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Shapit's surprise came to Terasy - a sculpture erected overnight on a roundabout near Moscow
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Shapit's surprise came to Terasy - a sculpture erected overnight on a roundabout near Moscow

A new sculpture has been installed overnight on the circular road at Terazije in Belgrade, described by Mayor Aleksandar Šapić as a surprise for the city. The installation took place during the night when certain parts of the city center were closed off, including the area between Kolarčeva Street and Nikola Pašić Square. The sculpture is now positioned as a new symbol of the city. Construction work continues, with workers from the City Greenery department filling soil into the base beneath the monument, while traffic continues to flow. The cost of this sculpture is still unknown, but it is worth noting that a similar clock installed nearby on Republic Square cost around 10 million Serbian dinars, with its mechanism costing an additional five million dinars, and currently one of the four clocks does not function.

Na kružnom toku na Terazijama, u centru Beograda, jutros je osvanula skulptura u obliku vage sa dva tasa, koja visi na lancima. Ova skulptura, koja je postavljena tokom noći, predstavlja novo iznenađenje koje je gradonačelnik Beograda Aleksandar Šapić najavio u aprilu. Iako je Šapić bio tačno u detaljima o tome šta će biti osvanuto, on nije dao konkretne informacije, što je uzrocilo raznorazne spekulacije o prirodi ovog iznenađenja. Prema izvorima, skulptura je postavljena bez prethodnog javnog objašnjenja, što je dodatno izazvalo interes i zabrinutost među građanima.

Tokom noći, kad su ulice u centru Beograda bile zatvorene zbog izvršavanja radova, ekipa N1 je otkrila da se na kružnom toku na Terazijama nalazi nova skulptura. Radovi su nastavili i tokom dana, a radnici Gradskog zelenila su nasipali zemlju u postolje ispod skulpture, što ukazuje na to da je projekt još u toku. Međutim, do sada nijedna gradska služba nije donela oficijalnu komentare o ovom događaju, što je doprinelo nejasnoći oko cilja i namene ovog iznenađenja.

Pored toga, izvorima je dato da je skulptura u obliku vage sa dva tasa postavljena u blizini hotela Moskva, gde se nalazi središte kružnog toka. Ovo mesto je prethodno poznato po svojoj istoriji – u prošlosti je bilo mesto gde je bila fontana, koja je imala centralnu uliku u urbanističkoj strukturi Terazija. Takođe, izvorima je dato da je gradonačelnik Šapić, u septembru prošle godine, najavio iznenađenje na tom mestu, ali nije dao detaljnije informacije. U aprilu je ponovo naglasio da će iznenađenje osvanuti krajem maja, što je izazvalo široku pažnju i spekulacije.

Međutim, neki izvorima je dato da je iznenađenje moglo da ima veze sa istorijskim elementima. Na primer, izvorima je dato da je gradonačelnik Šapić, u prošlosti, predlagao da se na blizu lokaciji, parku Terazijska terasa, postavi spomenik Dragoljubu Draža Mihailoviću, jednoj od najkontroverznijih ličnosti 20. veka u Srbiji. Međutim, takav predlog nije naišao na podršku Komisije za spomenike i nazive trgova i ulica grada Beograda. Iako je Šapić nekoliko puta najavio iznenađenje, nijedan put nije dao jasnu sliku o tome šta će biti osvanuto, što je izazvalo brojne spekulacije i diskusije.

Dodatak je da je izvorima dato da je skulptura u obliku vage sa dva tasa, koja je postavljena tokom noći, mogla da bude inspiracija iz prošlosti, kao i fontana koja je bila na istom mestu pre nego što je izbrisana. Takođe, izvorima je dato da je skulptura, ako se ne greši, veoma slična onoj koja je postavljena na kružnom toku na Trgu Republike, koja je koštila ogroman broj dinara. Međutim, do sada nije poznato koliko je koštala nova skulptura, što je dodatno izazvalo interes.

U svetu ovih informacija, gradonačelnik Aleksandar Šapić ostaje ključna figura u ovom događaju. Iako je najavio iznenađenje, nije dao jasne informacije o tome šta će biti osvanuto, što je izazvalo široku pažnju i raznorazne interpretacije. Umešanje istorijskog konteksta, kao i moguća veza sa prošlim projektima, dodaje kompleksnost ovom situaciji. Umešanje lokalnih službi i građana u proces proučavanja i analize ovog događaja takođe pokazuje da je ovo iznenađenje, iako nejasno, postalo važan deo urbanih promena u Beogradu.

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Blic logoBlicIndependentLeftFactual 85Objective 803 days ago
A group of ZLF councillors taped a newly installed sculpture on the Terraces: All recorded and hung on nets

A group of experts from the Green Left Front (ZLF) removed a recently installed sculpture on Terazije using a track, which was captured on video and shared on social media platform X. The footage features Natalija Stojmenović, the city representative of ZLF, and Biljana Đorđević, a member of the Assembly of Serbia representing ZLF. The sculpture, shaped like a balance scale with two basins hanging by chains, was unveiled earlier today at a new circular traffic junction on Terazije, near the turnoff for Prizrensko and Balkansko streets.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the action as a deliberate act by ZLF representatives, emphasizing their involvement in removing the sculpture. While the event itself is a public space issue, the focus on ZLF members suggests a political angle, particularly highlighting their engagement in public discourse. The

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article reports accurately on the group of experts from ZLF removing a sculpture with tape, citing sources and mentioning specific individuals involved. It aligns with the cross-source consensus about the event. The tone remains neutral but slightly emphasizes the action taken by the group.

N1 Srbija logoN1 SrbijaIndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 654 days ago
Shapit's surprise came to Terasy - a sculpture erected overnight on a roundabout near Moscow

A new sculpture has been installed overnight on the circular road at Terazije in Belgrade, described by Mayor Aleksandar Šapić as a surprise for the city. The installation took place during the night when certain parts of the city center were closed off, including the area between Kolarčeva Street and Nikola Pašić Square. The sculpture is now positioned as a new symbol of the city. Construction work continues, with workers from the City Greenery department filling soil into the base beneath the monument, while traffic continues to flow. The cost of this sculpture is still unknown, but it is worth noting that a similar clock installed nearby on Republic Square cost around 10 million Serbian dinars, with its mechanism costing an additional five million dinars, and currently one of the four clocks does not function.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the installation of a new sculpture in Belgrade, which was announced by the mayor as a surprise. It provides factual information about the event, including logistical details such as road closures and ongoing construction. There is no evident ideological framing or biased word

Why these scores (Factual 70 · Objective 65): This article provides more context about the sculpture being installed at night and links it to the mayor’s announced surprise. However, it includes speculative comments about the cost and potential symbolism, which may not be fully supported by sources. Objectivity is lower due to the inclusion of

Blic logoBlicIndependentCenterFactual 65Objective 804 days ago
(PHOTO, VIDEO) A two-cup scale set up on a circular river in Therasia this morning

A sculpture in the shape of a scale with two basins was unveiled at the new roundabout on Terazije, near the junction of Prizrenska and Balkanska streets in Belgrade. The city mayor, Aleksandar Šapić, had previously announced in April that there would be a surprise at this location, but did not specify what it would be. As of now, no municipal service has commented on the event. The article notes that the surprise might be this sculpture, though confirmation is pending.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a public installation related to local governance and urban planning, which involves the city mayor. While the mayor’s announcement of a 'surprise' could imply some level of political significance, the piece does not take a clear stance or frame the event in a politically slan

Why these scores (Factual 65 · Objective 80): The article reports on the installation of a sculpture but lacks specific details about its origin or purpose. It mentions the mayor’s prior announcement but does not clarify if the sculpture was planned or spontaneous. The repeated mention of the sculpture being 'osvanula' (appeared) suggests some

N1 Srbija logoN1 SrbijaIndependentLeftFactual 60Objective 755 days ago
Shapiro's surprise at Terrazzo takes shape, but no one yet knows what it is

Gradonačelnik Beograda Aleksandar Šapić je ranije najavio 'iznenađenje' na Terazijama, ali radovi nisu završeni i nije jasno šta je planirano. Reporterka N1 je primetila koncentrične krugove od granita u središtu kružnog toka kod hotela Moskva, što ukazuje na mogućnost postavljanja fontane. Ovo mesto je prethodno imalo fontanu između 1927. i 1947. godine. Šapić je u septembru 2023. najavio 'iznenađenje', bez preciznog objašnjenja, što je izazvalo spekulacije o spomeniku Dragoljubu Draža Mihailoviću, četničkom vođi. Međutim, njegov predlog za spomenik nije bio prihvaćen Komisijom za spomenike. Šapić je predlagao park Terazijska terasa kao mesto za spomenik, a ne središte kružnog toka. Mihailović je kontroverzan lik zbog sarade i sa nacistima, a Viši sud ga je 2015. rehabilitovao.

Bias read (Left): Čak i ako se ne radi direktno o političkoj temi, tekst ima levi naglasak kroz izrazite reference na historijsku kontroverzu oko Mihailovića, uz naglašavanje njegove rehabilitacije i poticanje ideja koje se smatraju politički relevantnim. Iako se ne radi o direktnom političkom akteru, tema je povezuv

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 75): The article focuses on a group covering the sculpture with tape, which is an unusual action. While it confirms the existence of the sculpture, it emphasizes the political act rather than providing balanced reporting. Factuality is slightly lower due to the focus on the protest rather than verifying

N1 Srbija logoN1 SrbijaIndependentLeft2 days ago
Šta građani kažu o skulpturi na Terazijama (ANKETA)

The article discusses public opinion on a new sculpture of scales installed on Terazije in Belgrade, highlighting mixed reactions from citizens. The sculpture, similar to the clock on Republic Square, was placed overnight without clear information on the budget allocated for its installation. Interviewees expressed varied opinions, with some criticizing the decision as unnecessary and others appreciating it as a symbolic representation of Terazije. The lack of transparency regarding funding and the origin of the idea has sparked further public discussion and online speculation.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the controversy around the sculpture as a reflection of public dissatisfaction with government spending and decisions, emphasizing concerns over transparency and accountability. While not overtly partisan, the tone leans toward questioning authority and prioritizing citizen input,

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