News, Articles & Events

The Spomenik Database news, articles & events section catalogs noteworthy stories, analysis pieces, interesting information and important recent occurrences that relate to situations surrounding and related to the heritage of monuments, design and architecture of the former Yugoslavia. If you are aware of news or events which might be appropriate to be featured in this section, please contact me. If you are interested in contributing content or writing an article for this section, please contact me here!

All Aboard! Explore the legendary & luxurious private train of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito

Donald Niebyl

Feb 27, 20205 min read

All Aboard! Explore the legendary & luxurious private train of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito

One of the ultimate Yugo-experiences in Belgrade is to hop aboard Tito's famous Blue Train and poke around its many phenomenal...

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14 Places to Time-Travel back to Yugoslavia

Donald Niebyl

Jan 23, 202014 min read

14 Places to Time-Travel back to Yugoslavia

If you have a desire to experience of the history, design, style and aesthetics of the former Yugoslavia, then these destinations are for...

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After years of neglect, the city of Priština, Kosovo rehabs a notable Yugoslav memorial

Donald Niebyl

Aug 18, 20183 min read

After years of neglect, the city of Priština, Kosovo rehabs a notable Yugoslav memorial

Roughly two weeks ago, on August 2nd, the memorial complex at Adem Jashari Square in Priština, Kosovo, formerly known as the...

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Major landslide rehab efforts begin at Tjentište

Donald Niebyl

Jul 26, 20181 min read

Major landslide rehab efforts begin at Tjentište

In wake of the Feburary 2018 landslide at the Valley of the Heroes Monument in Sutjeska National Park in Tjentište, Bosnia, major...

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The New York Times gives glowing review to new MoMA Yugoslavia Architecture exhibition

Donald Niebyl

Jul 23, 20181 min read

The New York Times gives glowing review to new MoMA Yugoslavia Architecture exhibition

The newly opened exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City titled "Toward a Concrete Utopia: Architecture in...

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Australian eyewear company apologizes for using Jasenovac monument in promotional campaign

Donald Niebyl

Jul 23, 20181 min read

Australian eyewear company apologizes for using Jasenovac monument in promotional campaign

The CEO of the Australian sunglass company 'Valley Eyewear', Michael Crawley, apologized in the beginning of this month for using images...

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The Dom Revolucije in Nikšić, Montenegro may be facing demolition

Donald Niebyl

Jul 22, 20181 min read

The Dom Revolucije in Nikšić, Montenegro may be facing demolition

The famously unfinished and neglected Dom Revolucije (House of the Revolution) in Nikšić, Montenegro has been reported by 'The Architects...

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