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Record Winds Hit Macedonia as Hurricane Strength Gusts Reach 134 km/h

Macedonia experienced exceptionally strong winds this week, with weather officials reporting hurricane strength gusts across several parts of the country. Data from the Hydrometeorological Administration (UHMR) showed that wind speeds reached extreme

July 22, 2026

Macedonia

June 2027: The Trial That Could Rewrite International Law

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. prosecutors have jointly proposed a June 2027 start date for his criminal trial on drug trafficking and narco terrorism charges, according to a court filing

July 22, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Trump Influence Grows as Conservative Candidates Secure Arizona Nominations

Republican voters in Arizona have selected Trump backed candidates for several major races ahead of the November midterm elections, strengthening the former president’s influence within the party. The primary victories included U.S.

July 22, 2026

Politics

9-8 Along Party Lines: Clayton Survives the Committee, But Not the Controversy

The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 along party lines on Tuesday to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, setting up a full Senate vote that could come before

July 22, 2026

Politics

A Bush Judge Blocks Trump: TPS Holders Win a Reprieve, For Now

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from stripping tens of thousands of asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status holders of their work permits, handing a coalition of

July 22, 2026

Politics

4,173 Sick and Counting: The Parasite Hiding in Your Salad

The CDC has confirmed 4,173 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026, with an additional 7,400 reported cases awaiting lab confirmation. The intestinal illness, caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora

July 22, 2026

Whats New

Congress Moves to Prevent Shutdown as House Approves Temporary Government Funding Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a short term funding measure aimed at preventing a federal government shutdown ahead of the November midterm elections. The Republican led chamber passed the temporary

July 22, 2026

Politics

Passports at Prokop: Serbia Prepares for the High Speed Age

Serbia is opening a customs and border control checkpoint at Belgrade’s Prokop central railway station, clearing the final logistical hurdle for the launch of direct high speed train services to Budapest and

July 21, 2026

Serbia

€15,000 for a Family Car: Croatia’s Latest Gamble to Stop the Demographic Bleed

Croatia is preparing to offer families with four or more children up to €15,000 toward the purchase of a seven seater vehicle, the latest in a series of aggressive demographic measures aimed

July 21, 2026

Croatia

A Small Win for Janša, a Big Loss for Slovenia: The Fajon Appointment Saga

Slovenia has blocked the appointment of its own former foreign minister, Tanja Fajon, as the EU’s special representative for the African Sahel region, in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from

July 21, 2026

Slovenia

From Podgorica to Cairo: Montenegro and Egypt Open a New Chapter

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has concluded an official visit to Egypt that he framed as the opening of “a new chapter” in bilateral relations, meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime

July 21, 2026

Montenegro

Berane’s Big Bet: Spajić Pledges to Unlock the North’s ‘Enormous Resource Potential’

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has used Berane’s Municipal Day to pledge continued state investment in northern Montenegro, highlighting what he called a “record number” of joint projects and “record investment” in infrastructure.

July 21, 2026

Montenegro