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Podržite naš rad Go Fund Me donacijom: https://shorturl.at/llSG5Veliko hvala! ❤️U najnovijoj epizodi podkasta „Na kafi sa“ Srpskog siti kluba ugostili smo Đorđa Trikoša, stručnjaka za strateške komunikacije. Sa Đorđem smo se osvrnuli na trenutnu situaciju u Srbiji uključujući – koje su najslabije karike na madijskom polju i da li ima objektivnosti pri izveštavanju o svemu što se u Srbiji trenutno dešava. Razmotrili smo zašto je civilno društvo na udaru, kako dešavanja u Srbiji utiču na region, kao i koja je uloga dijaspore. Dodatno smo razmotrili kako se o Srbiji priča van Srbije, da li postoji strategija, kakva je uloga opozicije, i u kom pravcu zapravo ide Srbija. Šta ćete čuti u ovoj epizodi:(00:02:50) Medijska scena u Srbiji danas (00:06:10) Kako razlučiti šta je istina u izveštavanjima(00:10:33) Čemu služi zastrašivanje civilnog društva(00:14:03) Strateško rešavanje korupcije? (00:16:48) Degradacija Skupštine(00:22:26) Problem diskutabilne retorike (00:26:25) Da li je strah promenio stranu (00:33:47) Da li vlast ima strategiju (00:35:41) Razlog konstantnog medijskog eksponiranja vlasti(00:38:45) Odnos ostatka sveta prema situaciji u Srbiji(00:43:00) Uticaj situacije u region na Srbiju(00:44:42) Uticaj situacije u Srbiji na region(00:47:06) Koja je uloga dijaspore (00:55:15) Da li je svaka kritika opozicije konstruktivna(00:58:05) U kom pravcu ide Srbija Linkovi ka referencama:Đorđe Trikoš’s LinkedInPovežite se sa nama:SCC YT channelFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FBFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on XPodcast by: Natasha Kocsis Organisation: Serbian City Club Production: YourPodcastIllustration:  Nemanja Ristic, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimation of the intro/outro: Chike J.Fotografija za thumbnail: Blic TV

4/1/25 • 64:31

Support our work on Go Fund Me donations: https://shorturl.at/llSG5Many thanks! ❤️During our latest “Coffee With” episode, Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Professor Dejan Đokić, a historian and an author. Dejan has been teaching comparative European History at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth since 2003. Before that Dejan was a professor of modern and contemporary history at Goldsmiths, University of London where, in 2009, he founded and was the first director of the Centre for the Study of the Balkans. We discussed Dejan’s book “A Concise History of Serbia” – the first single volume history of Serbia and Serbs from the Middle Ages to the present day in any language. We explored what and where is Serbia, how has the perception of the country changed, in particular in the last 50 or so years, and whether it is possible to distinguish the history of Serbia from the history of the Serbian people.We further reflected on the student protests in Serbia, the inaction of the EU when it comes to recent events in Serbia, the role and impact of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and what is the future for Serbia. We will air the full episode on Saturday at 7am UK and 8am Serbian time on our Youtube and website, and all other leading streaming services. What you will hear in this episode:(00:02:46) Where and what is Serbia?(00:10:31) Perception of Serbia (00:16:40) Surprising discoveries about Serbia and challenges during the research  (00:24:49) The reception of the book in Serbia and in the region   (00:29:37) Is the history of Serbia the history of Serbian people?  (00:37:23) Emergence of pseudo-history and its significance  (00:42:27) Student protests in Serbia and their significance  (00:52:36) The role of the Serbian Orthodox Church    (00:59:36) EU’s view of the situation in Serbia(01:04:27) The role of diaspora and its impact on Serbian politics (01:11:07) What is the future for Serbia?     References:Dejan Djokić’s WebsiteDejan Djokić’s BooksDejan Djokić’s LinkedInConnect with us:SCC YT channelFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FBFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on XPodcast by: Natasha Kocsis Organisation: Serbian City Club Production: YourPodcastIllustration:  Nemanja Ristic, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimation of the intro/outro: Chike J.

3/15/25 • 77:53

Support our work on Go Fund Me donations: https://shorturl.at/llSG5Many thanks! ❤️During our latest “Coffee with” episode, Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Dragana Perišić, a London-based fashion designer, as part of the 17th annual Serbian Month in the UK.   Dragana’s career in the UK started by being scouted as a fashion model and ended up with her creating amazing designs and collections that at times sold in bulk. Dragana now owns a very cute shop in East London, and we discussed what that journey looked like - from having a dream about being a designer, trying to get an education with almost no knowledge of English, to dressing stars.During her career, both the UK and Serbia went through some significant changes, and we discussed how that impacted the fashion industry, including her business, and how challenging it is to build and maintain a brand. We also reflected on how life circumstances and events can impact choices and the importance of following your passions and dreams, and where they can lead you if you allow them.What you will hear in this episode:(00:01:37) Dragana’s main inspiration (00:06:49) From a model to a fashion designer (00:09:49) London College of Fashion experience and first college collection (00:11:21) Creative process and current inspiration   (00:14:22) Making clothes in the shop and the studio  (00:16:52) What happens after finishing fashion studies in the UK (00:18:47) First impressions of the UK and possibilities (00:19:18) Fashion world since Brexit   (00:22:52) Sustainability challenge in the fashion industry(00:27:28) Building and maintaining a brand(00:30:13) The impact of pandemic on the fashion world    (00:33:12) Advice to young self    (00:34:36) Dreams these days    References:Dragana Perišić’s WebsiteDragana Perišić’s IGDragana Perišić’s LinkedInConnect with us:⁠SCC YT channel⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠Follow us on FB⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠Follow us on X⁠Podcast by:⁠ Natasha Kocsis ⁠Organisation:⁠Serbian City Club ⁠Production:⁠YourPodcast⁠Illustration:  ⁠Nemanja Ristic⁠, email:nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimation of the intro/outro:⁠Chike J.

3/1/25 • 38:03

Support our work on Go Fund Me donations: https://shorturl.at/llSG5Many thanks! ❤️During our latest “Coffee with” episode, Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Jovana Gospavić, Emmy-nominated costume designer, as part of the17th annual Serbian Month in the UK.   During the discussion we reflected on Jovana’s incredible journey which led her from starting studies in Serbia, to being twice nominated for Emmy for her work as a costume designer. We reflected on her work both in theatre and film, and discussed how she got to became the designer of British Fencing Association uniforms, and whether she ever gets starstruck.Jovana was reflective of how she overcame and continues to overcome challenges in the current unpredictability of the film and TV industry, and generous with advice to aspiring and emerging talent in the industry.  We will air the full episode on Saturday February 15th at 7am UK and 8am Serbian time on our Youtube and website, and all other major streaming services. What you will hear in this episode:(00:02:05) How it all started(00:02:49) The inspiration(00:04:07) Education path from Belgrade via Antwerp and Prague to London(00:07:15) Emmy Nominations  (00:08:39) Experiencing the Emmy’s  (00:10:14) Getting starstruck(00:11:25) Working with Julian Moore(00:12:51) Creating the look for the character   (00:13:55) A working day on the set(00:16:50) Comparing movie sets to theatre work(00:18:42) British fencing experience(00:22:42) First impressions of the UK(00:24:05) Costume design in Serbia(00:26:56) Managing pressure at work   (00:29:32) Advice on studying in Serbia, the UK or anywhere else(00:31:08) Scholarship experience and advice  (00:32:53) Dealing with uncertainty   References:Jovana Gospavić’s websiteJovana Gospavic IMDbJovana Gospavić’s LinkedInConnect with us:SCC YT channelFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FBFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on XPodcast by: Natasha Kocsis Organisation:Serbian City Club Production:YourPodcastIllustration:  Nemanja Ristic, email:nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimation of the intro/outro: Chike J.

2/15/25 • 35:55

Support our work on Go Fund Me donations: https://shorturl.at/llSG5Many thanks! ❤️During our latest “Coffee with” episode, Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Maya Jordan, a pianist, as part of the 17th annual Serbian Month in the UK.  During the discussion we got to hear Maya’s interesting journey from Serbia via Cyprus to the UK and about her experiences of studying in both Serbia and the UK. The main reason for speaking to Maya was to put a spotlight on one of the most active and influential members of the Serbian community in the UK. Maya is one of those unsung heroes responsible for changing the perception of Serbia for the better, and for continuously highlighting our rich and vibrant cultural heritage.  During the discussion we reflected on many events Maya organised that gave our community visibility and respectability, while discussing why Serbian community does not necessarily support those great efforts. We discussed whether Serbian institutions provide any support to artists who move abroad and further explored is there a successful collaboration between artists in Serbia and those abroad.  We further explored how and why the celebration of Serbian Month in the UK became such a great changer for the Serbian Community in the UK and what impact the Serbian Month catalogue had in Serbia. We will air on Saturday at 7am UK and 8am Serbian time on our Youtube and website, and all other leading streaming services. What you will hear in this episode:(00:05:37) Advice to aspiring musicians who are thinking of coming to the UK(00:08:32) Comparison of being an artist in Serbia vs Cyprus vs the UK(00:19:09) “Following Constantine the Great” and the beginning of changing perceptions of Serbia in the UK(00:24:22) Perception of artists from Serbia abroad and whether Serbian institutions provide any support  (00:32:56) Serbian Month in the UK – the beginning (00:36:13) Serbian community in the UK getting together (00:38:23) Serbian Month in the UK catalogue - a game changer (00:44:39) Perception of the Serbian Month manifestation in Serbia and the rest of the world  (00:47:59) How to support the Serbian Month in the UK(00:55:13) Around the Globe Music and Arts Festival (01:00:41) Support from Serbia and beyond (01:01:48) Main inspiration for all the work References:Prelude and Fugue Yugo by Mónica Cárdenas, Maya Jordan pianoSerbian Month in Great Britain 2025 CatalogueAround the Globe Music & Arts FestivalConnect with us:SCC YT channelFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FBFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on XPodcast author : Natasha Kocsis Organisation: Serbian City Club Production: YourPodcastIllustration:  Nemanja Ristic, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimation of the intro/outro: Chike J.

2/1/25 • 69:09

Go Fund Me donacija: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/llSG5⁠⁠⁠Veliko hvala! ❤️ U najnovijoj epizodi podkasta „Na kafi sa“ Srpskog siti kluba ugostili smo Žarka Trebješanina, psihologa kako bi analizirali zašto je apatija sveprisutnija a nasilje u porastu, i u kom pravcu mi kao društvo idemo.  Sagledali smo čemu služe zakoni ako se ne poštuju, kako masovni mediji i rijaliti programi utiču na sistem vrednosti, i gde se generiše nasilje koje se često adekvatno ne sankcioniše. Diskutovali smo o tome da li smo kao društvo izgubili mogućnost empatije pored brojnih tragedija u poslednjih par godina, zašto je sve manje društveno odgovornog ponašanja a sve veći broj vršnjačkog nasilja među mladima, i koja je važnost emocionalne inteligencije u tom kontekstu.   Sa Žarkom smo dodatno razmotrili kakve posledice su krize i šokovi proteklih 30 godina ostavile kako na društvo tako i na pojedince, zašto je sve veći broj mladih ljudi koji se u Srbiji susreće sa depresijom i anksioznošću, i koliko je važna mentalna higijena. Šta ćete čuti u ovoj epizodi:(00:06:50) Zašto je važna emocionalna inteligencija(00:14:26) Kako se neguje empatija i kako može da se spreči nasilje(00:17:10) Koja je uloga vlasti u sprečavanju nasilja u društvu(00:25:01) Kako rijaliti programi utiču na sistem vrednosti u društvu(00:31:25) Kako naše društvo reaguje kada neko traži psihološku pomoć(00:39:52) Zašto su mladi pasivni i bez nade(00:43:37) Kako prošlost utiče na sadašnjost(00:50:07) Čemu služe zakoni  Linkovi ka referencama: Više o ŽarkuŽarkov LinkedIn  Povežite se sa nama:⁠⁠⁠SCC YT Kanal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na Instagramu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na LinkedIn-u⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na X-u⁠⁠⁠ Autor podkasta:⁠⁠⁠ Natasha Kocsis ⁠⁠⁠Organizacija: ⁠⁠⁠Serbian City Club⁠⁠⁠Produkcija: ⁠⁠⁠YourPodcast⁠⁠⁠Ilustracija:  ⁠⁠⁠Nemanja Ristic⁠⁠⁠, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimacije špice: ⁠⁠⁠Chike J.

1/15/25 • 55:04

Go Fund Me donacija: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/llSG5⁠⁠⁠Veliko hvala! ❤️ U najnovijoj epizodi podkasta „Na kafi sa“ Srpskog siti kluba ugostili smo novinarku Danicu Dašu Ilić kako bi analizirali trenutno stanje medija u Srbiji, problematične uređivačke politike pojedinih medijskih kuća, i sagledali uticaj medijske nepismenosti na pojedince i društvo. Diskutujući predsedničke izbore u SAD-u, Brexit u UK-u i aktuelne studentske proteste u Srbiji, osvrnuli smo se na manjak etike i integriteta u novinarstvu danas. Kao i zašto je ugled pojedinih medijskih kuća, kao što su BBC i B92 sve diskutabilniji.  Sagledali smo važnost lokalnih medija, uzimajući u obzir njihovu ugroženost zbog pritiska sa raznih strana, kao i koliko je izazovno biti novinar danas kada se skoro pa potpuno izgubio zdrav i kritički pristup prema informacijama od značaja.  Sa Dašom smo dodatno razmotrili uticaj digitalizacije na sve vidove komunikacije i zašto smo kao društvo izgubili mogućnost da razumemo stavove onih koji ne razmišljaju kao mi. Na kraju smo razmotrili ima li slobode medija, šta zapravo znači biti novinar, i koliko je teško uskladiti emocije kada se živi u inostranstvu.   Šta ćete čuti u ovoj epizodi:Čas medijske pismenosti i etike(00:03:55) Kako se nekada učilo novinarstvo(00:10:40) Kako je izgledala „prava“ B92 i kako je došlo do pada profesionalizma i kvaliteta medija u Srbiji (00:16:15) Globalni trend polarizacije medija(00:18:52) Ukazivanje na (ne)slobodu medija i za koliko mesta je Srbija pala na rang listi reportera bez granica(00:23:15) Koja je uloga i uticaj medijske (ne)pismenosti(00:29:03) Koliko su važni lokalni mediji i koji su njihovi izazovi(00:35:03) Savet mladim novinarima kako biti novinar(00:45:05) Kakvo je poverenje u medije u Velikoj Britaniji(00:57:17) Trend indiviualizacije u novinarstvu i proizvodnji sadržaja Linkovi ka referencama:Dušan Mašić Talasanje Srbije (Knjiga o Radiju B92)Dashin LinkedIn Povežite se sa nama:⁠⁠⁠SCC YT Kanal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na Instagramu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na LinkedIn-u⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na X-u⁠⁠⁠ Autor podkasta:⁠⁠⁠ Natasha Kocsis ⁠⁠⁠Organizacija: ⁠⁠⁠Serbian City Club⁠⁠⁠Produkcija: ⁠⁠⁠YourPodcast⁠⁠⁠Ilustracija:  ⁠⁠⁠Nemanja Ristic⁠⁠⁠, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimacije špice: ⁠⁠⁠Chike J.

1/1/25 • 71:40

Go Fund Me donacija: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/llSG5⁠⁠⁠Veliko hvala! ❤️ U novom serijalu podkasta „Na kafi sa“ Srpskog siti kluba ugostili smo Ivanu Bajić Hajduković kako bi sa njom razgovarali o njenoj knjizi “Može li se pobeći od tuge? Majke emigranata iz Beograda devedesetih”, u izdanju Imprimatur, koja oslikava intimnost porodičnih odnosa trajno obeleženih masovnom emigracijom zbog rata i kriza tokom devedesetih godina XX veka.Ivana je pristupila temi emigracije iz potpuno drugog ugla – sagledavajući iskustva onih koji su ostali, i kakav je trag odlaska devedesetih ostavio ne samo na te porodice već i na čitavo društvo.Sa Ivanom smo dodatno razmotrili kako emigracija i nova okruženja utiču na porodične veze, kao i kako čin slanja hrane deci u inostranstvu postaje potvrda uspomene na njihov identitet. Uživajte, a ako uspete – pročitajte ovu veoma važnu i značajnu knjigu! Šta ćete čuti u ovoj epizodi:(00:06:35) Uticaj emigracije na porodice koje su ostale iza njih(00:11:04) Kako je izgledala komunikacija devedesetih bez društvenih mreža i tehnologije(00:18:08) Kako su se razlikovali odnosi braća i sestara onih koji su otišli u odnosu na one koji su ostali(00:22:14) Koje su posledice masovnih emigracija devedesetih na društvo danas(00:37:24) Kako i zašto je hrana postala izuzetno važan segment neverbalne komunikacije(00:44:16) Kako je zavist okoline uticala na porodice onih koji su ostali(00:48:08) Šta se desilo sa identitetom majke u društvu(00:50:16) Kako je okolina u inostranstvu uticala na emigrante i na njihov identitet i osećaj pripadnosti Linkovi ka referencima:⁠⁠⁠Ivanina knjiga “Može li se pobeći od tuge? Majke emigranata iz Beograda devedesetih”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Više o Ivani ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ivanin LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Povežite se sa nama:⁠⁠⁠SCC YT Kanal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na Instagramu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na LinkedIn-u⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zapratite nas na X-u⁠⁠⁠ Autor podkasta:⁠⁠⁠ Natasha Kocsis ⁠⁠⁠Organizacija: ⁠⁠⁠Serbian City Club⁠⁠⁠Produkcija: ⁠⁠⁠YourPodcast⁠⁠⁠Ilustracija:  ⁠⁠⁠Nemanja Ristic⁠⁠⁠, email: nemanjaristic@yahoo.comAnimacije špice: ⁠⁠⁠Chike J.

12/15/24 • 68:38

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Lazar Džamić, University Lecturer and author as part of the 16th annual Serbian Month in Great Britain. During the discussion we explored the ethics in digital media and marketing reflecting on “weaponization” of social science, data collection and manipulation, environmental pollution, and consumerism. We further discussed how (mis)trust of media shapes our views and what impact it has on wider social interactions, and how are different generations impacted. We further explored whether the emergence of AI has any impact on this debate, and what the UK can learn from Serbia and vice versa.

2/15/24 • 71:36

During the discussion we explored cultural transfer between Europe and Serbia, the incredible legacy of Vuk Stefanović Karadžić, as well as several Anglophiles including Dositej Obradović, Count Čedomilj Mijatović, Vladimir and Slobodan Jovanović. We also found out when and why was the name “Slobodan” first used in Serbia, how has Serbia changed during this period and why were John Stuart Mills, Rev William Denton, George Lloyd Hodges and William Ewart Gladstone so important for Serbia and the region. We further explored the UK-Serbian relations, to this date one of the longest for both sides and reflected on how Serbia influenced Western Europe during the last 150 years.

2/1/24 • 74:01

“A Coffee with…” Mina Radović, archivist, curator, and film historian – event recording “A Coffee with…” Mina Radović, an International Federation of Film Archives trained archivist, curator, and film historian – event recording During the discussion we reflected on Mina’s impressive and tireless promotion of Yugoslav and Serbian cinematography, including the recent retrospective of 1960s black wave movies he put together and curated at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. We spoke about the legacy and influence of Živojin Žika Pavlović, Dušan Makavejev, Bahrudin Bato Čengić and Aleksandar Petrović movies, discussed who left their mark on Hollywood, and what was the wider significance of film noir movement. We further discussed silent Yugoslav cinema of the early 20th century, how we perceive history through film and perceptions of womanhood in the cultural arena. We also spoke about the significance of restoration and preserving movies which are of cultural importance for world heritage, and explored why movies are so important.

11/14/23 • 70:52

During the discussion we reflected on Duška’s incredible journey from Serbia to Sweden via the UK; the endless questions and conundrums that any i/emigrant may face, and whether it is easier to move abroad when younger, or when more established in life.   We discussed the importance and influence of Vuk Stefanović Karadžić and Branislav Nušić, discovery of Stevan Dedijer’s legacy, and how does being bilingual influences which language is predominantly used to create.   We further considered current state of Stanislavski method of teaching/ learning and how speech and sound are changing the theatre, especially through the audience experience.

10/23/23 • 87:56

During the discussion we reflected on Professor Rževski’s incredible career – from designing Belgrade-Bar railway to Open University honouring him by naming his research laboratory as “George Rževski Complexity Laboratory”. We also spoke about his path to becoming one of the world’s leading experts on Artificial Intelligence, and whether AI should be viewed as a friend or a foe. We further discussed Professor Rževski’s forthcoming book “The Future is Digital: How Complexity and Artificial Intelligence will Shape Our Lives” which proposes that Artificial Intelligence is only the latest tool for resolving complex issues, and why the power of complexity cannot be controlled, but only managed. We also reflected on how Serbia and the UK have changed in the last 70 years, how the world is coping with the industrial to digital transition, and which new technologies may develop the most in the future.

8/7/23 • 71:31

During the discussion we reflected on Sonja’s life in the UK and how her attitude towards both the UK and Serbia has been challenged. We also discussed what identity and belonging means, why are people finding it hard to be emotionally open these days, and how past personal and family experiences shape us. We further discussed prejudices and perceptions people have of i/emigrants, whether personal perceptions could change, and why Borislav Pekić left such an impact on Sonja and the Serbian community in the UK.

7/18/23 • 67:02

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Ella Dorman Gajić, writer, performer, and creative producer. During the discussion we reflected on Ella’s significant successes as a playwright and focused on her brilliant multi awarded play Trade. We also discussed how she navigates the industry, what challenges and opportunities she came across as a young writer and a performer and does she ever ger star struck. We further discussed how does her Serbian heritage influence her work, including her poetry, why she feels so strongly about providing opportunities for Serbian actors in the UK theatres, and where she finds inspiration.

5/30/23 • 64:03

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Canon Professor Mark D Chapman and Professor Bogdan Lubardić, on Tuesday, 21st February 2023, as part of the 15th annual Serbian Month in Great Britain  During the discussion we reflected on their recently published book „Serbia and the Church of England: The First World Ward and a New Ecumenism“, that focuses on often-neglected history of friendly relations between two nations  and churches, with a hope the book will help promote further mutual understanding between the two churches. We reviewed the past and current relationship between Serbia and the Church of England, including the significance of Saint Sava seminary theological students journey from Serbia to England via Russia, and how has that experience influenced and shaped their perception of the West. We further discussed the importance and influence of Bishop Nikolaj Velimirović in promoting the cause of Serbia through the course of the First World War, and his overall legacy. We also mentioned some other important figures of the time including Adeline Paulina Irby, Mary Muir Mackenzie, Justin Popović, and contemplated what the future holds for those relations.

3/26/23 • 64:27

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Vesna Trifunov Collins, a Senior Immigration Lawyer, on Thursday, 2nd February 2023, as part of the 15th annual Serbian Month in Great Britain. During the discussion we reviewed all important changes and updates in the UK immigration law, and how those would impact the citizens of Serbia who currently live, work and study in Great Britain, and even those planning to come. We reflected on main differences between the student and graduate visa, marital and fiancée visa, reviewed most common mistakes when applying for tourist/visitor visa and noted what to look for in order to avoid traps when applying for any category visa. We further discussed Global Business Mobility Visa and whether dependents could be brought under that category. We also reflected on benefits of skilled workers visa, process for becoming a sponsor and getting a licence to become a licenced sponsor.

2/8/23 • 73:02

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Guy De Launey, broadcast journalist, on Wednesday, 4th January 2023. During the discussion we reflected on Guy’s 10 years covering countries of former Yugoslavia and Albania, including his first impressions of Belgrade and the positive reception he received, as well as the interesting parallels between Belgrade and Liverpool. We further discussed how the region has changed in the time he has been covering it for both the BBC and Monocle magazine, what opportunities and challenges he foresees, and how the brain drain affects the whole region. Guy also told us about what is it like being a foreign correspondent, how challenging it is covering the whole region, and how being a Liverpool supporter influenced his approach to work.

1/16/23 • 66:13

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning British actress, on Saturday, 5th November 2022. During the discussion we reflected on Miriam’s incredible career, how her background shaped her, including where she finds inspiration and a belief in herself.  We also discussed Miriam’s Serbian debut as Granny Vera in a contemporary thriller Next To You (Pored tebe), written and directed by Stevan Filipović, and her experience of making a movie on the phone. We spoke about her experience as a documentarian, what fascinated her during filming, and how that process impacted her. Miriam was equally generous with her advice to aspiring actors and further explained the importance of getting the voice right when preparing for a role, and then proceeded to honour us to an impromptu acting masterclass!

12/3/22 • 40:17

Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Dr Jovana Backović, award winning composer and performance artist on Tuesday, 9th August 2022. During the discussion we reflected on Jovana’s amazing career including founding, composing for, and leading ‘ArHai’ ensemble, her composition being performed at the Kolarac, making albums and music for theatre, and being recognized in the UK by receiving one of Sound of Music’s COVID-19 Composer Award. We further explored different approaches to music education in Serbia and the UK, during which Jovana shared very helpful tips to aspiring musicians and composers, what identity and belonging mean when you are living abroad, and how that shapes us and influences our creativity. We further discussed Jovana’s amazing collaborations, including project featuring local stories and family mythologies about women of South-East Serbia with London based poet Ana Seferović, how solitude can provide inspiration, and what is the best way to nurture artistic individuality.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Dr Slobodan Markovich, Head of the Centre for British Studies of the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade, on Monday 16th May 2022. During the discussion we reflected on the extraordinary legacy of Count Chedomille Mijatovich (Čedomilj Mijatović), a diplomat and a leading Serbian Anglophile, while marking the 90th anniversary of his death. We explored Count Chedomille’s contribution to Serbia and her modernisation, including his role in establishing the National Bank of Serbia, reintroduction of dinar as the currency, introduction of metric system in Serbia, and his role in establishing the national rail. We further discussed his incredible career as a diplomat, his links with the shortest peace treaty of the time, and how he and his wife Elodie managed to significantly change the perception of Serbia in the UK.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting David Dowse, Director at Mpathy Apps, on Sunday, 10th April 2022. During the discussion we considered the importance of providing appropriate and much needed mental and emotional heath support to children and young adults to avoid a crisis in mental health. David reflected on original motivation and inspiration for a totally free, interactive app, designed primarily for 8 to 15-year-olds providing a safe zone to help the user value themselves and the world around them. We further explored the significance of the prevention, the impact of lockdown, and a potential international dimension, including Serbia.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Billie Krstović, a writer, educator, meditation teacher, and therapist, on Sunday 13th February 2022. During the discussion we explored the importance of finding happy self, understanding what mindfulness really is, and the real benefits of “doing nothing”. We also spoke about benefits of grounding and being grounded, challenges of integration, and the importance of finding and keeping inner balance. We also reflected on identity and belonging, what challenges a person can face when moving away from natural surroundings, what pressures are being put on children and young people today, and why it is so important to stop and take stock of our lives.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Ambassador Charles Crawford CMG, former Ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina on Thursday, 11th November 2021. During the discussion we reflected on the current situation in both Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, including unrealised and realised opportunities, migration challenges the region is facing, and how best to engage active diaspora. We further explored how the image and diplomatic approach of the country can be improved on a global stage, especially when it comes to public speaking and negotiating, and whether Serbia and the region, are still having issues with generational problem at the top.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Maya Barčot, an actress, on Saturday 9th October 2021. During the discussion we explored how the movie industry has changed and evolved over the last twenty-odd years, the opportunities that pandemic created, and can you feel in the language that is not your mother tongue, when acting. We also reflected on identity and belonging, how Serbian actors can at times be pigeonholed, and how Maya’s great-grandparents, some of the first actors in Serbia, influenced her career choices.

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Serbian City Club had a great honour and a pleasure of hosting Jelena Radonjic, an award-winning Career Fulfilment and Leadership Development Coach, speaker, author and Forbes Coaches Council contributor, owner of WhatWork on Wednesday 8th September 2021. During the discussion we heard Jelena’s unique insights into how recruiters think and how personal coaches work and how passionate she is about cross-cultural competence and communication, having lived and worked in 3 countries and speaking 4 languages. Click HERE to book a Free Discovery Call with Jelena if you are interested in career coaching and leadership development coaching. If you prefer “Do It Yourself” approach, Jelena is offering a 20% discount to Serbian City Club members with a discount code SCC20 for a Career Transitions Made Easy Video Course If you’d like to test your Career Fitness for FREE, click HERE. Please contact Jelena directly via her email, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube.

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Serbian City Club had the great pleasure of hosting Dr David Landsman OBE, Chairman of the British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, 19th May 2021. During the discussion we considered the opportunities that both the UK and Serbian markets have to offer, reflecting on industries that are already doing well, ones that show the most promise, and how Serbia could deal with any future potential challenges. We further explored the significance of the recently signed trade agreement between Serbia and the UK, the general positive impact of circular migration, and other areas of collaboration that should be considered.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Alexandra Lazar, curator of contemporary art, and Director and Founder of Association of Serbian Art Galleries, on Wednesday, 5th May 2021. During the discussion we reflected on the current main challenges of the art scene in Serbia and the region, and whether it was hard to promote Serbian art abroad. We further explored the current standard of curators, plagiarism in the industry, and the importance of the protection of the integrity of works of art.

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Serbian City Club had the pleasure of hosting Studio X Ventures, investment & advisory group and Impact Hub from Belgrade, a member of the International Impact Hub movement, on Saturday, 24th April 2021. During the discussion we reflected on startup ecosystems, their focus, and challenges in the post-pandemic world. We also covered what criteria was being used when advising clients to invest in startups and ventures, reality of incentives in Serbia, and blossoming regional cooperation. We further explored how diverse was the industry today, trends of women investors and opportunities created despite the pandemic.

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On 12th December 2020, the Serbian City Club hosted Vesna Trifunov Collins, a Senior Immigration qualified Lawyer. During the presentation, Vesna referred to all important changes in the new law, as well as how it will affect the citizens of Serbia who currently live, work and study in Great Britain. Accordingly, the focus of the discussion was students, previous Tier 2 visas, sponsorships for employment, spousal, and tourist visas, including many other areas important to the audience.

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