Zoran Popovic In Memoriam 【Best · 2026】

He began his career at the foreign affairs desk of Tanjug in 1970, serving as a correspondent for four years. He later held major leadership roles in Montenegro, serving as editor-in-chief of Radio-Television Titograd and later as director and editor-in-chief of the daily Pobjeda .

Zoran S. Popović dedicated his life to journalism and international diplomacy, building a bridge between communication and foreign policy.

An award-winning Serbian-born director of photography known for his work on films like Circle (2015), Bullet Head (2017), and The Munsters (2022). He is a graduate of the American Film Institute . Zoran Popovic IN MEMORIAM

A current member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts specializing in material science and physics. Zoran Popović, Professor

A prominent judge on the Pennsylvania Superior Court and former Mayor of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He began his career at the foreign affairs

A professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center for Game Science. He is famous for co-creating Foldit , a protein-folding game that has led to major scientific breakthroughs.

Popović transitioned into a high-level diplomatic career, representing Yugoslavia and Serbia in several key international posts: Jordan: Ambassador of the SFR Yugoslavia (1987–1991). Syria: Ambassador of the SFR Yugoslavia (1995–1999). Turkey: Ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro (2001–2005). Romania: Ambassador of Serbia (2009–2013). Popović dedicated his life to journalism and international

While the recent 2026 memorials refer to the diplomat above, several others have made significant contributions in their respective fields: