"Kvadratura kruga" Ends on RTS After 25 Years; Host Blames Severance Package

The popular Serbian show "Kvadratura kruga" will cease broadcasting on Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) after nearly a quarter-century on air. Branko Stanković, the show's creator and host, confirmed the end of the program on RTS, attributing it to a severance package offer.

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I have no other way to secure that much money except to secure at least part of it through severance pay.

Stanković explained that he was offered a severance package, which he needs to help finance the purchase of his rented apartment from RTS. He faces a steep price of 61,000 euros for the 37-square-meter unit, with no available discounts. "I have no other way to secure that much money except to secure at least part of it through severance pay," he stated.

Reflecting on the current situation at RTS, Stanković offered a somber assessment: "God help them." He added that he has not yet finalized the process and will not comment further for now. The final episode is scheduled to air soon.

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God help them.

Despite the abrupt end on RTS, Stanković is not retiring and remains open to continuing "Kvadratura kruga" on another television channel. "If there are interested serious television stations, there is no reason for the show not to continue, as it is an author's project. I am not retiring yet, it's not time for that. I still have the strength, will, and ideas," he said.

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If there are interested serious television stations, there is no reason for the show not to continue, as it is an author's project.

Stanković has been a vocal figure, previously supporting student protests in December 2024 and participating in the "Serbia Against Violence" protests following the 2023 mass shootings. His show has also tackled significant environmental issues, including a dedication to Rio Tinto during ecological protests.

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I am not retiring yet, it's not time for that. I still have the strength, will, and ideas.