Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade, Serbia

Non-smoking cafes in Belgrade

Since the new anti-smoking law was implemented some weeks ago, the situation with the cafes, restaurants and clubs has never been worse – it seems that the smokers are now smoking even more in these because they can’t do it at their work places, in shopping malls and other public

iPod the law and the law won

The new Road safety and traffic law is already proving to be a positive thing. Here are some of the life-saving changes: No cell phones while driving, unless it’s hands-free. Lights must be on always, even during the day when it’s bright. Bicyclists and motorist must always wear a helmet.

It’s funny cos it’s true

Judge: Good afternoon! Please, introduce yourself. Accused: Boris Tadić. Judge: Your occupation? Accused: Psychologist. Judge: Where is your work located? Accused: My work address is Andrićev venac 1. Judge: Is that a psychological institution? Accused: That’s the institution of the President of the Republic. Yes, this is the real transcript

Crna Reka boot camp

Disclaimer: video contains some very disturbing images. Stories about drug addicts being beaten as a way of punishment for not following the rules of Crna Reka spiritual/rehabilitation centre have been going around for a couple of years now, but it wasn’t until the public actually got to see the video

Arrested for burning American flag

There are probably a lot of countries where you can get arrested for burning a flag of some country. Serbia is not one of them, according to the constitution. However… Ratibor Trivunac was arrested for burning a flag of the United States after all. Ten days in prison, says the

Smoke ‘em if you <3 ‘em

Once again, a gruesome threat called the smoking ban has been lurking from the halls of Serbian assembly. The anti-smoking law is apparently almost complete and is to be adopted in near future. The smokers are panicking like never before – all the wars, sanctions, bombing, pollution, corruption and other

Discriminate Thy Neighbour

Main topic of the past several days in Serbia (besides celebrity Big Brother and Eurosong contest, that is): the anti-discrimination law and the problem it created for the traditional religious organizations in Serbia – Serbian Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, the Islamic Community of Serbia, the Evangelical Church, the Christian


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