Serbian Mine Action Centre wishes Happy Holiday Season and a safe and prosperous 2023!

We thank all our domestic and foreign partners for successful cooperation in the previous year and sincerely hope for greater results in the next one.

Special thanks to the State Department, the US Embassy, the Embassy of France, the Embassy of Korea, the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining, ITF ... Read more

SMAC attended reception of the Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff on the occasion of New Year and Christmas Holidays

On December 21, 2022, SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija attended a reception on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas holidays, which was organized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr Miloš Vučević, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces, General Milan Mojsilović, at the Guard House in Topčider.

The reception was attended by ... Read more

SMAC Met with Mine Action Actors in Serbia

On December 16, 2022, in Belgrade, the Serbian Mine Action Centre organized a working meeting with mine action actors in the Republic of Serbia - representatives of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces - Directorate for Operational Affairs (J-3), the Military Academy of the ... Read more

29th Meeting of the South-Eastern Europe Mine Action Coordination Council (SEEMACC) Held in Belgrade

On December 15, 2022, the 29th Meeting of the South-Eastern Europe Mine Action Coordination Council (SEEMACC) was held in the extended facilities of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, i.e. classroom with a ground and site for training of deminers in Grocka.

Among the participants were representatives of member states of the Council from national mine action authorities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, ... Read more

COMPLETION OF WORKS ON BOROVAC 5 PROJECT

1-2 December 2022 saw the final quality control of the area cleared in accordance with Cluster Munitions Clearance Project for Borovac 5 Site, totalling 281.169 sqm, Municipality of Bujanovac. No critical errors were identified, which provided conditions for the completion of field works.

The project was funded by the US State Department ... Read more

PARTICIPATION OF SMAC AT REGIONAL WORKSHOP "ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND PLANNING OF IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT CAPACITIES OF NATIONAL/STATE MINE ACTION AUTHORITIES" IN SARAJEVO

In the period from December 13 to 14, 2022, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbian Mine Action Centre participated at the regional workshop, organized by the Norwegian People’s Aid, entitled "Assessment of needs and planning to improve the quality management capacities of national/state mine action authorities".

The workshop, which was attended by 38 ... Read more

Quality Control on ERW Risk Reduction Project on the Site Designated for the Reconstruction and Modernization of the Niš – Brestovac Railway Section

On December 12, 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of ERW Risk Reduction Project on the Site Designated for the Reconstruction and Modernization of the Niš – Brestovac Railway Section, SMAC carried out the control of part of the works according to the Part 2 of the Project, namely the control of the part of the works according to Phase 2.

During the project implementation, ... Read more

SMAC Participation in Celebrating 20 Year Anniversary of BHMAC

On December 7, 2022, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a ceremony was held to mark the 20-year anniversary of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC).

Among the guests were representatives of mine action centers from the region, representatives of donors, representatives of international ... Read more

25 years of the Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Convention) – successes, challenges and innovations

December 1st 2022 saw the event: For a mine-free world: 25 years of the Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Convention) – successes, challenges and innovations, organized by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany & Handicap International.

It was also an online event ... Read more

Cooperation of the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy, SMAC and ITF on mine victim assistance project

The Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy, in cooperation with the Serbian Mine Action Centre, with the financial support of donors, through ITF Enhancing Human Security, is implementing a mine victim assistance project - rehabilitation and medical care.

Below are announcements about the ... Read more

VA Experts Meeting 2022 held on margins of 20th MSP in Geneva

On the margins of the 20th Meeting of the States Parties to the Ottawa Convention, in the period from November 23-24, 2022, VA experts meeting was held.

The purpose of the meeting was to enhance understandings of the States Parties and Non-States Parties, interested organizations and members of civil society on various aspects ... Read more

Twentieth Meeting of the States Parties to the Ottawa Convention Held in Geneva, Switzerland

The Twentieth Meeting of the States Parties (20MSP) to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Antipersonnel Mines and on their Destruction took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 21 to 25 November 2022.

The Delegation of the Republic of Serbia, consisting of the representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the UN and other ... Read more

VISIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

In the period from 16 to 17 November, 2022, the Mine Action Centre was visited by representatives of the U.S. State Department.

Representatives of the State Department had the opportunity to learn about the current situation in the Republic of Serbia regarding the remaining contamination by mines, cluster munition and other explosive remnants of war, as well as the challenges and the ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL ON THE PROJECT FOR CLEARING CLUSTER MUNITION FROM "BOROVAC 5" SITE, MUNICIPALITY OF BUJANOVAC

On November 17, 2022, Mine Action Centre, as part of monitoring the implementation of the Project for demining - clearing of cluster munitions from "Borovac - 5" site, number 0256/21, municipality of Bujanovac, performed a quality control of the works performed on part of the cleared area.

During the quality control of the cleared ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL ON ERW CLEARANCE PROJECT AT THE SITE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE RIVER AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BYPASS AROUND NOVI SAD

On 21.11.2022., Mine Action Centre performed quality control on the "Project for clearing explosive remnants of war at the site for the construction of a bridge over the Danube River as part of the construction of the bypass around Novi Sad", number 0276/22. The quality control was carried out in accordance with Part I (phase 4 of the Project), which is divided into four phases and refers to the projected area located on the land area near the Danube River at the place where the ... Read more

SMAC PARTICIPATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON „MINE ACTION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES“, BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

At the invitation of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA), SMAC attended the International Conference on „Mine Action: Challenges and Opportunities, which took place in the period 16-18 November, in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the auspices of the Government of Azerbaijan.

The Conference was attended by mine action experts from ... Read more

COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT FOR DEMINING - CLEARING OF CLUSTER MUNITION FROM LOCATION "BOROVAC - 5", IN BUJANOVAC

On November 10, 2022, the implementation of the Project for demining - clearing of cluster munitions from the location "Borovac - 5", number 0256/21, municipality of Bujanovac, area of 281,169m2, began.

The work is carried out by the NGO "IN Demining", Pale, Republika Srpska - Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the monitoring organization, which was hired by the donor and the ITF, is the company "Eksploring" ... Read more

Completion of IMAS and Conformance Training Course in Spiez, Switzerland

Оn November 11, 2022, in Spiez, Switzerland, the 86th Partnership for Peace Training Course on International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and Conformance organized by the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the Government of Switzerland was completed.

In addition to the SMAC representative, the course ... Read more

SMAC participation in IMAS and Conformance Training Course in Spiez, Switzerland

Оn November 7, 2022, in Spiez, Switzerland, organized by the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the Government of Switzerland, the 86th Partnership for Peace Training Course on International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and Conformance began.

The training will last until November 11, and it is envisaged that the trainees ... Read more

Quality Control on ERW Clearance Project at the site for the construction of a bridge over the Danube River as part of the construction of the bypass around Novi Sad

On November the 1st, 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project at the site for the construction of a bridge over the Danube River as part of the construction of the bypass around Novi Sad, 0276/22, the Serbian Mine Action Centre carried out quality control of the works according to Part I of the Project which is divided into four phases and refers to the project area located on the mainland nearby the Danube River at the site where the bridge ... Read more

VISIT OF THE MINISTER-COUNSELLOR OF EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Оn the 28th of October 2022, SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija, met with Minister-Counsellor OF the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Belgrade, Mr Seokhong SHIN and representative of ITF Enhancing Human Security, Mr Gregor Sančanin, in order to analyse previous assistance and cooperation with the Republic of Korea.

At the meeting, they also discussed future directions ... Read more

SMAC PARTICIPATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE BIOTECH FUTURE FORUM

SMAC representatives participated at the International Conference Biotech Future Forum, which was held on October 20, 2022, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade.

The Conference was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the World Economic Forum, with the support of the United Nations Development Program ... Read more

VISIT TO THE BUREAU OF MILITARY POLITICAL AFFAIRS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE EMBASSY OF RЕPUBLIC OF SERBIA IN THE USA

During a visit to Washington, USA, the director of the Мine Action Centre, Mr. Bojan Glamočlija and assistant director Ms. Jelena Krstić held a meeting with representatives of the State Department's Bureau of Military-Political Affairs. At the meeting, the results so far and possible directions for further cooperation between the two institutions were discussed. The Director of the Center expressed the hope that further involvement and intensification of cooperation with the ... Read more

"THE MARSHALL LEGACY INSTITUTE" GALA DINNER

On the occasion of the celebration of 25 years of land clearance from mines and explosive remnants of war, at the invitation of the US organization "The Marshall Legacy Institute", the Mine Action Centre of Republic of Serbia attended the donor Gala dinner, held on October 19, 2022, in Washington, USA.

The Gala dinner was attended by the director of the Mine Action Centre, ... Read more

Masterclass

On October 11th, 2022, Director of the Serbian Mine Acion Centre, mr. Bojan Glamočlija, attended a unique masterclass on the subject of the American administration through the prism of a career diplomat held by the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Christopher Hill.

The master class was organized for employees in the public administration of ... Read more

National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea Marked

On the occasion of the celebration of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea, at the invitation of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Belgrade, Serbian Mine Action Center attended the reception, held on the 6th October 2022, at the White Palace in Belgrade.

Ambassador Lee Jae-woong welcomed guests - representatives of the political, cultural and ... Read more

Participation of SMAC at the 8th International scientific and Expert conference "Security and Crisis Management - Theory and Practice - BeKMen"

The implementation of ERW Risk Reduction Project on the Site Designated for the Reconstruction and Modernization of the Niš – Brestovac Railway Section, No. 0265/21, which was developed by the Serbian Mine Action Centre based on the request of an investor -TRACE GROUP HOLD PLC – Belgrade Branch, began on the 3rd of October ... Read more

Commencement of ERW Risk Reduction Project on the Site Designated for the Reconstruction and Modernization of the Niš – Brestovac Railway Section

In the period 29-30 September 2022, representatives of SMAC participated at the 8th International Scientific and Expert Conference "Security and Crisis Management - Theory and Practice - BeKMen", organized by the Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management (RABEK) from Belgrade and EDUKONS University from Sremska Kamenica ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL ON TUŠTICA PROJECT

On 26 September 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of Demining Project at the Tuštica site, Bujanovac Municipality, Serbian Mine Action Center carried out quality control at a part of the site searched and demined by NGO Stop Mines, Pale, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina., in accordance with the SMAC Project, International Mine Action Standards and Standard Operating Procedures ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ERW RISK REDUCTION PROJECT FOR BELGRADE – VALJEVO GAS PIPELINE SECTION

On 25 September 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Risk Reduction Project for the Belgrade - Valjevo Gas Pipeline Section, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works in accordance with Phase 1 of the Project, namely on the area which the contractor searched up to a 50 cm depth. In addition, quality control was conducted on the part of Phase 2 and Phase 3, namely on the areas searched up to 3m, and ... Read more

SMAC participation in the Regional Quality Management Course for the Balkans in Rome

In the period from September 13 to 20, 2022, in Rome, organized by the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), the Regional Course on Quality Management in Mine Action was held for representatives of the Balkan countries.

In addition to representatives of SMAC, other participants from Serbia included representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the ... Read more

PARTICIPATION OF SMAC REPRESENTATIVES IN "EU MEMBERSHIP" TRAINING

In the period 15.09 - 16.09.2022, SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija and Assistant Director, Mrs. Jelena Krstić, participated in the "EU Membership" training, which the National Academy for Public Administration conducts within the Program for strengthening professional capacities of civil servants holding positions in Serbia.

The Program is aimed to improve the ... Read more

COMMENCEMENT OF ERW RISK REDUCTION PROJECT FOR BELGRADE – VALJEVO GAS PIPELINE SECTION

The implementation of the ERW Risk Reduction Project for the Belgrade - Valjevo Gas Pipeline Section, which was developed by the Serbian Mine Action Centre based on the request of Public Enterprise “SRBIJAGAS”, Novi Sad, began on September 12, 2022, with the introduction of contractor Millennium Team ltd., Belgrade, into works ... Read more

INTRODUCTION INTO WORKS FOR „TUŠTICA” PROJECT IN BUJANOVAC

On the 7th September 2022, implementation of Demining Project of the "Tuštica” site, the Municipality of Bujanovac, totalling 143.500 sqm, commenced.

The project has been developed by the Mine Action Centre of the Republic of Serbia, which will supervise the project implementation and conduct ... Read more

MEETING WITH US EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE

On the 23rd August, 2022, Serbian Mine Action Centre Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija, held an introductory meeting with the US Embassy representative, Mr Adnan Mirza.

During the meeting, the SMAC Director briefed the US Embassy representative about the current situation regarding mines ... Read more

COMMENCEMENT OF DEMINING PROJECT AT DOBROSIN 1 SITE IN BUJANOVAC

On August 25th, 2022, commenced the implementation of Demining Project of the "Dobrosin 1" site, the Municipality of Bujanovac, totaling 28,000 sqm.

The project has been developed by the Mine Action Centre of the Republic of Serbia, which will supervise the project implementation and conduct quality control of the works. Contractor is N.G.O. IN DEMINING Pale, Republic ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROJECT FOR CLEARANCE THE SURFACE OF EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR ON THE SECTION 4, ON THE PART OF THE HIGHWAY E-763 PRELJINA - POŽEGA

On August the 19th, Mine Action Centre of Republic of Serbia, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for Section 4, on the part of highway Е-763 Preljina - Požega, No. 0267/22, conducted quality control of the works in accordance with Phase 4 of the Project, which include the use of ... Read more

QUALITY CONTROL ON “SLOBODA ČAČAK 6” PROJECT

Аs a follow up activity of the implementation of Теchnical Survey Project for "Sloboda Čačak 6" site, on the 8th August 2022, Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works for the part of the site where the Contractor conducted systematic technical survey to a 50 cm depth ... Read more

FINAL QUALITY CONTROL ON TECHNICAL SURVEY PROJECT FOR “FRUŠKA GORA” SITE, SREMSKA MITROVICA MUNICIPALITY, LEZIMIR SETTLEMENT

On August the 8th, 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of Technical Survey Project for “Fruška gora” site, Sremska Mitrovica Municipality, Ležimir Settlement, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted final quality control of the works on the part of the area where the Contractor conducted technical ... Read more

Commencement of ERW Clearance Project for Section 4, E-763 Preljina - Požega Highway

The implementation of ERW Clearance Project for Section 4, E-763 Preljina - Požega Highway site, which was developed by the Serbian Mine Action Centre based on the request of the Ministry of Construction, Traffic and Infrastructure, PE Roads of Serbia, and, began on ... Read more

COMMENCMENT OF TECHNICAL SURVEY PROJECT FOR LOCATION “FRUSKA GORA”, MUNICIPALITY SREMSKA MITROVICA, LEZIMIR SETTLEMENT

The implementation of the project of techical survey for “Fruska gora”, which was developed by Serbian Mine Action Centre based on data collected by non-technical survey, started on 15 July 2022, with the introduction of contractor "Millennium Team" d.o.o., Belgrade, into works ... Read more

FRANCE EMBASSY BASTILLE DAY RECEPTION

On July 14, 2022, France Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Mr Pierre Cochard, organized a reception in the gardens of the residence on the occasion of the national day of the Republic of France.

The reception was attended by the SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija, as well as representatives of political, diplomatic, cultural, religious ... Read more

US EMBASSY JULY 4TH RECEPTION

On June 30, 2022, US Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Mr Christopher Hill, organized a reception on the occasion of Independence Day - the national holiday of the United States of America, which is celebrated on July 4th.

The reception was attended by SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija, as well as representatives of political, diplomatic, cultural and public life ... Read more

MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND EMBASSY OF FRANCE

On the 28th June, 2022, in the premises of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, a joint meeting was held with representatives of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia, the Embassy of France and French company "EOD-EX".

The possibility of cooperation on the development of joint projects in the area of protection against explosive ordnance and explosives precursors, ... Read more

Opening of Rosulje Airport in Kruševac

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Centre attended the opening ceremony of the Rosulje Airport at the Rosulje Airport complex in Kruševac ... Read more

PARTICIPATION AT 25TH INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF MINE ACTION NATIONAL DIRECTORS AND UNITED NATIONS ADVISORS IN GENEVA

In the period 23-24 June 2022, at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) premises in Geneva, representatives of the Mine Action Centre of the Republic of Serbia participated at the 25th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisors.

The meeting was organized by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Geneva ... Read more

2022 INTERSESIONAL MEETINGS OF THE STATES PARTIES TO THE OTTAWA CONVENTION

Intersessional (semi-annual) Meetings of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (Ottawa Convention), were held in Geneva, in the period from 20 to 22 June 2022.

The delegation of the Republic of Serbia consisted of representatives of the Permanent ... Read more

Commencement of ERW Clearance Project for Stevan Sinđelić-3 site in Niš

The implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for „Stevan Sinđelić-3“ site, No.0232/20-2, Municipality of Crveni Krst, City of Niš, area 1.396 m2, which was developed by the Serbian Mine Action Centre based on the request of the Office for local economic development and projects of the City of Nis ... Read more

Visit to NPA Global Training Center for Mine and Explosive Detection Dogs

At the invitation of Country Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina Norwegian People’s Aid, Mr Charles Frisby, оn June 15, 2022, Serbian Mine Action Centre Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija and Assistant Director, Ms Jelena Krstić, visited NPA Global Training Center for Mine and Explosive Detection Dogs.In addition to the representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Center, representatives of the ... Read more

VISIT TO PROJECT SITES WITH POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS

In the period 1-2 June 2022, the Serbian Mine Action Centre organized visit to demining, cluster munitions clearance and technical survey projects sites for potential contractors.

The projects developed by SMAC, and funded, through ITF Enhancing Human Security, by the Government of Serbia, the United States of America and the Republic of Korea refer to the site ... Read more

Commencement of UXO Clearance Project for Sloboda Čačak 5 site

Implementaion of UXO Clearance Project for Sloboda Čačak 5 site, which was developed by SMAC at the request of Joint Stock Company Sloboda Čačak, began on June 1, 2022, with the introduction of contractor Millennium Team ltd., Belgrade, into works ... Read more

Participation of SMAC at Explosive Ordnance Seminar in Budva

SMAC is participating at the Explosive Ordnance Seminar, which is being held from 24 to 26 May 2022, in Budva, Montenegro, organized by Intelligence - Sec, British company specialized in organizing conferences in the field of security industry and in partnership with the Rescue and Protection Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of Montenegro ... Read more

WORKING MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF KRUSEVAC

On May 19, 2022, in the premises of the City of Kruševac, a joint meeting was held with representatives of the City of Kruševac ... Read more

PARTICIPATION OF THE CENTER IN THE THEMATIC MEETING "UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND NEW INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS"

On May 17, 2022, representatives of the Mine Action Centre participated in a thematic conference entitled "UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND NEW INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS" organized by the Department of Information and Communication Technologies ATVSS Nis, Science and Technology Park Nis and Iris Mega D.O.O. Belgrade, in the premises of the Science and Technology Park ... Read more

SMAC PARTICIPATION AT 18TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM MINE ACTION 2022

Тhe Serbian Mine Action Centre participated in the work of the 18th International Symposium - Mine Action 2022, which was held from 02 to 04 May 2022 in Vodice, Republic of Croatia, and organized by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Mine Action Centre – Centre for Testing, Development and ... Read more

Presentation on digital learning by SKILLDICT Dd.

On the 20th April, 2022, in the expanded business capacities of the SMAC, i.e., the classroom with a training ground and site, in Grocka, the Budapest based company SKILLDICT Dd. specialized in organizing trainings, held a presentation on digital learning for the needs of the Serbian Mine Action Centre and other stakeholders related to mine ... Read more

Visit of AP Mine Ban Convention Implementation Support Unit Victim Assistance Expert

In the period from April 18 to 19, 2022, SMAC was visited by AP Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention) Implementation Support Unit Victim Assistance Expert, Mr Firoz Alizada, within his visit to States Parties in our region, in order to provide them with technical assistance regarding the fulfilment of victim assistance obligations ... Read more

ERW RISK EDUCATION TRAINING OF TRAINERS COURSE

In the period from April 18 to 19th, 2022, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted ERW risk education training of trainers course for employees of the HBIS GROUP Serbia Iron&Steel ltd. Belgrade, as well as for employees of companies "Konstruktel" ltd. Belgrade and “Comal group“ ltd. Belgrade ... Read more

Quality Control in Accordance with UXO Clearance Project for EDePRO 1- C2 site

On April the 13th, 2022, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the UXO Clearance Project for EDePRO 1- C2 site, in the territory of the Municipality of Grocka - the outskirts of Leštane, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works in accordance ... Read more

FINAL QUALITY CONTROL FOR ERW CLEARANCE PROJECT ON LOCATION „STEVAN SINDJELIC 3“, CITY OF NIS

On April the 4th 2022, the realization of the Project for clearing explosive remnants of war from the location "Stevan Sindjelic-3", No. 0232 / 20-1, municipality of Crveni Krst, City of Nis, area of 3,814 m2, was completed ... Read more

WORKING MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

On April 1, 2022, a joint meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Interior was held in the premises of the Mine Action Centre ... Read more

CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MINE AWARENESS AND ASSISTANCE IN MINE ACTION

At the suggestion of the United Nations (UN) since 2005, April 4, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, is being celebrated ... Read more

Participation of SMAC at International Conference on Humanitarian Mine Action and Sustainable Development Goals, March 30-April 1, 2022, Baku, Azerbaijan

From March 30 to April 1, 2022, Conference on Humanitarian Mine Action and Sustainable Development Goals is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, organized by the Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). SMAC is represented by Ms Jelena Krstić, Assistant Director ... Read more

ERW findings on ERW risk reduction project related to a chimney near Knauf Insulation factory complex

During the implementation of the ERW risk reduction project related to the chimney within company "Knauf Insulation" ltd. Belgrade, Surdulica Municipality, contractor "Aqua Mont Service" ltd., found five 50mm armor-piercing bullets during the method of splitting at the height of 22 m ... Read more

Commencement of UXO Clearance Project for EDePRO 1- C2 site

The implementation of the UXO Clearance Project for EDePRO 1- C2 site, which was developed by the Serbian Mine Action Centre based on the request of company EDePRO ltd., began on 29 March 2022, with the introduction of contractor PMC Engineering ltd., Belgrade, into works ... Read more

MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF QUALITY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD (QSI)

On the 23rd Мarch 2022, in the premises of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, a meeting was held with representatives of the New Zealand based independent consultancy Quality Solutions International Ltd (QSI).

At the request of ITF Enhancing Human Security, this company has been conducting assessments of ITF/US-funded demining organisations ... Read more

GICHD Mine Action Information Management Webinar

On March the 17th, the third Mine Action Information Management Webinar organized by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining took place, as a part of the webinar series, which takes place every month in a virtual format ... Read more

Implementation of a project of ERW risk reduction from a chimney in Surdulica

At the request of Knauf Insulation ltd., Belgrade, the Serbian Mine Action Centre has developed a project for the reduction of the risk of explosive remnants of war from the chimney, which is located near the complex of the Knauf Insulation factory, in the territory of the City of Surdulica.

The implementation of this project commenced on March the 1st, 2022. ... Read more

Оnline Workshop on Reporting: Article 7 Transparency Reports and Oslo Action Plan

On March the 10th, 2022, representatives of the SMAC, together with representatives of the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, participated in an online workshop organized by the Implementation Support Unit of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, dedicated to the Article 7 Transparency Reports and the Oslo Action Plan ... Read more

SMAC DIRECTOR MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF US EMBASSY AND ITF

Оn the 4th of March 2022, SMAC Director, Mr Bojan Glamočlija, met with Political Counsellor at the U.S. Embassy, Mr John Rutherford and representative of ITF Enhancing Human Security, Mr Gregor Sančanin, in order to analyse previous assistance and cooperation with the U.S. and the ITF and to discuss future directions of support in the field of humanitarian demining and mine action in Serbia ... Read more

PARTICIPATION АТ CONFERENCE RELATED TO NEW LAW ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

In the period from the 24th to 28th February 2022, representatives of SMAC participated in the Conference dedicated to the new Law on Public Procurement, as well as the harmonization of financial control with the new Law on Public Procurement ... Read more

Found ERW on ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad - Ruma ,,Fruška Gora Corridor” Site

On the ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad – Ruma, “Fruška Gora Corridor” Site, Nо. 0252/21, during ERW clearance operations, 155 mm and 100 mm artillery shells were found.

Engaged contractor Millennium Team ltd. found the mentioned explosive ... Read more

Working Meeting Related to Implementation of Project of Removal of Sunken Ships from the Danube at Prahovo

On February the 25th, 2022, representatives of SMAC, Sector for Emergency Management and Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure held a working online meeting as part of the preparations for the project "Removal of Sunken German World War Two Fleet from the Danube at Prahovo" ... Read more

Visit to Djerdap 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant

On February the 24th, 2022, at the invitation of company "Aqua Mont service", which is currently conducting underwater works on the rehabilitation of the overflow dam of the Djerdap 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Serbian side, SMAC organized a visit to this site for representatives of Serbian companies dealing with underwater demining - PMC Engineering and Millennium Team, as well as French company EOD-EX ... Read more

Working Meeting Regarding Construction of the Highway on the Preljina - Požega Section

On February the 23rd, 2022, representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, had a working meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, China Communications Construction Company ltd. Belgrade as a Contractor of Project for Construction of the E-763 Highway, Section Preljina-Požega, Stretch 4, as well as representatives of Defense Industry Manufacturing Factory Milan Blagojević, Lučani ... Read more

SMAC AND EOD-EX SIGNED MoU

On February the 22nd, 2022, in the premises of SMAC, the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between SMAC and French based land and underwater demining company EOD-EX was signed ... Read more

MEETING WITH COMMITTEES OF AP MINE BAN CONVENTION

Оn February the 21st, SMAC representatives held an online meeting with members of the four Committees of the AP Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention) ... Read more

MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND EMBASSY OF FRANCE

On February the 21st, 2022, at the initiative of Serbian Mine Action Centre, a joint meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia and the Embassy of France was held in the premises of SMAC ... Read more

COOPERATION BETWEEN SMAC AND UNIVERSITY OF DEFENSE

On February the18th, 2022, in the premises of SMAC, pursuant to the decision of the Minister of Defence, the Agreement on Temporary Assignment and Use of Technical Equipment between SMAC and the University of Defense of the Ministry of Defense was signed ... Read more

Survey of а site in Lučani

On February the 10th 2022, representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, in cooperation with representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, as well as representatives of Defence Industry Manufacturing Factory Milan Blagojević, visited a site of the E-763 Highway, section Preljina-Požega, strip 4, for the part of works that will be carried out in the immediate ... Read more

Quality Control in Accpordance with ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad - Ruma ,,Fruška Gora Corridor” Site

On February the 3rd, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad – Ruma, “Fruška Gora Corridor” Site, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works in accordance with Phase 4 of the Project, which include the use of borehole method ... Read more

RESURVEY OF A SITE IN KRAGUJEVAC

On February the 1st, 2022, SMAC representatives, together with the representatives of the Sector for Emergency Management, conducted a resurvey of the site in Kragujevac suspected to contain an air bomb remaining from 1999. ... Read more

Quality Control in Accpordance with ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad - Ruma ,,Fruška Gora Corridor” Site

On Јаnuary the 31st, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad – Ruma, “Fruška Gora Corridor” Site, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works in accordance with Phase 2, 3, and 4 of the Project, which include depth recording up to 3 and 6 m, as well as the use of borehole method ... Read more

Quality Control in Accpordance with ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad - Ruma ,,Fruška Gora Corridor” Site

On Јаnuary the 27th, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad – Ruma, “Fruška Gora Corridor” Site, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted final quality control of the works in accordance ... Read more

SMAC participation at Mine Action Information Management Webinar

On January the 20th, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining launched the Mine Action Information Management Webinar Series, which will take place every month in a virtual format ... Read more

Quality Control in Accpordance with ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad - Ruma ,,Fruška Gora Corridor” Site

On Јаnuary the 18th, as a follow up activity of the implementation of the ERW Clearance Project for the Expressway - Ib of the state Road No. 21, Novi Sad – Ruma, “Fruška Gora Corridor” Site, the Serbian Mine Action Centre conducted quality control of the works in accordance with Phase 1 of the Project, namely on the area which the contractor searched up to a 50 cm depth, as well as on the area on which the contractor carried out a depth recording ... Read more

VISIT OF REPRESENTATIVE OF DIGGER DTR FOUNDATION

On the 10th January, 2022, in the premises of the Serbian Mine Action Centre, and with the participation of representatives of the Serbian Ministry of Defence, a meeting was held with a representative of Swiss based foundadion DIGGER DTR, which produces demining vehicles and equipment ... Read more