It’s Time For Serbia To Stand Up And Grasp The Nettle
An online search for Novak Djokovic spews out a seemingly endless stream of stories on how he has positively changed the image of Serbia and then, like Caesar to Rome, he brought thousands to the streets of Belgrade to celebrate his victorious homecoming.
Of course, it is true that many of these reports are riddled with hyperbole and over-the-top praise for the sportsman’s triumph. There have even been demands for the sanctification of the young tennis star.
While it is easy to pour scorn on the inflated enthusiasm of a number of these celebratory stories, there is legitimacy in their core message. What we all witnessed was a natural outpouring of national pride in the incredible success of a countryman.
Classical Guitar Hails An Incredible New Star From Montenegro
Classical guitar has found a bright new star in the form of the Montenegrin Miloš Karadaglić. With just one jaw-dropping collection of music until his belt, this charismatic young virtuoso guitarist is already being hailed for his brilliant technique and majestic musicality.
Fans across Europe are able to judge for themselves what critics have been saying for months, as Miloštours Europe in July and August with his stunning new album, Mediterraneo / The Guitar. The tour includes a lunchtime performance in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the UK. After that, Miloš will move on to the US.
Summer in the City Shows Belgrade at its Best
Belgrade is a welcoming city to be experienced at its best in the summer, when the bustling street cafes, relaxed river bars and city gardens come alive with stylish young people promenading the avenues, squares and parks.
On a previous New Year’s Eve visit, winter draped the grey city is a deep blanket of snow and provided its own allure. While providing a attractive monochrome beauty against Belgrade’s often blackened buildings, the snow kept hidden the city’s true beauty. It was time for that to change and so I returned in June.
This time I was in for a treat, as the start of summer heralded a bright new season for Belgrade’s infamous riverside splavs and café culture. Not to mention dance-until-dawn nightlife and some seriously fine dining.
Chelsea Scores Own Goal in Lame Clash With Serbia
The ignorant and ill-chosen comments of publicity-chasing US TV presenter Chelsea Handler have angered Serbs around the world and given her producers a headache.
In recent days, a transatlantic storm has erupted following some outrageous slurs on Serbia and the Serbs. US TV host and alleged comedian Chelsea Handler who seems to resort to lame controversy to boost her ratings showed her small-town attitude when she let rip on her E! TV show, Chelsea Lately. Alongside panelists and guests Greg Proops, Chris Franjola and Natasha Leggero, the 36-year-old fired a volley of national insults targeting Serbia, thinly disguised as ‘comedy’ during an easy-target piece about Amy Winehouse. The guests were visibly supportive of the comments in their laughter and applause (video).
