The Serbian daily, Novosti, reports an initiative by the Government of Serbia will see a monument to Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin – Gavrilo Princip – erected in Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade.
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Archive of Serbia opens new exhibition to mark First World War Centenary
The Archive of Serbia – the country’s national archive – has opened a new exhibition to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingThe photograph which reveals the “muddled and mangled” history of assassin Gavrilo Princip
In a special article for Centenary News, author Tim Butcher reveals the myths and historical mistakes which surround the story of gunman Gavrilo Princip.
Continue readingThe photograph which reveals the “muddled and mangled” history of assassin Gavrilo Princip
In a special article for Centenary News, author Tim Butcher reveals the myths and historical mistakes which surround the story of gunman Gavrilo Princip.
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Serbian President opens First World War Literature exhibition in Belgrade
Serbia’s President, Tomislav Nikoli, has opened an exhibition focussing on Serbian First World War literature at Belgrade City Library.
Continue readingSerbian President will not go to Sarajevo for Centenary of Archduke’s assassination
Serbia’s President, Tomislav Nikoli, has announced that he will not mark the Centenary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination in Sarajevo this Saturday.
Continue readingSerbian Defence Secretary opens Centenary exhibition in Belgrade
The Serbian Secretary of State for Defence, Zoran Djordjevic, has opened a new exhibition in Belgrade to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue reading100 Years Ago Today: Germans capture Liège fortresses; and Austro-Hungarian troops move further into Serbia
100 years ago today, on August 16th 1914, German forces capture the last of the fortresses at Liège; and 200,000 Austro-Hungarian troops move further into Serbia, where they encountered strong resistance.
Continue readingTop officials gather in Serbia to commemorate the Battle of Cer
International officials laid wreaths at a ceremony commemorating the Serb victory over the Austro-Hungarians at the Battle of Cer in 1914.
Continue readingTrail of Poppies Expedition
From April 2015 Phil Brotherton will spend roughly three months travelling across 12 countries to raise money for the Royal British Legion and the German Volksbund.
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