the WTA rankings and futile attempts to rediscover her form of late. “I expect a lot from myself, and I am a perfectionist in a way. If something doesn’t go the way I planned, then it’s a big problem and it affects my mood. I think it’s important not to expect too much, to try and stay in one moment and try to work hard,” said Ivanovic, who has been struggling with form for months. “You just start losing matches you should be winning and there is no hope unless you work hard. I think everyone has to go through a rough patch like this in their careers. It’s hard, but it’s positive I can see who my real friends are now. They are those who still believe in me in these hard times,” said Ana, who reflected on the fact the media see her not only as a tennis player, but an attractive magazine cover girl. “I enjoy being photographed – you have your hair done, they do the makeup for you, dress you in nice clothes, and every girl loves that. On the other hand, it’s harder than the toughest tennis practice session,” said Ana and confirmed her focus in the future would be on tennis. It was a year ago, in the first days of the Wimbledon, that Ivanovic’s relationship with Australian golfer Adam Scott was revealed. “Ana and I share a lot. For the last year, which was very hard for me, she has been there for me, just as I have been there for her in times of trouble. I am sure this has only got us closer to each other and made us stronger,” said Adam Scott.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-1764441077276484482010-06-28T01:45:00.001-07:002010-06-28T01:45:34.211-07:00Deronje - kingdom of Tamburiza festBelgrade, June 23. 2010. (Serbia Today) The third world “Tamburitza fest 2010“ will be held from 25th to 27th June in Deronje. The orchestras from the following countries will compete for the title of the best tamburitza orchestra in 2010: Austria, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. Since it has been established, the festival in Deronje has been supported by the Government of the AP of Vojvodina and the Municipality of Odžaci, while this year’s “Tamburitza Fest“is also under the auspices of the People’s Office of the President of the Republic of Serbia. Tamburitza Fest is much more than a music festival, since it promotes, through organization of numerous accompanying events, tradition and cultural values of Odžaci, Vojvodina and Serbia, and greatly contributes to the improvement of the intercultural dialogue. Led by this, the Provincial Secretariat for Culture has included “Tamburitza Fest” in the list of events of special importance. Tamburitza Fest“ of Deronje is definitely evolving into the traditional festival, into the new brand mark on the cultural and tourist map of Serbia. Bearing in mind its great attendance rate – over 100, 000 visitors from Serbia and the surrounding countries – this Festival becomes, aside from the top entertainment event, an important place for development of tolerance, mutual trust and friendship at the multiethnic level. Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-16124383710081914372010-06-26T03:31:00.000-07:002010-06-26T03:32:12.396-07:00Come beck after defeatBelgrade, June 22, 2010. (Serbia Today) Serbia won Germany football team 1:0 at the South Africa World cup. That victory in Port Elizabeth over 10-man Germany has put the squad back on track to progressing to the next stage. Coach Radomir Antić fielded this starting 11 for the Group D second round clash with Germany: Stojković, Kolarov, Ivanović, Vidić, Subotić, Krasić, Stanković Kuzmanović, Jovanović, Ninković and Žigić. German striker Miroslav Klose was sent off in the 37th minute after his tackle on Dejan Stanković earned him his second yellow card. A minute later, Krasić ran away along the right side, to pass the ball to Žigić in the box, who dropped it for Milan Jovanović. Jovanović scored from five meters to put Serbia ahead, and set the game's final result. 15 minutes into the second half, the referee awarded a penalty for Germany, but Serbian keeper Vladimir Stojković kept his country's World Cup hopes alive with a save. Serbia, Germany and Ghana now have three points each, with Ghana yet to play their second round game against Australia. Serbia will clash with Australia in the last round of the group stage, while Germany will square off with GhanaSerbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-88098800639105838102010-06-25T02:50:00.000-07:002010-06-25T02:51:02.288-07:00Luc Besson to shoot in BelgradeBelgrade, June 19. 2010. (Serbia Today) - Famous French director and producer Luc Besson is to film his next project – a science-fiction thriller named Lock Out – on location in Belgrade, writes daily Blic. Besson is pleased with the business cooperation with Serbian partners and film studios. His company, Europa Corp, has worked with Work In Progress and created movies such as District 13 Ultimatum (2008), Human Zoo (2009), and Big Picture (2009). After major success with the film Taken, Besson’s company decided to invest into a number of film projects, one of which will be Lock Out. It is yet to be disclosed what cast the film will include, but what is a fact at this stage is that the film will be directed by a duo of young Irish directors, Stephen St. Leger and James Mather. The movie is an outer space version of Prison Break with 500 of the world’s most dangerous convicts are being kept in an orbital space station 50km from Earth, named Section 8. All 500 hardened criminals are in state of deep hibernation, while sophisticated technology helps them wake up simultaneously, and there the action begins. The film will be produced in latest 3D technology, with the budget reported to be around $30 million.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-9536730225920557712010-06-23T03:20:00.000-07:002010-06-23T03:21:02.537-07:00Guca is getting closer and closerBelgrade June 17. 2010. (Serbia Today) - The 50th Guca Trumpet Festival is scheduled from the period between 13 and 22 August and will feature 2.000 orchestras from fourteen countries battling for first prize. The final event of the competition, according to organizers, will be officially opened by Serbia president Boris Tadic. Also, visitors to the jubilee event will have an opportunity to hear the performances of Goran Bregovic and the Stars of Grand. The Best Trumpet competition will take place on Thursday, 19 August at 9pm. The interest of international orchestras is running high, with most individual applications coming from France – as many as five. Four bands from Slovenia and Poland have also applied to the organizers, as well as three orchestras from Macedonia and Slovakia and one orchestra from Israel. “We have scrutinised all applications and the documents they submitted. There was not enough room for everyone, so we have decided on 16 orchestras which will represent the 14 foreign nations at the Guca Trumpet Festival,” says Adam Tadic, Guca Cultural Centre director. Serbia will be represented by last year’s winners of the festival – Ekrem Mamutovic’s orchestra from Vranje and Dejan Petrovic’s orchestra from Duboko near Uzice. “We submitted the official programme of the festival and an invitation to be the patron of this year’s event to the Government of Serbia late last year. Also, president Boris Tadic has been officially invited to open the proceedings at Guca. We expect their positive replies,” says this year’s Guca Festival host Slobodan Jolovic.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-22822644852638262592010-06-23T03:15:00.001-07:002010-06-23T03:15:33.452-07:00Tiganjica - place to relax Belgrade, June 17. 2010. (Serbia Today) - The etno village of Tiganjica is situated in Banat, the eastern part of Vojvodina, about ten kilometers away from the town of Zrenjanin, and two hour drive from Belgrade. It is placed at the very entrance to the Carska bara natural reserve, and in an imaginative way paints the picture of life in Banat. This ethno complex was built in the old “Banatian” style, and contains exact replicas of traditional Banatian houses. The complex has a total of six rooms, equipped with restored antique furniture. It is known for a big Banatian windmill, a beautiful park with floral alleys, ethno sculptures, and, of course, the “Trophy”, a restaurant that served as architectural basis for Tiganjica’s placement and image. The “Trophy” is a local favorite restaurant for wild game fine dining with an authentic hunting atmosphere. At the restaurant’s entrance, there is an open and decorated fireplace, where culinary masterpieces such as barbeque meals, fish dishes, stews, wild game entrees, and even home baked bread are being prepared. Tiganjica features a mini zoo, a charming artificial habitat of roosters, peacocks, does and ducks. But the trademark of the complex is Misa the bear, who, 13 years ago, under unfortunate circumstances, lost his mother. Misa was instantly adopted and grew into the zoo’s beloved chief star. As it is a part of a natural reserve, Tiganjica makes an attractive relaxing and leisure site. Refreshment can be found within a bathing resort, near the bridge of Zabalj. Even closer to the complex, there is a renovated sandy terrain, surrounding a lake and resembling a seaside resort. For those who prefer being active, there are horses available for riding.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-77618226099396804372010-06-22T03:37:00.001-07:002010-06-22T03:37:45.802-07:00Boy George comes to Novi SadBelgrade/Novi Sad, June 16. 2010. (Serbia Today) - Boy George, the famous British musician, is to hold a show at Novi Sad’s Strand beach on 3 July, as a prelude to the big Exit Festival. The controversial singer and former member of the 1980s band Culture Club will appear before the Novi Sad fans as a DJ, which has been his form of musical expression over the past years. Boy George reached heights with Culture Club in early 1980s, when their hit songs such as Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?, Karma Chameleon and It’s a Miracle took the pop charts by storm in both the UK and the USA. He began his solo career in 1986, inspired by the likes of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, and is now both into song-writing and playing music in clubs as a DJ. Boy George has had many private and professional ups and downs, owing to his bohemian lifestyle early in the career, as well as issues with drug abuse. Away from music, he launched his own clothes line called B-Rude a few years ago, which had its promotion in London, New York and Moscow. Also, he attempted to revive his career with Culture Club in 1998, but the band’s reunion never lasted. “Just a little more time, because in 2011 it will be our birthday, so we have to mark the occasion somehow. We may go on a tour. We’ll see what we do, and I can’t say anything with certainty,” Boy George said for BBC.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-83811737954198500202010-06-21T02:27:00.001-07:002010-06-21T02:27:28.377-07:00Penalty gives Ghana victory over 10-man SerbiaBelgrade, June, 15. 2010 (Source: Blic) - Serbia's national football squad has started its World Cup campaign with a 0-1 defeat in the opening game against Ghanlica. After a largely uneventful first half, Serbia's Aleksandar Luković was sent off with two yellow cards in the 74th minute. Seven minutes later, Zdravko Kuzmanović was caught paying handball in the box. Ghana's Asamoah Gyan converted the penalty to a lead for his team. The game ended with the 0-1 score. Serbia boss Radomir Antić fielded the following payers for the squad's first World Cup match: Stojković, Kolarov, Vidić, Ivanović, Lukovic, Milijaš, Stanković, Jovanović, Krasić, Žigić, Pantelić. Ahead of the game, he told reporters that his team was made of champions who will know how to deal with the pressure of the first World Cup game. He added that Ghana, who's manager is another Serb, Milovan Rajevac, was not a team to be underestimated. “The fact is that Ghana was Africa's champion four times, and that they are reigning world champions in the under-21 category. They have a pronounced national motivation, they are ready, strong in one-on-one situations.” Still, Antić said his team had traveled to South Africa with “big ambition”, but added that, ahead of the game, he would “accept a draw” as a satisfactory result. Antić also noted that while around a thousand fans traveled from Belgrade, there were also between 15,000 and 20,000 Serbs who live in South Africa, and expected support from the stands. “I believe our game will make other nations support us as well,” Antić was optimistic. Serbia competes in Group D, along with Ghana, Germany and Australia.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-9598042211741397142010-06-21T02:25:00.001-07:002010-06-21T02:25:49.290-07:00Serbian football team arrives in South AfricaBelgrade, June 14. 2010. (Serbia Today) - Serbia's national football team arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is where the team will stay during the FIFA 2010 World Cup. The top world football competition, held once in four years, will last from June 11 until July 11. The Serbian players were welcomed by a Serbian Football Association delegation headed by President Tomislav Karadžić and General Secretary Zoran Laković. 32 nations will take part in the competition and have been divided into eight groups The top two teams from each group will progress to the last 16. Serbia is in Group D, along with Germany, Ghana and Australia. The national squad will play its first World Cup match against Ghana in Pretoria, on Sunday, June 13.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-11465897595901362242010-06-21T02:21:00.000-07:002010-06-21T02:22:06.785-07:00Gostoljublje - a village in a villageBelgrade /Gostoljublje, June, 15. 2010 (Serbia Today) - with surrounding ethno villages, belongs to a much larger project known as the Eco village. It is situated within the village of Mionica, on the slopes of Divcibare and at the height of 550 meters. This particular ethno village occupies the area of about 11 ha, and is actually a household designed to serve the needs of countryside tourism and production of healthy food. The entire village is one fascinating highland attraction made of traditional Serbian houses, including a house that is about 200 years old. Such a house is known as Vajat. It is a wooden structure, equipped in the spirit of Serbian tradition that provides a perfect comfort, especially after numerous activities each tourist has on their disposal while staying in Gostoljublje. Visitors may immerse themselves into the unknown waters of preparing Serbian dishes, fruit collecting or doing some serious farm work. In addition to providing an active holiday and an insight into life of Serbian countrymen, this area was blessed with amazing natural features composed of enchanting woods, fields, pathways, peaks, springs and streams. On every day basis, tourists may enjoy long walks along marked paths, which all meet at one point, somewhere on the Subjel hill. According to a local legend, this hill holds a lost treasure, which makes it a special attraction and a challenge for every adventurer. During summer, visitors may find refreshment at a popular picnic site, known as the Skakavacki waterfalls, where „The Days of countryside tourism“ happen annually. Or, they can visit the mountain and spa resort of Divcibare, famous for its healing capacities.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-53851314320341601562010-06-21T02:20:00.001-07:002010-06-21T02:20:43.398-07:00Smederevo fortressBelgrade/ Smederevo, June, 15. 2010 (Serbia Today) - Fortress lies on the right bank of the Danube, at the confluence of the Jezava and the Danube rivers. It was erected between 1428 and 1430 during the reign of Despot (title for Serbian rulers after the battle at Kosovo) Djuradj Brankovic. His intention was to make it the seat of the civilian and religious government.This Fortress represents the most monumental military edifice in Serbia and one of the biggest medieval fortifications. Its main purpose was the defense against Turkish attacks. When the Turks conquered it in 1459 it was the end of Serbian medieval state. Smederevo became the capital of Smederevo Sandzak, an important strategic stronghold and a trade center. The Danube, the Jezava and Petijevski brook gave the Fortress its triangular shape dividing it into two parts the Small Town and the Big Town. Most of the towers are on te wall facing the land. Small Town is a specially fortified ruler's court surrounded by water whilst in the Big Town there is a complex which consists of Archbishop's residence and residential area. Small Town is surrounded by six towers and on one of them stands an inscription about Despot Djuradj and the time when it was erected. Big Town is surrounded by nineteen towers. The towers are 11 m wide and 20 m high and once were protected by cannons. In 1480. the Turks built one tower on all three corners as well as a tower in the middle of the town wall. The Fortress of Smederevo is an interesting place and for its history and architecture definitely worth visiting.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-72145632064447645662010-06-21T02:01:00.000-07:002010-06-21T02:13:33.467-07:00Promotion of rural tourismBelgrade June 14. 2010. (Serbia Today) - The "Days of rural tourism” will be held on June 19th and 20th in the village Skakavci near Kosjeric, organizers announced. Organizers of the exhibit are Local administration and and Tourism Organization of Kosjerić. The event will kick off with fife players competition, children folk games and rock concert. On the second day, visitors will enjoy rural sports and children games. Also the audience will be able to taste dishes from Kosjeric region.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-80987143862441931852010-06-18T03:37:00.001-07:002010-06-18T03:37:50.952-07:00Serbian football team had their first training session on the pitch of a nearby university campus in Johannesburg Belgrade, June, 12. 2010 (Serbia Today) - Serbia coach Radomir Antic said that team is entering pre-tournament preparations, and “by the time we take on Ghana in our first game, we will have reached our desired level of form.” Antic then addressed the issue of key defender Nemanja Vidic, who has not been training of late. “Ever since he got ill, he hasn’t trained, but he feels much better and I hope Vidic will be ready for the opener against Ghana”, said Antic. Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic said this squad of players was very different from the one that had a disastrous tournament four years ago in Germany. “I want to do something I will be proud of. I will give my best to make South Africa a very positive experience for the Serbia national team”, said the vice-captain. Serbia Football Association president Tomislav Karadzic says the team’s goal is to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-31173068369995336222010-06-18T03:35:00.000-07:002010-06-18T03:36:00.685-07:00Belgrade’s Boat Carnival 20th June <br />Belgrade, June 12, 2010 (Serbia Today) – Belgrade’s Boat Carnival from 18 to 20 June will last for three days for the first time, announced Belgrade Tourist Organization (TOB). Carnival program, will be held on Sunday 20th June in the center of Belgrade and on the Sava River, on the part of local waters and the shores from Branko's Bridge to the basin of the Danube. The program provides the following attractions and activities: water sports, rides on decorated carnival ships, carnival and children's performances from Srbiije and abroad and dance groups. Belgrade’s Boat Carnival this year will be held as part of major European events The Danube Day, which is also celebrated in Serbia.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-42510094364032965392010-06-18T03:31:00.000-07:002010-06-18T03:32:13.706-07:00Niska spa – southern Serbia treasureBelgrade, June, 12. 2010. (Serbia Today) Niska spa is situated at the foot of Koritnik, a part of Suva Planina mountain which towers 248 m above the sea level. The tourist center is placed in the southeast of Serbia, close to the Nis-Sofija main road. It is 10 km away from Nis and 250 km away from Belgrade. Natural features of the spa are: mild continental climate, thermal and mineral water, natural and mineral mud. Mineral water from 5 springs "Glavno vrelo", "Suva Banja", "Skolska cesma", "Banjica" and "Pasjaca" are all so-called soil-alkaline homeothermes (36-38°C), mildly mineralized with 56 liters per second capacity. Nis Spa has 3 facilities "Radon", "Zelengora" and "Terme" with state-of-the-art medical equipment used for rheumatic and cardiovascular diseases diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation and for orthopedic surgery treatments. Medical and tourist facilities are situated in a 5 hectare park. Close to Nis Spa is park-forest Kosutnjak, with running tracks. Nis spa is an ideal place for training and competitions in team sports, as it has soccer, futsal, handball and tennis courts, a racecourse and a rifle range. There are also a library, art gallery and outdoor stage, which has hosted many events within "Kulturno leto u Niškoj Banji" festival. If you come to Niska spa you must visit the City of Nis, cultural and historical center of southern Serbia. Monuments include: Mediana, Cele-kula, 18th century Nis Fortress, Cegar, Memorial Museum and WWII camp "Crveni krst". Sicevacka Gorge - the attractive canyon of the Nisava River with its rare flora and fauna, Jelasinacka Gorge, a special nature preserve, Bojanine vode and Kamenicki vis.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-17727349389018592612010-06-15T02:58:00.001-07:002010-06-15T02:58:37.731-07:00Ana Ivanovic among hottest tennis players of all timeBelgrade, June, 11. 2010 (Serbia Today) – Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic was placed on the list of hottest tennis players of all time by UK magazine The Sun. She and Steffi Graf share fifth place on a list. Former tennis beauty Anna Kournikova has been named the hottest player, with second place going to Maria Sharapova. Gabriela Sabatiniis third and fourth place went to Annabel Croft. The Sun tabloid’s survey involved more than 5,000 British people. Ivanovic’s rival on court, Russia’s Maria Sharapova, is, according to the list, the hottest active tennis player. The magazine has also organized a survey picking the hottest male tennis player, with the former US legend Andre Agassi taking up spot number one. He is followed by Rafael Nadal, while third place went to Bjorn Borg, who is followed by Pat Cash and Roger Federer.<br /> Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2269955884729236273.post-61340468727537323672010-06-15T02:50:00.000-07:002010-06-15T02:51:13.825-07:00Sirmium – history to write aboutBelgrade, June 11. 2010. (Serbia Today) - Doctor Michael Warner, Professor at the State University of New York has been working together with our archeologists for more than a decade in researching Sirmium, a valuable archeological Roman site in Serbia. Recently Warner promoted his English-Serbian monography on Sirmium. Michael Warner is an expert on the Roman architecture and sculpture with more than three decades experience on excavations in the Balkans and the North America. In recent years he has been involved in international project of tourist promotion of the Roman archeology in the territory of Serbia. “In these group of monuments there are also: the capital of the Viminatium province (near Pozarevac), military camps Singidunum (Belgrade), Diana (near Kladovo), Romuliana (Zajecar), Naisus (Nis), the birth place of Czar Constantine and a villa in Mediana (Nis). Sirmium with the Emperor’s Palace is an entrance gate to this series of chief tourist destinations which represent Itinerarium Romanum of Serbia or ‘The Road of Culture of Roman Emperors in Serbia”, said Warner for daily Blic.Serbia Todayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13177307702473869791noreply@blogger.com0