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West Nile Arrives in Macedonia: Two Cases Signal a Broader European Threat

Macedonia has confirmed two locally transmitted cases of the West Nile virus, one in the Skopje region and one in the Vardar region, joining Greece, Italy, Spain, and Romania in a rapidly

July 23, 2026

Macedonia

Small Incisions, Big Breakthrough: Dubrava Hospital Enters the Global Elite

Croatia has recorded a major advance in spinal surgery after Dubrava Clinical Hospital in Zagreb performed the country’s first laparoscopic anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) on July 16, 2026. The procedure, a

July 23, 2026

Croatia

From Prague to Belgrade: Babiš and Vučić Bet on Business Over Borders

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has hosted Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš in Belgrade for a two day official visit focused on deepening economic cooperation, with both leaders emphasizing business networking, investment opportunities,

July 23, 2026

Serbia

Germany’s Green Light: Montenegro’s EU Godparent Says the Door Is Open

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has met with outgoing German Ambassador Peter Felten to underscore what both sides describe as a historic moment in Montenegro’s European integration, with Germany positioned as the country’s

July 23, 2026

Montenegro

Sarajevo Joins the Official FIBA 3×3 Tour for the First Time

Sarajevo is set to make history as it hosts its first ever official FIBA 3×3 basketball tournament on July 24 and 25, marking the city’s debut on the International Basketball Federation’s global

July 23, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

The Goal That Shocked Qatar: Bosnia’s 18 Year Old Wonderkid Eyes World Cup Glory

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Kerim Alajbegović has been nominated for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award for his stunning strike against Qatar, a goal that helped secure his country’s

July 23, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

No EU Without Zagreb’s Blessing: Croatia’s Ultimatum to Montenegro

Croatia has issued a sharp ultimatum to Montenegro, resolve all outstanding bilateral disputes before the end of 2026, or face a Croatian veto that would block the closure of EU accession negotiations.

July 23, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Brent Crude Nears $98 After Red Sea Attacks Trigger Market Fears

Global financial markets faced renewed uncertainty as rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude approaching $98 per barrel. The increase came after attacks on Saudi

July 23, 2026

Business

Iran War Escalates as Red Sea Shipping Comes Under Growing Pressure

Tensions across the Middle East have escalated as Yemen’s Iran aligned Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising concerns about another major threat to

July 23, 2026

Politics

U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Weapons Safeguards

The Trump administration is preparing to submit a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, a move that could open the door for expanded U.S.-Saudi cooperation on civilian nuclear energy. However,

July 23, 2026

Politics

President Trump Attends Dover Ceremony for Troops Killed in Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump attended a solemn ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday to honor four American service members killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The soldiers’

July 23, 2026

Whats New

Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Louisiana Coast, Threatening Gulf Energy Operations

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana’s St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday, bringing strong winds and concerns over possible disruptions to energy operations along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm weakened after

July 23, 2026

Whats New