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Croatia Signals Possible Solution to Unblock Montenegro’s EU Chapter 31, but Open Issues Remain

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman has indicated the possibility of finding a solution that would allow the unblocking of Chapter 31 in Montenegro’s EU accession negotiations. Speaking after a meeting with

May 12, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Eurovision 2026 Faces Major Boycott as Five Countries Withdraw Over Israel’s Participation

Eurovision 2026 is facing one of the biggest political and organizational challenges in its recent history after several European countries decided to boycott the contest because of Israel’s participation. According to the

May 12, 2026

Whats New

Mucunski Rejects Bulgarian Minister’s “North Macedonian” Wording and Denies Official Bilateral Meeting in Brussels

Macedonian Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski reacted to statements by Bulgaria’s new Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova after both attended a meeting in Brussels, saying that the two did not hold an official bilateral

May 12, 2026

Macedonia

Xabi Alonso Emerges as Chelsea’s Leading Candidate for Head Coach Role

Xabi Alonso has emerged as the most serious candidate to become the new head coach of Chelsea F.C., according to reports linking the Spanish coach with a return to the Premier League.

May 12, 2026

Sport

Gold Prices Fall After Recent Highs, but Markets Remain Alert to New Volatility

Gold prices fell on global markets after previously reaching high levels, as part of investors moved to sell and take profits. Spot gold dropped by around 0.8 percent to 4,676 dollars per

May 11, 2026

Whats New

Đorđe Balašević Remembered on His 73rd Birthday as Songs, Family Memories and Public Tributes Keep His Legacy Alive

73 Years Since His Birth Đorđe Balašević, the singer-songwriter, poet and chronicler of an era, would have turned 73 today. Born in Novi Sad in 1953, Balašević built a unique relationship with

May 11, 2026

Serbia

Macedonian and Croatian Customs Authorities Hold Bilateral Meeting Focused on Reforms and EU Integration

Representatives of the Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia and the Customs Administration of Croatia held a bilateral meeting focused on customs reforms, modernization processes and cooperation linked to accelerated European

May 11, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia

Eurovision 2026 Opens in Vienna

Vienna Hosts the 70th Eurovision Song Contest The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 officially began in Vienna, turning the Austrian capital into the center of Europe’s largest music event.

May 11, 2026

Whats New

Croatian-Serbian Comedy “Svadba” Breaks Cinema Records and Enters Global Film Rankings

The Croatian-Serbian comedy “Svadba”, directed by Igor Šeregi, has become one of the biggest regional cinema successes in recent years, breaking records in Croatia, expanding strongly across the wider region and reaching

May 11, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

Macedonians in Greece Still Await Response From Ecumenical Patriarchate on Request for Liturgies in Macedonian

Members of the Macedonian community in Greece say they have been waiting for seven years for a response from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople regarding their request to hold Orthodox church services

May 11, 2026

Macedonia

Apple Shifts Focus Toward AI, Siri and Design Changes With iOS 27 and macOS 27

Apple is preparing a new generation of software updates centered on artificial intelligence, Siri improvements and broader ecosystem integration, according to reports discussing the upcoming iOS 27 and macOS 27 systems. The

May 11, 2026

Whats New

New York Sweeps Philadelphia to Reach Eastern Conference Finals, Minnesota Levels Series Against San Antonio

New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals after completing a dominant 4–0 sweep of Philadelphia, closing the series with a convincing 144–114 victory. The Knicks controlled the game from the opening

May 11, 2026

Sport