Philip Pinnington

VIRTUS philanthropy awards given in ceremony in Belgrade

VIRTUS awards were presented on Saturday in a ceremony in Belgrade for philanthropy campaigns and programs carried out in 2015.

The awards in five main and two special categories were presented by U.S. and Canadian ambassadors to Serbia, Michael Kirby and Philip Pinnington, and deputy head of EU's delegation in Serbia Oskar Benedikt.

Canada ensures USD 500,000 for Serbia

OBRENOVAC - Canadian Ambassador Philip Pinnington stated that his country's government has ensured additional USD 500,000 for the recovery in Serbia after the last year's flashing floods.

The funds will be directed where most necessary via UNOPS and would be used for recovery of the facilities damaged in the floods, Pinnington said during his visit to Obrenovac.