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Reviews28.06.2026
Why it's more profitable to sell events in Serbia through Polako Hedonist rather than foreign aggregators
Transparent fees, payouts in dinars with an advance before the event, local payment methods, ready-made Serbian fiscalization, three languages, and promotion through our event guide, blogger reviews, and Polako Media photo reports.
by i i
Notes27.06.2026
Office workers at risk of “dead butt syndrome”
Sitting for long hours weakens the glute muscles and stops them from working properly — here's what it can lead to and how to test yourself.
by Polako News
News26.06.2026
The most-streamed Serbian song in YouTube history — and it's not the one you think
The YouTube views record among Serbian songs is held not by the star you probably thought: it's the duet «Moje zlato» by Милица Тодорович and MC Yankoo with almost 189 million views.
by Polako News
Notes25.06.2026
The more narcissistic the boss, the more they oppose remote work
A new study of Fortune 500 companies revealed an unexpected link between a leader's level of narcissism and their attitude toward remote work.
by Polako News
Notes20.06.2026
The floral dress: why you might not like it — and what to do about it
Sometimes you like a floral dress in theory, but in reality it seems to turn you into a “country girl.” We explore why this happens and how the huge variety of floral prints can help you find your own.
by Yanina Tsybulskaya
Notes17.06.2026
Books Come in All Kinds
Books come in all kinds — and it's not just about the covers. Some you read when life experience is still thin; others you reach for once you've gathered enough and just want a good, easy evening. Here's my list for exactly that.
by Polako News
Notes14.06.2026
The History of the Hookah and Why We Love It
The history of the hookah is longer than it appears at first glance.
by Iryna
Reviews13.06.2026
Sunday Digest from ZaceniCho
The past music week turned out fairly heavy, but without any sense of a single-genre monolith. In one place metalcore remembers its own user manual a little too well, in another prog keeps asking awkward questions about groove,
by Iryna
Notes17.05.2026
Weekly Music Digest: Conservatism as a Virtue
Deep Purple channeling early Blackmore, self-ironic Darkthrone, cosmic jazz from Chui, Primus in their own genre pocket, and a new Peter Frampton album — a week without sensations, but with a clear aftertaste.
by Polako News
Reviews09.05.2026
"Ovo". My Evening with Cirque du Soleil
I wasn't planning to go. My first encounter with Cirque du Soleil happened many years ago — at one of their legendary shows.
by Iryna
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