International Radio Serbia is marking its 75th anniversary today. Director of the Radio, Milorad Vujovic stated at the ceremony, which marked this important anniversary, that the short wave, which could be listened to as FM through digitization, is the most effective strategic option of sending information throughout the world, which is why no country in the world gives up this type of radio service that is meant to inform audiences abroad. Jelica Tapuskovic has more.
Vujovic reiterated that our radio is the only national radio station broadcasting via short wave, satellite and the Internet, in Serbian and another 11 languages. The importance of the former Radio Yugoslavia is even greater when one knows that it is older than Voice of America and other short-wave stations in the world. The importance and rating of the International Radio of Serbia are confirmed in letters of listeners from around the world and our Diaspora, Vujovic said, adding that these reactions serve as guidelines for program policy. He added that the year 2010 was marked by introduction of new programs and additions to our website, such as interactive maps and video news in foreign languages. According to him, the essential part of the program aims at the promotion of historical and cultural sights and natural beauty of our country, which is why support and help of the state and its institutions is necessary.
"This is even more important since the Serbian Ministry of Culture is in the process of drafting a national strategy for media which, in our opinion, should point to need for the state’s permanent care of our legal status, participation in the financing of our station and also determination of obligations in view of implementation of new technologies as we are far behind highly developed countries in terms of technical and technological development. It is necessary to commence the development of a national strategy on digitization of radio whose essence is the transition from analog to digital radio signal, "said Vujovic.
State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture Snezana Stojanovic Plavsic said that since its foundation, the International Radio of Serbia (Radio Yugoslavia) has been recognized for its high professionalism and has been timely and objectively informing overseas audience and Diaspora about any important events.
"I want to emphasize the importance of your efforts to overcome all difficulties in times of economic crisis, and that at the time of new communications, you offer the programs in a manner technologically appropriate for the new time, catching up with it, so that listeners around the world can be informed in timely fashion about all areas - economy , culture, politics and sports, " said Stojanovic Plavsic.
The annual prize for 2010 was awarded to a prominent journalist of our radio Jelena Gligoric, known for her specific style and our regular feature Beautiful and Interesting Landmarks of Serbia, who said that she was happy and proud of the fact that she received the award from her colleagues, which shows the quality of her work, and that their enthusiasm inspire her. "This is an individual award, but I believe that this is teamwork," said Gligoric.
In addition to former colleagues – journalists, translators and technical staff of our Radio, the celebration was enhanced by the presence of Parliament members Branko Ruzic and Dejan Radenkovic, State Secretaries at the Ministries for Kosovo and of Labor and Social Policy Zvonimir Stevic and Negovan Stankovic, representatives of diplomatic corps, as well as numerous associates of this unique radio.
Vujovic reiterated that our radio is the only national radio station broadcasting via short wave, satellite and the Internet, in Serbian and another 11 languages. The importance of the former Radio Yugoslavia is even greater when one knows that it is older than Voice of America and other short-wave stations in the world. The importance and rating of the International Radio of Serbia are confirmed in letters of listeners from around the world and our Diaspora, Vujovic said, adding that these reactions serve as guidelines for program policy. He added that the year 2010 was marked by introduction of new programs and additions to our website, such as interactive maps and video news in foreign languages. According to him, the essential part of the program aims at the promotion of historical and cultural sights and natural beauty of our country, which is why support and help of the state and its institutions is necessary.
"This is even more important since the Serbian Ministry of Culture is in the process of drafting a national strategy for media which, in our opinion, should point to need for the state’s permanent care of our legal status, participation in the financing of our station and also determination of obligations in view of implementation of new technologies as we are far behind highly developed countries in terms of technical and technological development. It is necessary to commence the development of a national strategy on digitization of radio whose essence is the transition from analog to digital radio signal, "said Vujovic.
State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture Snezana Stojanovic Plavsic said that since its foundation, the International Radio of Serbia (Radio Yugoslavia) has been recognized for its high professionalism and has been timely and objectively informing overseas audience and Diaspora about any important events.
"I want to emphasize the importance of your efforts to overcome all difficulties in times of economic crisis, and that at the time of new communications, you offer the programs in a manner technologically appropriate for the new time, catching up with it, so that listeners around the world can be informed in timely fashion about all areas - economy , culture, politics and sports, " said Stojanovic Plavsic.
The annual prize for 2010 was awarded to a prominent journalist of our radio Jelena Gligoric, known for her specific style and our regular feature Beautiful and Interesting Landmarks of Serbia, who said that she was happy and proud of the fact that she received the award from her colleagues, which shows the quality of her work, and that their enthusiasm inspire her. "This is an individual award, but I believe that this is teamwork," said Gligoric.
In addition to former colleagues – journalists, translators and technical staff of our Radio, the celebration was enhanced by the presence of Parliament members Branko Ruzic and Dejan Radenkovic, State Secretaries at the Ministries for Kosovo and of Labor and Social Policy Zvonimir Stevic and Negovan Stankovic, representatives of diplomatic corps, as well as numerous associates of this unique radio.
(Source : Radio Serbia
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