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US-Iran Standoff Enters Uncertain New Phase as Truce Holds Under Pressure

Relations between the United States and Iran have moved into a tense new period marked by cautious restraint, but little real trust. Although President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire has,

April 22, 2026

Politics

Ruling Party Proposes Ban on MPs with Dual Citizenship in Macedonia

Macedonia’s ruling VMRO-DPMNE parliamentary group has submitted draft amendments to the Law on Members of Parliament that would introduce an additional eligibility condition: a person could serve as an MP only if

April 22, 2026

Macedonia

Oil Holds Near Recent Highs as Extended Iran Truce Fails to Calm Markets

Oil prices remained elevated even after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the truce with Iran, signaling that energy markets remain unconvinced that the latest diplomatic move will lead to

April 22, 2026

Business

Iran Container Ship Incident Near Oman Raises Fresh Questions Despite Truce Extension

A new maritime security incident near Oman has added tension to an already fragile regional situation, after Iranian forces reportedly fired on a container vessel and caused damage to part of the

April 22, 2026

Politics

U.S. Sets Short Deadline for Iran as Fragile Truce Faces New Test

The United States has given Iran only a short period to clarify its negotiating position and re-enter diplomatic talks, as uncertainty grows over whether the current ceasefire can hold. According to the

April 22, 2026

Politics

Montenegro Records Over €1.6 Billion in SEPA Transactions in Six Months, Saving Millions for Citizens and Businesses

Montenegro’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is already delivering measurable economic results, with more than €1.6 billion in transactions processed within the first six months of participation. The figures

April 21, 2026

Montenegro

Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History With Unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Win

Victor Wembanyama has added another major milestone to his rapidly growing career, earning the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award in historic fashion. The San Antonio Spurs star became the first

April 21, 2026

Sport

Macedonia’s “McDonald’s”: Local Chain Sedmica Generates Over €5 Million in Revenue

A local Skopje fast food brand, often described as the “Macedonian McDonald’s,” has managed to build a highly successful business model with just a handful of locations. The chain, known as Sedmica,

April 21, 2026

Macedonia

Heated Exchange in Serbian Parliament as Ana Brnabić Clashes with MP During Session

Tensions escalated sharply in the Serbian parliament during a heated exchange involving Ana Brnabić and an opposition MP, with the confrontation quickly drawing public attention due to its tone and the nature

April 21, 2026

Serbia

Bomb Threats Trigger School Evacuations Across Zagreb as Croatian Authorities Respond to Wider Wave of Alerts

A wave of bomb threats caused major disruption in Zagreb after dozens of schools in the Croatian capital were evacuated, with students, teachers and other staff forced to leave their buildings and

April 21, 2026

Croatia

Government Formation Talks in Slovenia Stall as No Candidate Secures Needed Majority

Efforts to form a new government in Slovenia have run into immediate difficulty after President Nataša Pirc Musar said, following her first round of consultations with parliamentary group leaders, that no one

April 21, 2026

Slovenia

Meeting Between Belgrade University Rector and Marta Kos Sparks Political Dispute in Serbia

The visit of Belgrade University Rector Vladan Đokić to Brussels and his meeting with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos triggered sharp reactions in Serbia, turning what was presented as an academic and

April 21, 2026

Serbia