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Montenegro Considers Monthly Four-Day Weekend Under Proposed Labor Reform

Workers in Montenegro could soon enjoy a regular four-day weekend once every month under a proposed amendment to the country’s Labor Law aimed at improving work-life balance and employee well-being. The proposal,

June 30, 2026

Montenegro

Slovenia Signals Policy Shift Toward Israel, Plans to Suspend Recognition of Palestine

Slovenia’s new government is preparing a significant shift in its Middle East policy, with Prime Minister Janez Janša announcing plans to suspend the country’s recognition of the State of Palestine while restoring

June 30, 2026

Slovenia

Germany Faces Early World Cup Exit After Penalty Defeat to Paraguay as Nagelsmann Refuses to Step Down

Shock Elimination After Penalty Drama Germany suffered a shocking early elimination from the FIFA World Cup after losing to Paraguay on penalties in the first knockout round. The match remained without a

June 30, 2026

Sport

Macedonia Loses Music Legend and First Eurovision Representative Vlado Janevski

Macedonia is mourning the loss of beloved singer-songwriter Vlado Janevski, who has died at the age of 65 following a short illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Skopje, leaving

June 29, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Montenegrin President Congratulates Trump on U.S. Independence Anniversary

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović sent a congratulatory message to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In his message,

June 29, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

New Dispute Between Croatia and Montenegro Over Prevlaka

A long-standing border dispute between Croatia and Montenegro over the Prevlaka peninsula has resurfaced, with the issue once again becoming a point of tension between the two neighboring countries. Montenegrin President Jakov

June 29, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Croatian Prime Minister Fires Back at President Milanović Over Military Parade Dispute

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has sharply criticized President Zoran Milanović after Milanović said he would not allow members of Croatia’s Honor Guard Battalion to take part in a military parade in

June 29, 2026

Croatia

Ivan Jurić Named New Head Coach of Monza

Croatian coach Ivan Jurić is returning to Serie A after being appointed as the new head coach of Monza. The Italian club confirmed that Jurić will officially take charge of the first

June 29, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 589 as Rescue Teams Race Against Time

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to at least 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured and rescue teams racing against the clock to reach survivors trapped

June 26, 2026

Whats New

Montenegro Must Finish Its European Job: Milatović’s Vision for EU Membership by 2028

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has delivered a sweeping address framing his country’s European Union accession as both a historic opportunity and a decisive test of national seriousness, declaring that Montenegro “must finish

June 26, 2026

Montenegro

Miroslav’s Gospel, Serbia’s Oldest Cyrillic Manuscript, Opens to Public for Vidovdan Weekend

The Miroslav Gospel, the oldest preserved Serbian Cyrillic manuscript and one of the most precious monuments of medieval Slavic culture, will be on public display at the National Museum of Serbia in

June 26, 2026

Serbia

Sarajevo Conference Unites Institutions Against Organized Crime and Cyber Threats

A major security conference titled “Modern Security Challenges – Organized Crime and Contemporary Security Threats” convened in Sarajevo this week, bringing together law enforcement agencies, judicial institutions, academics, international organizations, private sector

June 26, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina