Why We Count Down to the New Year: The Psychological and Cultural Significance of the New Year's Countdown

Why We Count Down to the New Year: The Psychological and Cultural Significance of the New Year's Countdown

Cultural heritage professors explain why the ritual of counting down from ten to zero holds such significance on New Year's Eve. Although it seems like an ancient tradition, the countdown is actually ...

Why Do People Wear Red Clothes for New Year's?

Why Do People Wear Red Clothes for New Year's?

The year 2025 ends on Wednesday, and the new year 2026 arrives at midnight. As usual, many people will wear something red, especially underwear. But have you ever wondered why this custom exists? Wear...

Traditional Quran Evening Held in Kakanj Attracting Thousands of Visitors

Traditional Quran Evening Held in Kakanj Attracting Thousands of Visitors

The traditional event called Quran Evening was held in Kakanj, which, once again, attracted a large number of visitors this year. The sports hall in Kakanj was packed, and a large number of people fol...

Autobiography 'I am Alen' Now Available to Blind People

Autobiography 'I am Alen' Now Available to Blind People

Alen Muhić's autobiographical book, titled "I am Alen," has received a new and exceptionally important edition. Namely, the book has been translated into Braille, making it accessible to blind and vis...

New Year's Walk with Lamps and Torches Around Lake Trojica

New Year's Walk with Lamps and Torches Around Lake Trojica

The Tourist Association of Sveta Trojica in Slovenske Gorice invites citizens to a New Year's night walk with lamps and torches around Lake Trojica. The event will be held on January 1st between 6 PM ...

New Poetry Collection by Jeton Kelmendi: Mantra as a Powerful Expression and Deep Thought

New Poetry Collection by Jeton Kelmendi: Mantra as a Powerful Expression and Deep Thought

The renowned poet, academic, and translator Jeton Kelmendi has presented his new poetry collection titled "Mantra," which represents a significant addition to his rich and esteemed body of work. This ...

Renovation of Museums at Skopje Fortress Nearing Completion, Opening Announced by March

Renovation of Museums at Skopje Fortress Nearing Completion, Opening Announced by March

The Minister of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia, Zoran Ljutkov, has announced the near completion of the renovation works on the museums located within the Skopje Kale complex, better known as ...

Serbian Primer and Grammar: The First Books for Children in Njegoš's Montenegro

Serbian Primer and Grammar: The First Books for Children in Njegoš's Montenegro

The Serbian primer from 1836, printed in Cetinje during the time of Petar II Petrović Njegoš, represents an important part of the history of education in Montenegro. This primer, adorned with a cross ...

Vasko Popa: Verses That Celebrate the Beauty of Existence

Vasko Popa: Verses That Celebrate the Beauty of Existence

The poem "If It Weren't For Your Eyes" by Serbian poet Vasko Popa, represents a powerful and emotional dedication to the beauty and significance of a loved one in an individual's life. The verses cele...

Events in Culture and Politics: Dismissals, Appointments, and Remembrance in Serbia at the End of 2025

Events in Culture and Politics: Dismissals, Appointments, and Remembrance in Serbia at the End of 2025

At the end of December 2025, Serbia recorded a series of significant events in culture and politics, marked by dismissals at the Republic Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, changes at...

Traditional Steak Tartare: A Recipe for a Festive Classic

Traditional Steak Tartare: A Recipe for a Festive Classic

Steak tartare, an indispensable dish on festive tables, is prepared according to a traditional recipe that includes hand-chopped meat and homemade mayonnaise. This recipe is valued for its simplicity ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Actor Known for 'The Wire' and Spike Lee Films, Has Passed Away

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Actor Known for 'The Wire' and Spike Lee Films, Has Passed Away

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his role as corrupt Senator Clay Davis in the popular HBO series 'The Wire' and numerous films directed by Spike Lee, has passed away at the age of 71. The...