Psychology
When we are convinced that we know the famousIn psychology, this is called a parasocial bond. When you know everything about your favorite singer or football player, you think you really know them. And that can be dangerous
In psychology, this is called a parasocial bond. When you know everything about your favorite singer or football player, you think you really know them. And that can be dangerous
Promises of hundreds of new jobs at the German "Gruner" factory in Vlasotinac turned into waves of layoffs. This is not the first time that "Gruner" has fired workers, and it is not the only one to do so. Why is this happening?
What do the MAGA Disney cartoons directed by the Dutch comedian Arjen Lubach look like? In them, "Jeffrey is not talked about", the immigration service ICE deports Aladdin, and the mermaid Ariel suffers sexual harassment. All these are allusions to Donald Trump's scandals
The session of the Assembly of Valjevo was interrupted after the outbreak of an incident between councilors of the government and the opposition. Chaos escalated after the Speaker of the Assembly tried to continue the session with private security
Although the government claims that there will be no elections soon, Aleksandar Vučić and the regime's tabloids are heavily involved in the election campaign. The leitmotif is: thank the president for a better life
As part of the "Walk of Love" action, the Belgrade choirs will visit the faculties and present symbolic gifts to the students as a sign of gratitude for their support so far. At the same time, the choirs of Novi Sad announce a walk to the prison on Klisa as a sign of solidarity with political prisoners in Serbia
With the weak response to the "blockade" protests lately, the regime's exultation that it has defeated the "colored revolution" and that only "a handful of miserable blockaders" are roaming the streets has intensified. Is that so, or are preparations for the hot autumn simmering in the lull
After Jimmy Kimmel was removed from the ABC program for political comments, Donald Trump suggests revoking the licenses of television stations that criticize him. None of this is happening by accident, because since returning to the White House, Trump has announced a revenge campaign against critics. It is ironic, however, that Republicans are known for fighting for freedom of speech of all kinds
With economic measures and organized spontaneous gatherings, Aleksandar Vučić is trying to consolidate his electorate, while at the same time undermining students and the opposition and dealing with independent media. Between the progressive staged idyll and the social rebellion, the hint of an election is felt more and more strongly. The pre-campaign has begun in earnest. When and under what conditions could citizens go to the polls again
The government's new measures have led to uneven results: in some places basic foods are sold much cheaper, in other places they have become more expensive, and in some markets the stock catalog no longer even exists.
First Bogdanović, then Fojtman, Jokubaitis, Gražulis, Sar... Eurobasket was already without at least seven important players due to injuries in the group stage. Experts warn that the modern sport puts the basketball player's body at the limit of endurance. Similar dangers exist in football
"On the first day, there were very few people. About 50 visitors passed through our entrance. Yesterday there were a little more because there were better-known performers, such as Riblja chorba. Normally, the crowd around the stage is a bit denser, but everything else is empty," one of the employees at this year's "Beer Fest", a well-known festival that many musicians and visitors have decided to boycott, told "Vreme"
After writing to the "Financial Times", the president of Serbia is now writing to the journalists of "The Guardian" because of criticism of him. There is nothing new here: Vučić is once again trying to present himself to the international public as a conciliatory democratic leader, while within the country he is fiercely dealing with dissenters
Five years after the pandemic, the term "state of emergency" is again circulating in Serbia - this time not because of the virus, but because of the protests that are shaking the power of the President of Serbia. If that measure were to be introduced - would it strengthen the regime or would it only accelerate its departure into history
President Vučić says that there will be no state of emergency. He is probably feigning "stability", but if he feels like it, he will easily find "reasons" to declare a state of emergency anyway
On Wednesday, counter-protests by supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party, who are against the blockades, were held in 50 places across Serbia. They announced new gatherings in 80 places for Saturday. You could read what happened at the meeting of progressives in the "Vremena" blog.
Belgrade looks like a siege zone in recent days. Our interlocutors talk about chasing through smoke, help from unknown people, moments when fear overcomes reason, but also unexpected moments of humanity on the other side. We convey their stories, and we also bring a reporter's view from the very center of the event
The morning after the demolition of the premises of the Serbian Progressive Party in Cvijićeva Street in Belgrade, glass is still sticking out of the window and lying scattered on the sidewalk. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić knows how easy it is to cut yourself
When they finally realized that no one would come to protect them from the baton-wielding progressive phalanxes, the citizens protesting against the regime turned to the only thing left for them: to defend themselves
Due to the construction of a 30 million euro ring road, Užice lost a large part of the Green Pedestrian Path, one of its biggest tourist and recreational attractions. Unofficially, the city administration says that walkers and cyclists will not be able to return to Djetinja Canyon for several years.
Trade unionist Dragoslav Ljubičić was arrested for a tweet in which he called on citizens to "wait and neutralize their čacies". Four BIA vehicles came to pick him up, "Vreme" learns.
After the incidents that took place in front of the SNS premises in Vrbas and Bačka Palanka on Tuesday evening, students and citizens announced new protests throughout Serbia. Several incidents took place in Novi Sad, Belgrade and Niš. What was happening on the streets of cities in Serbia?
Due to the repair of a serious fault on the main pipeline, Čačak and Gornji Milanovac will be without water on Tuesday
Vučić's announced measures to help the poor are a continuation of political propaganda, the A11 Initiative warns. They add that it is almost impossible to expect a responsible approach from "those who have been using other people's poverty as a political tool for years"
Artificial intelligence is getting more and more advanced, and AI detectors are easy to fool. Can texts not written by man be recognized at all?
Although the Zapadni Kostolac open pit mine has not yet opened, and perhaps never will, the residents of Dubravica are already being asked to make decisions about relocation. Because if this pit opens, the whole village will be swallowed up
After the meeting with the Director of ODIHR, Marija Telalian, the National Assembly published a statement full of praise for the Speaker of the Parliament, Ana Brnabić. ODIHR's official address a day later is much more down-to-earth
