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Macedonian President Opens 66th Ohrid Summer Festival, Celebrating Art as a Force for Peace

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova officially opened the 66th edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival, one of the Balkans’ most prestigious cultural events, with a stirring address that framed art as a vital

July 13, 2026

Macedonia

Ljubljana Parking Referendum Fails on Low Turnout, but Campaigners Declare Political Victory Over Mayor Janković

A referendum aimed at overturning Ljubljana’s controversial parking reform failed on July 12 due to insufficient turnout, but organizers declared the result a political rebuke to long-serving Mayor Zoran Janković and vowed

July 13, 2026

Slovenia

NATO Commander: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Membership Depends on Progress, Not Deadlines

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path toward NATO membership will be determined by the country’s progress in meeting the Alliance’s standards rather than by a fixed timeline, according to Brigadier General James C. Fowler,

July 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro Marks Statehood Day Amid Competing Visions of National Identity

Montenegro celebrates its Statehood Day on July 13, commemorating two pivotal moments in the nation’s history: the 1878 recognition of Montenegro as an independent state at the Congress of Berlin, and the

July 13, 2026

Montenegro

Serbia to Begin Humanoid Robot Production, Vučić Announces Major Technology Investment

Serbia is set to take a significant step into advanced manufacturing after President Aleksandar Vučić announced that production of humanoid robots will officially begin later this month in the city of Šabac.

July 13, 2026

Serbia

Oil Prices Surge Over 4% as Renewed U.S.-Iran Strikes Raise Fears Over Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices jumped by more than 4% on Monday after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran reignited concerns over the security of energy shipments through the strategically vital

July 13, 2026

Business

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Leaving a Lasting Impact on U.S. Politics

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential figures in American politics and a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a heart related

July 13, 2026

Politics

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Collapses and Gulf Allies Come Under Fire

The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on July 12, marking the third consecutive day of attacks as the fragile ceasefire between the two nations collapsed and

July 13, 2026

Politics

Six Democrats Scramble to Replace Platner in Maine’s Critical Senate Race

At least six Maine Democrats have launched campaigns to fill the sudden void in one of the party’s most crucial Senate races, after progressive nominee Graham Platner withdrew amid a rape accusation

July 10, 2026

Politics

DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies as Trump Administration Escalates Immigration Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland on Thursday, alleging that the state’s so called sanctuary policies are illegally obstructing the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts in the latest salvo of a

July 10, 2026

Politics

Slovenia Pledges Defense Spending Catch Up but Faces Fiscal and Political Hurdles

Slovenia left the NATO summit in Ankara as the alliance’s sole laggard on defense spending, having allocated just 1.61% of GDP to core defense in 2026, the only member state below the

July 9, 2026

Slovenia

Montenegro and Turkey Forge New Strategic Partnership at NATO Summit

Montenegro and Turkey have agreed to establish a High Level Cooperation Council as the two NATO allies moved to deepen political, economic, and defense ties during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines

July 9, 2026

Montenegro