Events Events The "Petar Mandic" Endowment is always happy to participate in events that promote the value system on which it is based. Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held. Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. Kusturica in Nova Varos Kusturica in Nova Varos On 14th March, the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, in collaboration with the Jovan Tomic City Library, co-hosted the promotion of the latest book by the internationally acclaimed director Emir Kusturica. On 14th March, the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, in collaboration with the Jovan Tomic City Library, co-hosted the promotion of the latest book by the internationally acclaimed director Emir Kusturica. Emir Kusturica in Nova Varos Emir Kusturica in Nova Varos In co-organisation with the “Petar Mandic” Endowment and the Jovan Tomic City Library in Nova Varos, a promotion of the book When Dead Souls March by Emir Kusturica will be held on Thursday, 14th March at 7 p.m. in the premises of the city library. In co-organisation with the “Petar Mandic” Endowment and the Jovan Tomic City Library in Nova Varos, a promotion of the book When Dead Souls March by Emir Kusturica will be held on Thursday, 14th March at 7 p.m. in the premises of the city library. Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at the Book Promotion in Nova Varos Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at the Book Promotion in Nova Varos Оn the Feast of the Presentation, 15th February 2024, in the premises of the Jovan Tomic Library in Nova Varos, the book "Digital Rubicon" by Dr. Oliver Subotic, one of the founders of the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, was presented. Оn the Feast of the Presentation, 15th February 2024, in the premises of the Jovan Tomic Library in Nova Varos, the book "Digital Rubicon" by Dr. Oliver Subotic, one of the founders of the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, was presented. Promotion of the Book Digital Rubicon in Nova Varos Promotion of the Book Digital Rubicon in Nova Varos On the The Presentation of Christ, 15th February 2024. at 6 PM, in the premises of the City Library "Jovan Tomic" in Nova Varos, the book Digital Rubicon by Dr Oliver Subotic will be presented, co-organized by the “Petar Mandic” Endowment. On the The Presentation of Christ, 15th February 2024. at 6 PM, in the premises of the City Library "Jovan Tomic" in Nova Varos, the book Digital Rubicon by Dr Oliver Subotic will be presented, co-organized by the “Petar Mandic” Endowment. Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava Lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava On September 21, 2023 (The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary) the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, delivered a lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava in Belgrade. On September 21, 2023 (The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary) the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, delivered a lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava in Belgrade. Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. Lecture on the Role of the Mandic Family in Tesla's Life Lecture on the Role of the Mandic Family in Tesla's Life As part of the "Days of Nikola Tesla 2023" event, organized by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia to commemorate 80 years since Tesla's passing, several intriguing events will take place. As part of the "Days of Nikola Tesla 2023" event, organized by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia to commemorate 80 years since Tesla's passing, several intriguing events will take place. A musical and poеtic program was held in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare A musical and poеtic program was held in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare On Friday, June 9, 2023, a musical and poetic program in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare was held in the premises of the "Pasa and Natasa" nursery school in Nova Varos. On Friday, June 9, 2023, a musical and poetic program in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare was held in the premises of the "Pasa and Natasa" nursery school in Nova Varos. The musical poetry programme dedicated to Laza Kostic and Shakespeare The musical poetry programme dedicated to Laza Kostic and Shakespeare On Friday, 9th June at 6 p.m. a musical poetry programme will be held, dedicated to Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare on the premises of a nursery in Nova Varos. On Friday, 9th June at 6 p.m. a musical poetry programme will be held, dedicated to Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare on the premises of a nursery in Nova Varos. Cooperation with the Case Study Club Cooperation with the Case Study Club Less than a month after its establishment, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment had its first public engagement, realised in cooperation with the Case Study Club, the largest student management consulting organisation in Southeast Europe. Less than a month after its establishment, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment had its first public engagement, realised in cooperation with the Case Study Club, the largest student management consulting organisation in Southeast Europe. Medal awarded to Slavko Radmilovic Medal awarded to Slavko Radmilovic On 3rd October 2022, at the premises of the company Mak Trade Group in Belgrade (Resnik), the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia awarded the Tesla Medal to the founder, owner and director of Mak Trade Group, Mr Slavko Radmilovic. On 3rd October 2022, at the premises of the company Mak Trade Group in Belgrade (Resnik), the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia awarded the Tesla Medal to the founder, owner and director of Mak Trade Group, Mr Slavko Radmilovic. Visit to Hilandar in 2022 Visit to Hilandar in 2022 For years, members of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment have been visiting the Holy Imperial Serbian Lavra, the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. For years, members of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment have been visiting the Holy Imperial Serbian Lavra, the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. First monetary donation First monetary donation On 18th December 2021, the first voluntary contribution from 85-year-old Mileva Bjelajac was paid into the Endowment's account. On 18th December 2021, the first voluntary contribution from 85-year-old Mileva Bjelajac was paid into the Endowment's account. Socialising with KST engineers Socialising with KST engineers On 19th November 2022, in the ceremonial hall of the parish house of the Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Belgrade, the award ceremony of the Tesla medals was organised by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia. On 19th November 2022, in the ceremonial hall of the parish house of the Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Belgrade, the award ceremony of the Tesla medals was organised by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia.
Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children.
Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska.
A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held. A lecture on traffic safety was held.
Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons.
Kusturica in Nova Varos Kusturica in Nova Varos On 14th March, the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, in collaboration with the Jovan Tomic City Library, co-hosted the promotion of the latest book by the internationally acclaimed director Emir Kusturica. On 14th March, the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, in collaboration with the Jovan Tomic City Library, co-hosted the promotion of the latest book by the internationally acclaimed director Emir Kusturica.
Emir Kusturica in Nova Varos Emir Kusturica in Nova Varos In co-organisation with the “Petar Mandic” Endowment and the Jovan Tomic City Library in Nova Varos, a promotion of the book When Dead Souls March by Emir Kusturica will be held on Thursday, 14th March at 7 p.m. in the premises of the city library. In co-organisation with the “Petar Mandic” Endowment and the Jovan Tomic City Library in Nova Varos, a promotion of the book When Dead Souls March by Emir Kusturica will be held on Thursday, 14th March at 7 p.m. in the premises of the city library.
Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at the Book Promotion in Nova Varos Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at the Book Promotion in Nova Varos Оn the Feast of the Presentation, 15th February 2024, in the premises of the Jovan Tomic Library in Nova Varos, the book "Digital Rubicon" by Dr. Oliver Subotic, one of the founders of the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, was presented. Оn the Feast of the Presentation, 15th February 2024, in the premises of the Jovan Tomic Library in Nova Varos, the book "Digital Rubicon" by Dr. Oliver Subotic, one of the founders of the “Petar Mandic” Endowment, was presented.
Promotion of the Book Digital Rubicon in Nova Varos Promotion of the Book Digital Rubicon in Nova Varos On the The Presentation of Christ, 15th February 2024. at 6 PM, in the premises of the City Library "Jovan Tomic" in Nova Varos, the book Digital Rubicon by Dr Oliver Subotic will be presented, co-organized by the “Petar Mandic” Endowment. On the The Presentation of Christ, 15th February 2024. at 6 PM, in the premises of the City Library "Jovan Tomic" in Nova Varos, the book Digital Rubicon by Dr Oliver Subotic will be presented, co-organized by the “Petar Mandic” Endowment.
Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder.
Lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava Lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava On September 21, 2023 (The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary) the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, delivered a lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava in Belgrade. On September 21, 2023 (The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary) the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, delivered a lecture at the Orthodox Seminary of St. Sava in Belgrade.
Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment.
Lecture on the Role of the Mandic Family in Tesla's Life Lecture on the Role of the Mandic Family in Tesla's Life As part of the "Days of Nikola Tesla 2023" event, organized by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia to commemorate 80 years since Tesla's passing, several intriguing events will take place. As part of the "Days of Nikola Tesla 2023" event, organized by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia to commemorate 80 years since Tesla's passing, several intriguing events will take place.
A musical and poеtic program was held in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare A musical and poеtic program was held in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare On Friday, June 9, 2023, a musical and poetic program in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare was held in the premises of the "Pasa and Natasa" nursery school in Nova Varos. On Friday, June 9, 2023, a musical and poetic program in honor of Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare was held in the premises of the "Pasa and Natasa" nursery school in Nova Varos.
The musical poetry programme dedicated to Laza Kostic and Shakespeare The musical poetry programme dedicated to Laza Kostic and Shakespeare On Friday, 9th June at 6 p.m. a musical poetry programme will be held, dedicated to Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare on the premises of a nursery in Nova Varos. On Friday, 9th June at 6 p.m. a musical poetry programme will be held, dedicated to Laza Kostic and William Shakespeare on the premises of a nursery in Nova Varos.
Cooperation with the Case Study Club Cooperation with the Case Study Club Less than a month after its establishment, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment had its first public engagement, realised in cooperation with the Case Study Club, the largest student management consulting organisation in Southeast Europe. Less than a month after its establishment, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment had its first public engagement, realised in cooperation with the Case Study Club, the largest student management consulting organisation in Southeast Europe.
Medal awarded to Slavko Radmilovic Medal awarded to Slavko Radmilovic On 3rd October 2022, at the premises of the company Mak Trade Group in Belgrade (Resnik), the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia awarded the Tesla Medal to the founder, owner and director of Mak Trade Group, Mr Slavko Radmilovic. On 3rd October 2022, at the premises of the company Mak Trade Group in Belgrade (Resnik), the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia awarded the Tesla Medal to the founder, owner and director of Mak Trade Group, Mr Slavko Radmilovic.
Visit to Hilandar in 2022 Visit to Hilandar in 2022 For years, members of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment have been visiting the Holy Imperial Serbian Lavra, the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. For years, members of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment have been visiting the Holy Imperial Serbian Lavra, the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece.
First monetary donation First monetary donation On 18th December 2021, the first voluntary contribution from 85-year-old Mileva Bjelajac was paid into the Endowment's account. On 18th December 2021, the first voluntary contribution from 85-year-old Mileva Bjelajac was paid into the Endowment's account.
Socialising with KST engineers Socialising with KST engineers On 19th November 2022, in the ceremonial hall of the parish house of the Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Belgrade, the award ceremony of the Tesla medals was organised by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia. On 19th November 2022, in the ceremonial hall of the parish house of the Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Belgrade, the award ceremony of the Tesla medals was organised by the Tesla Science Foundation from Philadelphia.