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Research and science station Petnica
Research and science station Petnica Research and science station Petnica is a non-profit organization and educational institution located in Serbia. It was founded in 1982. and has since become one of the leading science education and research centers in the country and the region. It is probably, the oldest and the biggest independent non-profit organization…
Read MoreSerbian scientists with CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research
Serbian scientists with CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) is one of the world’s leading scientific research centers. CERN is a remarkable scientific institution that has played a major role in advancing our understanding of the universe. It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and has been a…
Read MoreOrthodox Easter – symbolism and customs
Orthodox Easter – symbolism and customs Easter with its unique symbolism of the victory of life over death is one of the most important holidays in Christianity and the Serbian Orthodox Church, which celebrates the day of Christ’s resurrection. It is celebrated with great joy throughout Serbia. The date of Orthodox Easter is determined by…
Read MoreStrong and Powerful Brandy
Strong and Powerful Brandy “This year, the plum tree gave many fruits. And pear and apricot” – Rajko, officially my “second cousin”, and unofficially my uncle, will tell me a little later; in any case, a man whom I rarely see, and even then he usually brings sweets and coffee to me to sweeten the…
Read MoreMarvelous and Charming Manasija
Marvelous and Charming Manasija Šumadija and Western Serbia are often forgotten when mentioning the natural and cultural riches that Serbia has, while the focus mostly stays on Belgrade or the far south of Serbia. However, 130 kilometers south of Belgrade, there is the well-known town of Despotovac, which has just over 4,000 people in its…
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