Culture Policy Focus
New Secrets of Ancient Times Emerge in Butrint
Archeologists are unearthing an important new building in the UNESCO-protected ancient city in Albania, which could shed fresh light on the life of the Roman colony.
Why Serbia’s Cultural Guardians Still Fear Europe
The prevalent fear regarding Serbia’s European candidacy - that Europe will ‘swallow’ Serbia’s culture and force it do dance to its tune – is misplaced.
Kosovo’s Vetevendosje Keep Faith in Graffiti
The Self-determination movement may have gone from street movement to the third largest party in parliament – but they have no intention of relinquishing one of their most powerful weapons.
‘Clip’ Shines Grim Light on Belgrade’s Suburban Youth
Young Serbian director Maja Milos is raising eyebrows with her debut film, which uses explicit sexuality to portray the alienated world of adolescents in Belgrade suburbs.
Artists Cross Tense Serbia-Kosovo Border on Net
As attempts to build artistic and musical bridges between Kosovo and Serbia remain hostage to political tensions, new technology is offering a solution.
Capital’s EU Culture Bid Leaves Some Serbs Unmoved
Belgrade is keen to become the EU’s Capital of Culture in 2020 – but the city’s independent arts scene and leaders of some other towns have both doubts and objections.
The Art of Joining the Party
Two playwrights who joined a number of political parties, using a modified speech by Goebbels as their agenda, have turned their experience into a performance called Oni Zive, (They Live).
Critics Say Revamp Takes Pristina Back to Square One
Plan to embellish Kosovo’s capital with a sequence of squares is getting a hostile reception from the art crowd, though locals are a lot less skeptical.
Co-productions Remain Filmmakers’ Dream in Bosnia
Moviemakers from the country’s two entities hardly ever work together, which is why a short movie called “Happiness”, to be filmed soon, is attracting attention.
Funding Reform Leaves Albanian Arts in Limbo
As the third law on arts funding in 20 years struggles to be implemented, dilemmas about the public financing of festivals and arts events seem no nearer a solution.
Socialist Sees Red Over Albania’s Centennial
While the government unveils a list of events to mark the day, one MP says they are not delivering what they promised and have deliberately sidelined the town where independent Albania was born.
Slovene Rock Star Urges Return to Balkan Roots
Unveiling his new album, Zoran Predin says Balkan nations need to rediscover their traditional music, if they don’t want their musical scene to be overwhelmed by English and American pop.
Kosovo War Film Wins International Plaudits
With a Sundance Festival award under its belt, Blerta Zeqiri’s ‘The Return’ looks like ending the run of Kosovo war movies that passed into film oblivion.
Kosovo Museum Under Investigation
Prosecutors are investigating whether 500,000 euro provided to Kosovo’s national museum has been misused, Balkan Insight has learnt.
Philistine Serbia Breaks its Young Artists’ Hearts
The average arts graduate’s romantic dreams are soon shattered in Serbia - a land where the state has little cash and businesses are only interested in sponsoring sport.
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