Faces & Places

The National Day Of The Sovereign Order of Malta

8/6/2023

In the garden of the Archbishop’s Palace, which is adjacent to the Embassy, the National Day of the Sovereign Order of Malta in the Republic of Serbia was held on 8th June. It was an occasion to commemorate the humanitarian initiatives of the Order in Serbia and announce the latest WISH that has been fulfilled. As part of the “Make a WISH to the Order of Malta” campaign, a multisport field was inaugurated in Bač on 9th June and donated to the local church. This project, which originated from an idea by Mino Raiola, the manager of world-renowned football champions, is a tangible expression of our unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and our dedication to improving local communities. Raiola, who passed away last year, believed that engaging young people in sports is the best way to keep them away from the risks of the streets.

Reception On The Occasion Of The Russia Day

14/6/2023

A reception was organised at the Russian Embassy in Serbia, marking Russia Day, a national holiday established on the occasion of adopting the Declaration on State Sovereignty of the Russian Federation. The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, was among the guests. “There is no indication of a change in the consistent position of the presidents of Serbia and Belgrade, and above all, in what is crucial. We are convinced that there will be no recognition of Kosovo and that there will be no change in cooperation with Russia,” said Russian Ambassador, H.E. Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, addressing those gathered at the reception on the occasion of Russia Day. Greeting the guests, the Russian ambassador reminded of the words of President Putin that Russia Day is first and foremost a holiday of national and people’s unity that symbolises loyalty to patriotism and that it is a sacred heritage.

Statehood Day Of Slovenia Marked

14/6/2023

President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, who was in Belgrade on a working visit, attended a reception on the occasion of the Statehood Day of the Republic of Slovenia, organised by the Embassy and hosted by Ambassador H.E. Damjan Bergant. “The reception at the National Day organised by the Embassy of Slovenia in Serbia indicates that Slovenia and Serbia are building political relations characterised by open dialogue and commitment

The Opening Of The EU Opportunity Week

21/6/2023 to cooperation and solving issues of common interest. Slovenian companies are also active. There are over 1500; they employ more than 25.000 people. I am glad that in the future cooperation will get further strengthened in energy, science and tourism.

EU Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Emanuele Giaufret opened the EU Opportunity Week with a formal reception at the MTS Hall. In addition to the ceremonial reception, the guests had the opportunity to see the exhibition “Innovation Expo”, and 11 companies, supported by the European Union’s funds through the Innovation Activity Fund programs, presented their innovative solutions and achieved results. “Our mission, my mission is to make Serbia an even bigger part of the EU economy and society as it progresses on its path of integration,” said European Union Ambassador Emanuele Giaufret at the opening of the EU Opportunity Week.