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Troubled Albanian Museum Sunk by Hoxha Row
Donors spent hundreds of thousands of euro building a new museum in Gjirokastra - but the results were questionable and it ultimately closed over an ideological dispute.
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Serbia to Rebuild WWII Death Camp as Memorial
The Belgrade authorities plan to reconstruct the ‘Judenlager Semlin’ concentration camp, where more than 7,000 Jewish women and children were killed, turning it into a memorial centre.
Depeche Mode Concert Lights Up Belgrade
One of the most successful electro bands of all time, Depeche Mode performed a breathtaking show in the Serbian capital in front of around 30,000 fans.
Balkan Contestants Gear Up For Eurovision
Performers from Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will take to the stage for the first semi-final of Eurovision 2013 on Tuesday, closely watched by the glitzy song contest’s Balkan fans.
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Exploring Belgrade on Foot
The fifth season of Belgrade Walks brings new programmes for visitors wishing to explore the capital from the pavement perspective.
Oliver Stone, Alexis Tsipras Join Croatia ‘Subversives’
US film-maker Stone and Greek opposition leader Tsipras will be among the guests at this month’s left-wing Subversive Festival in the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Kusturica: West Kicking Serbs Out of Kosovo
Serbian film director says landmark Serbia-Kosovo deal concludes international community's job of creating monolithic ethnic communities in the Balkans.
Exploring the Buildings of the Future
From new trends in European building design to an Oriental journey in the footsteps of Le Corbusier, Belgrade architecture week explores both local and international issues.
New Look Parobrod Re-Opens its Doors
The premises of this cultural institution re-open for visitors following a makeover with concerts on April 18.
Bosnian Director Boycotts Festival Over ‘Nationalist’ Kusturica
Sarajevo’s Selma Spahic has withdrawn her play from this year’s Sterijino Pozorje Theatre Festival in Novi Sad, because it will be opened by controversial Serbian film director Emir Kusturica.
Belgrade Marathon Heads for Starting Line
This year’s Belgrade Marathon will throng the capital’s streets with 1,000 runners and again feature a star guest appearance from former Olympic medal-winner Carl Lewis.
Prijedor War Crimes Film Shown in Belgrade
The Hague Tribunal held its Belgrade premier of the documentary film Crimes Before the ICTY: Prijedor, on Thursday.
Connecting Up Belgrade’s Rich Past
Over four days, the Days of Belgrade festival offers a wealth of guided tours and shows celebrating the city’s history and culture.
Aida Returns to the Main Stage
A new version of Verdi’s famous opera, based on an Ancient Egyptian love story, premieres in Belgrade in April.
Culture Minister Pledges to Reopen Belgrade Museums
Bratislav Petkovic has announced the reopening of three important museums, including the National Museum.
Spotlight Falls on Art of Dance
The tenth Belgrade Dance Festival will be bringing the latest world productions to dance lovers in the capital and beyond.
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Foltin and the Art of Private Folklore
The band from Bitola describe their approach to music as an irrational process of creating a ‘private folklore’ out of their impressions and dreams, and their latest album as a tonic for apathy and depression.
Teaching Serbia to Love Modern Dance
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Extra Detention Sought for Bosnia Federation President
The State Prosecutor has sought two more months' custody for the Federation entity President, Zivko Budimir, along with four others arrested in an alleged bribery case.
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Bulgarian Turmoil Deterring Investors
Investors considering Bulgarian markets will be cautious as long as the current political unrest continues, experts warn.
