How to Plan, Build, Use, and Maintain Energy-Efficient Buildings
Solar energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources, and Serbia’s sunny climate makes it an ideal candidate for solar panel adoption. But how do you know if your home, business, or even a larger public building is suitable for solar panels? The answer lies in using tools that assess the potential of […]
The Great Energy Shift: What Could Young People Do to Enhance Home Energy Performance
Making your home more energy-efficient isn’t just about saving money, and it is not something to leave solely in the hands of adults—it’s about stepping up for the planet and creating a better future. Serbian households use a lot more energy than the EU average, so there’s huge potential to cut costs, boost comfort, and […]
Mario Husten: Culture must change the currency, from money to improvisation and resourcefulness
In this enlightening conversation with Mario Husten, the visionary founder of Holzmarkt, we delve into the vibrant subcultural landscape of Belgrade. Husten shares his insights on how the city’s unique blend of history and creativity fosters an environment ripe for innovation and artistic expression. This interview explores Husten’s belief that true cultural value transcends financial […]
Call for Young Ambassadors – Inspiring Girls
The international organization Inspiring Girls is opening a contest for girls aged 11 to 16 to become part of a global network of female ambassadors who inspire their peers, break stereotypes and initiate positive changes in society and the local community. Inspiring Girls is an international organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women that […]
“The Unpredictable Past of the Future” – The first Sci-Fi, political, and utopian magazine for children
The book “Unpredictable Past Future. About the Political Potential of Utopia”, edited by Ivana Momčilović and published by Edicija Jugoslavija, was presented recently in the Belgrade Youth Center Club.The book examines the relationship between aesthetics, politics, and education, moving between the text of the author (Free Theories of Fiction: The Political Potential of Utopia), the […]
Manifesto for the Future: Embracing Microtactics at the Mikser Festival
**Why micro and why mix it?** The Mikser Festival, in its latest edition titled “Microtactics,” served as a vibrant tapestry woven from innovative ideas, sustainable practices, and collaborative endeavors. This annual event was not merely a showcase; it is a call to action for all participants to engage with pressing contemporary challenges while celebrating creativity […]
If Chopin would speak – Concerto
World premiere: Concert by Lukas Genuišas and Kosta Jakić and Open studio with artists The famous Lithuanian-Russian pianist Genuišas, the laureate of the Chopin competition and the young Belgian pianist of Serbian origin, Kosta Jakić, together in the premiere Belgrade concert on October 31, 2024 in the Great Hall of the Kolarac Endowment. It is […]
Nature-based Solutions – The euPOLIS video
The European Horizon 2020 project euPOLIS strives to improve the quality of life of people in cities through the introduction of nature-inspired solutions in urban planning practices, creating living conditions that favorably affect the physical and mental health of citizens.
European House Belgrade – a fusion of culture, innovation, and meeting place
At the beginning of September, the European House was opened in Belgrade, on the corner of Knez Mihailova and Zmaj Jovina streets. It is more than 700 square meters of modernly arranged space that will serve as a school, theater, cinema, gallery, museum, and classroom in the future. The aim is to create stronger cultural […]
Inspiring Girls International Award to Maja Lalić
The headquarters of the London organization Inspiring Girls recently announced that the winner of their eponymous award in the volunteer category 2024 is Maja Lalić, an architect from Belgrade and director of the Mikser Association. As they explained in their statement, Maja deserved this recognition as a professional who advocates and implements the principles of […]