A nationalist slogan asserting that “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” was recently inscribed on the facade of a building in the central area of the National Museum in Belgrade, an area frequented by numerous tourists daily. This messaging explicitly rejects Kosovo’s declared independence from 2008. Notably, this new graffiti replaced previous graffiti that had addressed the genocide against Bosniaks in Srebrenica.
The graffiti concerning Srebrenica had been visible since the spring of 2024 and was attributed to the ultra-nationalist group “People’s Patrol.” Activists affiliated with the non-governmental organization “KROKODIL” have previously removed this specific graffiti on multiple occasions, yet similar nationalist messages continue to resurface in Belgrade. Filip Jovanović, an activist with experience in approximately twenty such actions, stated that the purpose behind these graffiti inscriptions is to disseminate propaganda, instill fear, and promote nationalism. The recurring nature of these markings suggests an ongoing effort to influence public discourse in the city center.
The appearance of slogans concerning Kosovo in prominent locations continues to draw attention to the political sensitivities surrounding the region.
Topics: #kosovo #graffiti #belgrade
It is concerning to see political slogans like this defacing such a prominent tourist area.