2025: A Year of Connection, Circulation, and Community
У години у којој смо обележили пет година постојања и пет година подкаста, наставили смо да развијамо оно што је од почетка у средишту нашег рада – подршку људима у процесу повратка, циркуларних миграција и повезивања дијаспоре са Србијом, кроз различите активности, дугорочне програме и континуирану комуникацију са заједницом. Наш рад у 2025. обухватао је више […]
Circular Migration: A Path Toward Development and Regional Cooperation
Mobility is not a new phenomenon in our region. In fact, for decades (more than a century, even) people have moved between their communities and other countries, carrying knowledge, skills, traditions, and capital, seeking opportunities and building their lives. In the past, however, this phenomenon was not referred to as “circular migration.” What has changed […]
Five Years of the “Returning Point” Podcast: The Story Behind the Microphone
Exactly five years ago, in the silence of a small room, under the dim light of an improvised studio, the microphone was turned on. There was no grand announcement or fanfare, but there was a quiet and persistent desire to tell stories that, until then, had rarely found their place: about returning and leaving, about […]
New Section in our Guides for Returnees: How to Recognize and Overcome Reverse Culture Shock
As an organization that has been dedicated to supporting returnees and addressing all the challenges that returning to one’s home country brings for the past five years, we have gained a unique insight into how the phenomenon of reverse culture shock manifests among people – and how often it goes unnoticed. Through direct conversations and […]
Honoring International Mother Language Day: New Information on Learning Serbian on the “Parents’ Corner” Platform
Today we are celebrating International Mother Language Day, a holiday established in 2000 at the initiative of UNESCO, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of mother language and multilingualism, reminding us of how crucial it is to preserve language as the foundation of cultural identity and national heritage. On this special day, we are […]
Presentation of the Talent.Ecosystem Platform at the HR Forum of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia
The Talent.Ecosystem initiative, launched in December 2023, continues to make significant strides in connecting young talents with the Serbian economy. This unique platform, a joint project of Returning Point and the Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia, was presented last week at the HR Forum of the American Chamber of Commerce in […]
Cambridge Through the Eyes of Marija Nedeljković: First Impressions and New Experiences
After the first month at the University of Cambridge, Tačka Povratka scholarship recipient Marija Nedeljković shared her impressions and experiences from this prestigious university. For Marija, this new beginning has been an unforgettable experience, and her words best describe everything she has happened so far: “This is truly unreal!” Life-Changing Opportunities She emphasizes […]
Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between the National Employment Service and Returning Point
Belgrade 21. October 2024. – Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Employment Service (NES) and “Returning Point” in Belgrade. The signees were Milan Bosnić, director of NES and Uroš Živković, program director of “Returning point”. The signing of this memorandum was preceded by prior cooperation between the signatory parties as part of […]
One year of Serbian Expat Meetups: A remarkable year of networking
We are thrilled to celebrate the first anniversary of the Serbian Expat Meetup gatherings, which began in September 2023. Our goal was to build a stronger, more connected community of returnees, and the regular quarterly meetups have proven to be a fantastic opportunity for networking and creating new opportunities. Previous MeetUps: September 19, 2024, Garaža […]
Fund for Young Talents Scholarship Recipients Visit Nordeus Company as part of the Talent.Ecosystem Initiative
The Talent.Ecosystem initiative, launched in December 2023 by Returning Point and the Fund for Young Talents, serves as an important bridge connecting Fund students with leading companies in the region. This platform aims to inspire young talents, particularly students currently studying abroad, to return to their home country after completing their education and contribute to […]
Discover the world of angel investing: Free online workshop
Belgrade, May 9, 2024 – If you’re interested in angel investing in Serbian startups, the Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STP Beograd) and Returning Point invite you to attend a free online workshop on angel investing, organised by STP Belgrade on May 24! This workshop offers a unique opportunity to deep dive into the world […]
Support for Serbian Start-ups: Join the Initiative!
A new opportunity is emerging for all those who want to become a key part of developing Serbian startups and shaping the new startup ecosystem in Serbia! The Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STP Belgrade) and Returning Point warmly invite you to get involved as co-founders, mentors, or investors in Serbia’s most advanced startups. STP […]
Introducing the “Parent’s Corner”: A new platform for supporting parents returnees
We are excited to introduce the “Parent’s Corner,” a new platform we’ve developed specifically for returning parents! Over the years of working with returnees, we’ve noticed that parents face numerous challenges when relocating, so we decided to create a space that will help ease this process. “Parent’s Corner” provides all the necessary information, recommendations, and […]
Student Life and Activism – Interview with Anđela Janković, OSSI
For over 20 years, the Organization of Serbian Students Abroad (OSSI) has been actively working on connecting young people from Serbia who are studying abroad in various countries. Currently, OSSI has 24 international branches, with the most recent one opening in South Korea. Our students are spread across four continents – Europe, America, Asia, and […]
Brain drain – Problem or Propaganda?
How many times have you heard that many young and educated people are leaving Serbia? Following media headlines like “Brain Drain from Serbia: And Now, Goodbye!” or “The Economist: Serbia Ranked Tenth in the World for Brain Drain,” one gets the impression that Serbia will soon be left without a highly educated population, and what […]