News archive of February 2014
Canadian artist Jo Ann Lanneville to exhibit in Belgrade
BELGRADE - 'The Nature of the Universe', an exhibition of works by the prominent Canadian printmaker Jo Ann Lanneville, will be opened at the Belgrade gallery of Graficki kolektiv on March 3.
In this exhibition, the artist addresses the issue of disturbing the ecological balance, and offers the viewers a place to hide and avoid witnessing the destruction of the environment.
Parties need to show self-control and respect for citizens
BELGRADE – The Protector of the Citizens, the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection and the Anti-Corruption Agency appealed Friday to all participants in the election campaign ahead of Serbia’s early parliamentary elections to respect “the letter and spirit of the rules” and to establish a higher degree of self-control and respect for citizens.
Tanjug closes fiscal 2013 on positive note
BELGRADE - For the fourth year in a row, Tanjug News Agency showed a positive balance in its financial statement, the news agency’s managing board has said in a release.
The good result was achieved despite the fact that the Serbian government as the news agency's owner has reduced subsidies for its services.
Serbia has to preserve its heritage
BELGRADE - The National Library of Serbia has celebrated its 182nd anniversary on Friday, which also marks the National Book Day.
The ceremony was attended by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, who pointed to the institution's fundamental role in the preservation of the national identity, language and culture.
Industrial growth totals 3.8 percent in January
BELGRADE - Industrial production in Serbia was by 3.8 percent higher in January 2014 than in the same month in 2013, but it was lower by 12.6 percent relative to the average in 2013, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (RZS) released.