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Apartment of 45 Square Meters in Skopje’s Kisela Voda Sold for €130,000 as Real Estate Market Slows in First Quarter

An apartment of 45 square meters in Skopje’s Kisela Voda municipality was sold for €130,000, making it the highest achieved apartment price per square meter in the first quarter of the year.

May 12, 2026

Macedonia

US Imposes New Sanctions on Network Accused of Exporting Iranian Oil to China

The United States has imposed new sanctions on three individuals and nine companies accused of helping Iran export oil to China. The sanctions target firms based in Hong Kong and the United

May 12, 2026

Politics

Macedonia2025 Summit Opens in Skopje With Focus on Growth, Leadership, Investments and the Diaspora

The 15th edition of the Macedonia2025 Summit is opening in Skopje under the motto “Beyond 2025: Accelerating Growth. Inspiring Leadership.” The two-day traditional summit brings together domestic and international leaders, representatives of

May 12, 2026

Macedonia

Trump Heads to China With US Business Elite as Washington and Beijing Prepare High-Stakes Talks

Business Leaders Join the Delegation US President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing this week accompanied by 16 chief executives from major American companies, including Elon Musk of Tesla and Tim Cook

May 12, 2026

Business

Breaking: California Mayor Resigns After Admitting Role in Chinese Influence Operation

Eileen Wang, the mayor of the California city of Arcadia, resigned from office after admitting guilt in a case linked to alleged Chinese influence operations in the United States. According to the

May 12, 2026

Politics

Keir Starmer Under Growing Pressure as Divisions Deepen Inside British Government

Ministers Turn Against Starmer Amid Internal Crisis British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing political pressure and deepening tensions within his government, with reports describing serious divisions inside the cabinet and

May 12, 2026

Politics

US and Denmark Discuss Expanded American Military Presence in Greenland Amid Strategic Arctic Concerns

Talks Confirmed by Washington and Copenhagen The United States and Denmark are holding regular talks on expanding the American military presence in Greenland, according to reports citing several unnamed officials familiar with

May 12, 2026

Politics

Croatia’s Tourism Minister Calls for 10 to 20 Percent Price Cuts as Sector Questions Economic Basis of Appeal

Croatian Tourism and Sports Minister Tonči Glavina has called on the entire tourism sector to reduce prices and margins by 10 to 20 percent, arguing that this year’s tourist season will be

May 12, 2026

Croatia

Montenegro Leads Europe in Antibiotic Consumption as Experts Warn of Rising Drug Resistance

Montenegro has the highest antibiotic consumption in Europe, with experts warning that excessive and improper use of these medicines is accelerating antimicrobial resistance and making infections harder to treat. Data from Montenegro’s

May 12, 2026

Montenegro

Serbian Orthodox Church Opens Regular Assembly, With Bishops to Review Church Reports and Metropolitan Justin’s Status

The Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church has convened a regular session of the Holy Assembly of Bishops for May 13 and 14 in Belgrade. The gathering will formally begin on

May 12, 2026

Serbia

Croatia to Introduce Stricter Rules for Private Apartments and Holiday Rentals From 2027

Croatia is preparing a new system for regulating private tourist accommodation, with stricter rules expected to take effect from 2027. Under the announced changes, all private renters will have to obtain an

May 12, 2026

Croatia

Luka Dončić to Miss Summer With Slovenia Due to Family Reasons, Says He Is Fighting for Custody of His Daughters

Luka Dončić announced that he will not play for the Slovenian national basketball team this summer, citing serious family reasons. The decision was confirmed through a public statement in which Dončić said

May 12, 2026

Slovenia