February 8, 2018, St. Petka, Center for women with disabilities in Izvor. In January, the Management of the Center has informed the Embassy in Belgrade about their “WISH”, necessary and urgent: an oxygen concentrator, indispensable for … Read more

Initiative in favour of Serbian children with difficult pathologies The Order of Malta has the millenium old history of assistance to the poor, the weak and the sick. In Serbia the Embassy of the Sovereign … Read more

A successful Charity Dinner organized by the spouses Luigi and Ulrike Ruggeri in mid-December, on the Cote d‘Azur, enabled the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Serbia to support the Project “A hot … Read more

Saint Paul de Vence (France), Dec 17, 2017 This year as well with the Christmas at the doorstep, we can feel a cold Balcan winter reminding us of difficulties that many children face to have … Read more

Sremcica, December Solidarity has no units of measure, so it would be reductive to think of the WISH received from the Center in Sremcica with their request of the tons of food products like potatoes, … Read more

Nis, November 8 Perhaps even more than joy and gratitude, little Sandra’s and her perents’ eyes revealed the apperent surprise that one WISH, or even better – one dream would come true.

Belgrade, Nov. 3rd The new Director of the Center in Sremcica – which takes care of orphans with physical and psychological disabilities – Sandra Peric, expressed an urgent WISH, a few days ago: not to … Read more

Nis, October At the beginning of October, we have received a letter (you can find a translation in english on the website) from a father who expressed the “WISH” of his ill child.

Sremcica, October 2017 We have recently received a request for help from the Institution in Sremcica which takes care of orphans with different levels of disability.

Begrade, Oct.10th Ambassador Alberto di Luca has visited Shelter for children and confirmed the support of the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta of the project “A hot meal in a cold winter“ during … Read more

Belgrade, Oct. 7th, 2017 The Archdiocese of Belgrade has organized a reunion of young Catholics from all over Serbia in the capital. “Bringing our youth together is very important – said H.E. Rev. Mons. Stanislav … Read more

Belgrade, September 30th We have received recently, at the Embassy, a “Make a WISH“ letter written by the perents of the 11-year old girl, Sandra R. In the second week of life, she got an … Read more

July 25, 2017 For the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade, the Monastery of St.Petka in Izvor, in particular – Center run by orthodox nuns, is a true example of human solidarity, … Read more

Niš, July 10 The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta is still receiving letters with requests for help for children in need regarding urgent or difficult surgical procedures, as part of the programme “Make … Read more

Belgrade, June 23rd Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Frà Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto has nominated Ambassador Alberto di Luca as his representative at the inauguration ceremony … Read more

Belgrade, June 20 th, 2017 A few days before the Festivity (June 24th) of  the Patron Saint of the Sovereign Order of Malta, this year as well, we have celebrated our National Day in the … Read more

Nis, June 2017 At the beginning of June, we at the Embassy have received a letter of a mother who wrote about the difficult condition of her 7 year old son, Jovan S., who was … Read more

This year in Belgrade, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta wanted to combine the timeless cultural and music values with the eternal humanitarian and charitable mission of the Order, in Serbia and all … Read more

Belgrade, June the 8 In the last few days we have received at the Embassy another two letters “Make a WISH” from two girls: Milica C. (13 years) and Sladjana D. (11 years).

Belgrade, May 31 at 12.00h Serbia’s new president, Aleksandar Vučić, took the oath of office before the Serbian National Assembly in Belgrade and made his first speech as the Head of the State. The solemn … Read more

Belgrade, may During usual and cordial meetings with the colleagues, the Ambassadors from the accredited Diplomatic corps in Belgrade, the Ambassador Alberto di Luca held talks with the Croatian Ambassador Gordan Markotic and the Austrian Ambassador Johannes Eigner at their Embassies.

Belgrade,  May 23 The Director of the Center Shelter for Children, Mrs. Danijela Stajkovic and some of the children accommodated in this well-organized and efficient social institution from Belgrade, have warmly welcomed the Ambassador Alberto … Read more

A millennium old institution whose primary objective is providing assistance and support to the sick, the poor and the excluded nowadays is present in the whole world without distinction of nationality, language, religion.  With its … Read more

Rome, 29 April 2017  Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto was this morning elected Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The electing body, the Council Complete of State, … Read more

April, 2017 This year as well, H.R.H. Crown Princess Katherine Karadjordjevic has organized the traditional Serbian Easter Bazaar of women’s handicrafts that is held under the auspices of Her Foundation. The purpose of this noble … Read more

Belgrade, April 6th The Project “Make a WISH 2017” organized by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade will make it possible, in the course of this year, for foreign medical surgeons … Read more

Belgrade, March 16th The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta has received the first letter in February concerning our project Make a WISH 2017. Just to remember, the Project for the year 2017 encouraged … Read more

Belgrade, February 22, 2017   On the day of celebration at the “Vuk Karadzić” theatre in Belgrade, a musical and dance spectacle was performed by stage performers – children from the “Shelter for Children” in … Read more

Belgrade, February 10, 2017 The first phase of the “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta” is to raise awareness among parents and families concerned of the scope of this new and important … Read more

Fra’ Ludwig Hoffmann von Rumerstein assumes the office of Lieutenant ad interim, Albrecht Boeselager resumes his office as Grand Chancellor The Sovereign Council, the government of the Sovereign Order of Malta, met this afternoon in … Read more

Belgrade, 26th January 2017 This year 2017, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta will, once again, stand by children. The Order will demonstrate its support through an important project titled “Make a WISH to the Sovereign … Read more

Belgrade, January 2017 Excellent relations between Republic of Serbia and the Sovereign Order of Malta continued after recent official visit of the Grand Hospitaller of the Order,  H.E. Prince Dominique de la Rochefoucauld-Montbel. Many activities already … Read more

Belgrade, Jan 17, 2017 In addition to the constructive meeting of the Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, H.E. Prince Dominique de la Rochefoucauld-Montbel and the Serbian Minister of Health, H.E. Zlatibor Loncar, … Read more

Initiative in favour of Serbian children with difficult pathologies The Order of Malta has more than 900 years of history of assistance to the poor, the weak and the sick. In Serbia the Embassy of … Read more

Sremcica and Izvor, December 27 and 28 Just in time before the Orthodox Christmas, in the last week of December, a significant quantity of day/night clothes has been delivered to the institutions in Sremcica and … Read more

Sremcica, December 2016 One of the most requested WISHES by the kids of the Orphanage of Sremcica was a Minibus to enable them to commute to schools, sports halls or even “just” to be able … Read more

Belgrade,  December 8th 2016 Following the invitation of H.E. Zlatibor Lončar, Minister of Health of the Republic of Serbia, to an official visit to Belgrade, the Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta … Read more

Belgrade, Palace of Serbia, December 1st    The State Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Affairs of Serbia, dr. Nenad Ivanisevic, and Mr. Lajos Györi-Dani the President of the Hungarian Charity Service … Read more

Sremcica, October 14th On the long list of WISHES received at the Embassy from Sremcica, great attention has been given to clothing for the children and youth housed in the orphanage located just outside of … Read more

Izvor, October 14th Such a beautiful setting, consisting of the Fourteenth century monastery, can only accommodate a reality of love and dedication to the 92 disabled girls housed in the center of Izvor of the … Read more

Belgrade, October 7th For the second consecutive time Hon. Vladimir Marinkovic – Vice President of the Serbian Parliament – was elected Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of friendship between the Republic of Serbia and the … Read more

Belgrade, September 29th, 2016 Palace of Serbia The humanitarian, social and hospitaller mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta is at the center of the calendar of meetings of Ambassador Alberto di Luca with members … Read more

Izvor, September 28th, 2016 Many WISHES have been received from the center Izvor of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s Monastery “St. Petka“, in the village of Izvor, which houses 92 girls with mental disabilities, as well … Read more

Vilnius, September 9- 10 In the presence of the Grand Chancellor H.E. Albrecht von Boeselager and the Grand Hospitaller H.E. Dominique de La Rochefoucauld, was held in Vilnius – Lithuania – the second conference of … Read more

Belgrade, August 2016 The humanitarian activities of the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade, despite the intense efforts aimed at this time at the project “Make a WISH”, haven’t forgotten on the … Read more

Como – Belgrade, July 2016 One of the most important WISHES of the home that welcomes girls with mental disabilities of the Monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church “St. Petka”, in the village of Izvor, … Read more

One may often read in the local media that “this Ambassador” of this powerful country puts down “this other one”, “that Ambassador” of another powerful country, “pushes that other one”. For one Ambassador one may … Read more

Belgrade, June 22nd For the second year in a row the festivity of St. John the Baptist, Patron Saint of the Sovereign Order of Malta, was celebrated in a context of humanitarian diplomacy and culture. … Read more

Belgrade, June 15th, 2016 We are proud to announce that the project of our Embassy “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta” for 2016 has attracted the attention, and the willingness to support … Read more

Belgrade, June 9th The second edition of the project “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta”, promoted by our Embassy in Serbia, is collecting an increasing interest among the leading Serbian media.

Belgrade, May This month Mr. Albert Bouffier has left his position of Secretary of the Embassy at the Belgrade’s Chancellery. After two years of active and valued commitment, for which the Ambassador di Luca expressed … Read more

SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA FINAL REPORT GENERAL FEATURES OF THE SUMMIT The World Humanitarian Summit. The first World Humanitarian Summit launched by initiative of the United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki-moon was held in Istanbul on … Read more

On the occasion of the National Day of the Sovereign Order of Malta, the Embassy to the Republic of Serbia, presents an evening of humanitarian diplomacy and cultural offering access to the prestigious National Opera … Read more

Belgrade, the Embassy’s chancery A couple of days ago, a collaborator of the Sremcica Center (near Belgrade) that houses orphaned or abandoned children, visited the Embassy to pick up the clothing of Italian origin.

Belgrade, National Theatre The humanitarian mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta, in its nearly thousand years of history, has stood by culture. It is for that purpose that, for the second year in a … Read more

Izvor, May 5th Within the project “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta”, organized again this year by the Embassy of the Order of Malta to the Republic of Serbia, a lot of … Read more

Sremcica, April The main development of the 2016 edition of the project “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta” is to be alongside to those most in need  as soon as possible, without … Read more

Sremcica, April 2016 From March 15th the boys and girls housed in the orphanages and Centers for youth with mental disabilities in Sremcica and Izvor – in Serbia – have begun to send, to the … Read more

Belgrade, March 30th, 2016 The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade has decided to support, during the winter of 2015/2016, the facility “Shelter for children” which has been operating in Belgrade for … Read more

Serbia, March 15 – December 15, 2016 The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade, in view of the brilliant results achieved in 2015, has decided to repeat in 2016 the initiative “Make … Read more

Izvor, March 10 In the beautiful setting of an Orthodox monastery of the fourteenth century, operates a center which houses up to 92 young and older girls, with mental disability issues. The management of the … Read more

Belgrade, March 7 This year, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Serbia wants to give even more attention to the needy children, especially to the orphans and the unwell. … Read more

Belgrade, February 26 The Ambassador Alberto di Luca paid a visit to the Nunciature of the Holy See to address the most devout and friendly welcome, in the name of the Sovereign Order of Malta, … Read more

Tirana, 18-19 February 2016 The Tenth Plenary Assembly of the PAM – Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean – is currently taking place in Tirana with the participation of 240 delegates from 24 countries and six … Read more

Vranje, February The cold weather of the Balkans has not stopped the flow of migrants, coming from Greece and Macedonia, trying to get to the countries of Central and Northern Europe, transiting through Serbia.

Belgrade, from January to March This year, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Serbia wanted to give even more attention to the children. And so, the 2016 edition of … Read more

Decembar 24th Best wishes for December 25th to all Catholic Christians, for January 7th to all Orthodox Christians, and extended best wishes to everyone, of every religion, of every political idea, of every nationalitiy! Best … Read more

Vranje, December 21st In the wake of the spirit and mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to support those who are suffering, the Embassy in Belgrade is pleased to announce that, on the occasion … Read more

Rome, 11 December 2015 With the interventions of the Grand Chancellor H.E. Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager, the Grand Hospitaller H.E. Dominique de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel, H.E. Ambassador Stefano Ronca, the General Secretary of “Malteser International” Ingo … Read more

Again this year, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Serbia, attended the fifteenth edition of the Women’s Club Charity Bazaar. The laudable initiative organized by the Ambassadors’ spouses in … Read more

The charming tradition of St. Nicholas is celebrated on the eve of December 6th, St. Nicholas Day. The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Serbia, Alberto di Luca, was invited again this year, … Read more

Lijg and Sid, October 13th  The story of a dream that became a project and then reality for almost 1,500 Serbian children! A long journey that began last Christmas with an invitation to primary school … Read more

Belgrade, October 12th It took a lot of work to the Embassy in Belgrade to prepare the two ceremonies of the project “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta”. A thousand children will … Read more

Last September 11th, in the Vatican, the Holy Father received His Excellency Mr. Tomislav Nikolic, president of the Republic of Serbia. During the cordial meeting, among the topics discussed were the good relations between the … Read more

Those who escape from the tragedies of war, persecution and hunger – forced, to survive, to abandon their lands and seek political asylum in another country – are always and unquestionably a humanitarian issue. This … Read more

Belgrade, September 10th 2015 Continues the collaboration between the only entirely cardiological hospital in Europe, the Monzino of Milan, and the University Medical Center Zvezdara of Belgrade. A significant amount of beds and medical equipment … Read more

Belgrade, September 9th 2015 On Tuesday, October 13th, will be held the ceremony of handover of the WISHES as conclusion of the charity project initiated in 2014 by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of … Read more

Belgrade, July 23rd With a warm and now already familiar atmosphere of cooperation, the Vice President of the Serbian Parliament and Chairman of the Group of friendship Serbia-Order of Malta, Hon. Vladimir Marinkovic welcomed, in … Read more

Belgrade, July 22nd The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Policy, H.E. Aleksandar Vulin, met today at Palace Serbia (Palata Srbije), the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Alberto di Luca. During the meeting … Read more

Rome, 26/06/2015 The project launched thanks to a generous donation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) To step up prevention and develop rehabilitation therapies for leprosy patients in Vietnam: this is the ambitious project of … Read more

Belgrade, June 24th This year’s National Day of St. John the Baptist, traditionally organized by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade, was honored by the participation of the President of Parliament, … Read more

Monte Carlo, June 19th In an atmosphere of friendship and solidarity, made even more enjoyable by the beautiful terrace on the seaside and the lovely melodies of famous artists, was held, at the restaurant Twiga … Read more

Belgrade, June 24th, 7:30 pm

Belgrade, May 2015 HRH Crown Prince Alexander II Karadjordjevic received, at the Royal Palace in Belgrade, the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Alberto di Luca, to review the progress of the project. Among … Read more

Belgrade, May 7th In the historic building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was held this morning the warm meeting between the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dacic, and the … Read more

April, 2015 The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade was able to collect the availability of the Milanese hospitals IEO and Monzino, who are collecting, for the second time, medical equipment to … Read more

Belgrade, March 30th Today ended the first phase of the project “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta”: this was the part in which elementary school children, from the areas affected by the … Read more

March 2015 The project “A hot meal on a cold winter”, that was initiated last year by our Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade with the collaboration of the local Caritas, changed … Read more

Belgrade, March 19th In the presence of President Tomislav Nikolic, at the National Theatre in Belgrade, was held the ceremony for the 80th anniversary of this important health institution. During the evening, were presented the … Read more

Belgrade, March 13th The favorable consensus received of the “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta” and the requests from children who were unaware of the possibility of participation to the project until … Read more

Sid, March 9th The Project Manager of “Make a WISH to the Sovereign Order of Malta”, Prof. Nenad Prokic, met at Sid with the Mayor Mr. Nikola Vasic and with Mr. Branislav Mauković, president of … Read more

At the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Belgrade, the president of the Parliamentary Group of Friendship Serbia – Order of Malta, Hon. Vladimir Marinkovic met again with Ambassador Alberto di Luca. As … Read more