U.S. Marines presented toys at the Care center for children with disabilities in Mladenovac, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, January 5, 2009 na srpskom

On Wednesday, December 31, the Detachment of U.S. Marines assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade presented toys to the children of the Care center for children with disabilities in Mladenovac. Traditionally during the holiday season, U.S. Marine Detachments at American Embassies worldwide collect and present the toys to needy or less fortunate children locally ... (complete text)

Ambassador Munter Attended the Opening of Hewlett Packard Mobile Laboratory, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 31, 2008 na srpskom

On December 23, Ambassador Cameron Munter and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Science Bozidar Djelic visited the Sciences Faculty of the University of Novi Sad to attend opening of a new HP mobile laboratory provided by 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant award. This project provided $80,000 worth computers and a cash award of $20,000 ... (complete text)

Deputy Chief of Mission Jennifer Brush to Attend the Nikola Spasic Legacy Award Ceremony, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 19, 2008 na srpskom

The Nikola Spasic Legacy, an organization founded by the Belgrade trader Nikola Spasic, will distribute its annual awards for the best students from the Medical and Agricultural Faculties of the University of Belgrade on December 22nd at 1800 at the Belgrade City Library, Knez Mihailova 56. The Nikola Spasic Legacy typically gives an award to one student from each year of study and a recently graduated student from the Medical and Agricultural Faculties ... (complete text)

“Invest in Serbia” – 20 Cities and Municipalities Compete at Investment Promotion, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 17, 2008 na srpskom

On December 18th, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Belgrade, USAID’s Municipal Economic Growth Activity program will organize the “Invest in Serbia” competition, where 20 local governments will compete to see which have developed the best materials and presentations to attract potential investors. The competition will be officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic and Ambassador Cameron Munter. Guests will include representatives of some of the most important international and domestic companies, diplomatic missions, and international organizations in Serbia ... (complete text)

Ambassador Munter Addresses the American Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 16, 2008 na srpskom

On December 16th, Ambassador Cameron Munter met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of American Chamber of Commerce, and presented his views on the future of U.S.-Serbia relations. In his speech at a business luncheon organized by the American Chamber of Commerce, the Ambassador outlined his views on the economic reality in Serbia. “Serbia can enhance the depth and pace of economic growth and speed the path towards Europe if it becomes an active participant and partner in the region ... (complete text)

U.S. Supports Corporate Social Responsibility in Serbia, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 12, 2008 na srpskom

On December 10, Ambassador Munter joined Deputy Prime Minister Mladjan Dinkic, distinguished sportsman Vlade Divac and the Balkan Community Initiatives Fund to present the "Virtus" awards to companies which have distinguished themselves by supporting non-profit organizations working for the public good over the past year. The awards, an initiative of USAID partner the Balkan Community Initiatives Fund, serve the dual purpose of ensuring recognition for socially responsible companies while also encouraging other companies to step up their CSR efforts ... (complete text)

EU Mission in Kosovo, Voice of America, December 4, 2008

Kosovo has made great progress since declaring independence in February 2008, according to a new United Nations report. Kosovo’s success has made possible the downsizing of the UN mission in Kosovo and the transferring of the rule of law authorities to the European Union’s rule of law mission or EULEX. The rapid deployment of EULEX throughout Kosovo, said the U.S. State Department, “will greatly enhance security and stability in the whole region. The United States strongly supports EULEX and will contribute over 80 police officers, judges and prosecutors to the mission.” EULEX’s deployment will help ensure a unified customs regime and a single police chain of command ... (complete text)

Youth and Sports Community Connections Participants Return from the U.S., Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 4, 2008 na srpskom

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy Belgrade, and World Learning will organize a meeting with Community Connections program participants in the field of Youth and Sports on December 5th in Nis. The participants, coaches, teachers, municipal and national government officials and others involved in Youth and Sports, have just spent 3 weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, DC. ... (complete text)

Ambassador Munter Learns First-Hand How U.S. Companies Are Benefiting Serbian Customers and Partners, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, December 1, 2008 na srpskom

Ambassador Munter continues to assess the business climate in Serbia by meeting with U.S. companies and learning how they are working with local partners to best meet the needs of both Serbian public and private sector customers. This effort is a means to improve the business climate in Serbia and help make Serbia a more attractive destination for doing business and for foreign investment ... (complete text)

U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation Announces Donation to the General Hospital “Stefan Visoki” in Smederevska Palanka, Embassy of the United States of America, Belgrade, November 26, 2008 na srpskom

On behalf of the United States Embassy in Belgrade and the United States European Command (EUCOM), the Office of Defense Cooperation will present a donation to the General Hospital “Stefan Visoki” in Smederevska Palanka on November 28th. The assistance is comprised of medical equipment, auxiliary equipment and expendable supplies valued at approximately $350,000 ... (complete text)