Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Culture

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Stories Worth Your Attention

Selected by a reader who believes that great books don’t have borders — only readers who cross...

“Little Trouble Girls” Triumphs at the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film

The sensual coming-of-age story follows 16-year-old Lucija (Jara Sofija Ostan) during a choral retreat, exploring themes of identity and emotional awakening. Ostan received the...

Final Season of Outer Banks Begins Filming in Dubrovnik

Filming for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s popular series Outer Banks has officially commenced in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The production began in late...

The Only City in the Balkans Built on Nine Rivers

Surrounded by the mountains Grmeč, Mulež, and Behremaginica, the town’s landscape is shaped by the Sana River and its eight tributaries — Saniča, Bliha,...

Ljubljana Gallery Honors Avant-Garde Visionary Avgust Černigoj

Atelje Lučka & Avgust, is marking the 40th anniversary of avant-garde pioneer Avgust Černigoj’s death with an exhibition titled Homage to Černigoj, opening on...

Domovina Program Encourages Youth with Croatian Roots to Relocate

The program offers support and resources to help participants integrate, including language courses, cultural immersion, and assistance with employment opportunities. The goal is to strengthen...

Sarajevo Film Festival Crowns New Voices in Regional Cinema

Sarajevo rolled up its red carpet on 22 August as the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival came to a close. The Heart of Sarajevo for...

Vandalism Strikes Dubrovnik’s 15th-Century Small Onofrio Fountain

In the quiet, early hours of Sunday, Dubrovnik awoke to the news that one of its most treasured historic landmarks — the Small Onofrio...

Dua Lipa Granted Kosovo Citizenship by Presidential Decree

Kosovo* has officially granted citizenship to Dua Lipa, the internationally acclaimed singer of Kosovar Albanian heritage, in a move that underscores her impact as...

Europe’s Oldest Lakeside Settlement Unearthed in Albania

Excavations in the Lin area have uncovered what researchers believe could be Europe’s oldest known lakeside settlement, dating back over 8,000 years. Wooden pile structures preserved in...

Pula Welcomes the 72nd Edition of Its Film Festival

PULA, CROATIA – With a packed Arena and a summer breeze swirling through its ancient stone arches, the 72nd Pula Film Festival opened Thursday night with music,...

End of an Era: Al Jazeera Balkans Shuts Down After 14 Years

Al Jazeera Balkans, the Sarajevo-based arm of the Qatari media giant, is set to cease operations after 14 years of broadcasting across Southeast Europe. Launched...

In Season

Festival Radar

From mountaintop orchestras to seaside raves, summer in the Adria region means one thing: festivals everywhere. Between July and September, the region transforms into...

Slovenia’s Timeless Jurjevanje Festival

In the quiet Slovenian town of Črnomelj, something remarkable happens each June. The pastoral calm of Bela Krajina bursts into colour, rhythm and joy as...

New Adria Film & TV Academy Launches Regional Awards

The AFA Awards honour the finest film and TV productions from the countries of the former Yugoslavia, building on the legacy of the Heart of Sarajevo Awards for...