Faces & Places

Korean Embassy’s Annual Reception For Economic Partners

1/6/2023

This year’s Korean Embassy’s Annual Reception for Economic Partners brought over 100 guests to the Residence of the Ambassador, where they enjoyed refreshments and traditional Korean food and drinks. In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Ambassador Jeong Lee thanked everyone for their support and contribu-

Italian Embassy Celebrates Festa della Repubblica

2/6/2023

At the residence of the Italian ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Luca Gori, the Day of the Republic of Italy was traditionally celebrated. In his address, Ambassador Gori said that in the last year, the friend- tion to strengthening economic cooperation between Korea and Serbia. Much has been done in this field lately, including a tentative deal to sign a bilateral investment treaty to promote mutual investments, visits of high-level Korean delegations and business people, and a business roundtable prepared by KOTRA. At the same time, working-level discussions on free trade agreements are underway. ship between Serbia and Italy has strengthened on all levels and that Italy will continue to preserve peace and security in the Balkans. The reception was also an opportunity to present “Made in Italy”, and guests enjoyed vintage cars, Italian cuisine and culture. The photo exhibition “Roma Eterna Promozione”, dedicated to the city’s bid to host Expo 2030, was also presented and organised in cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute from Belgrade. The event was attended by Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, numerous ministers, representatives of local and international institutions, and representatives from the world of business, culture and sports.

IWC Coffee Morning At Kuća Kralja Petra

7/6/2023

IWC Belgrade’s last coffee morning before the Summer break was held at Kuća Kralja Petra, whose organisers generously offered to host the event. IWC members enjoyed each other’s company at the must-see destination on Belgrade’s cultural map, surrounded by its beautiful garden. The new President of IWC Belgrade, Barbora Kuchtova, welcomed guests and gave an insight into her hopes for IWC over the coming year, particularly emphasising the Charity Bazaar being held on 3rd December. This event included a “Potluck Brunch”, where IWC members were invited to share dishes from their countries, and we were spoilt with an impressive array of savoury and sweet delicacies.

National Day Of Portugal

7/6/2023

Many dignitaries from the public and cultural life of Serbia, as well as numerous representatives of the diplomatic corps, attended the formal reception organised last night on the celebration of Portugal Day at the Hilton Hotel. Ambassador of Portugal H.E. Virginia Piña, addressed the present guests and emphasised the significance of this day for the Portuguese people. The national day of Portugal is celebrated on 10th June, the most important public holiday in Portugal and the date with which the nation identifies. On that day in 1580, the greatest Portuguese poet of all time, Luís de Camões, died. That date was chosen because the famous poet’s exact date of birth is unknown.