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Zagreb to Host Children’s Multimedia Project Focused on Macedonian Language and Creativity

A children’s multimedia project dedicated to language, creativity, and artistic expression will begin on Thursday at the Cultural and Information Centre in Zagreb. Titled The Magical Circle of Childhood, the program is

April 14, 2026

Croatia

Marked Ballots Raise Questions Over Secrecy in Vote for Slovenian Parliament Speaker

A review of ballot papers from Friday’s vote for the new Speaker of the National Assembly has raised fresh questions about whether some MPs were expected to demonstrate loyalty despite the vote

April 14, 2026

Slovenia

Croatia Highlights Defence Fund Opportunities as Anušić Signals Hope for Better Ties With Hungary

The Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster and the Croatian Employers’ Association held an Information Day focused on the European Defence Fund, presenting it as a platform for economic growth, industrial development, and

April 14, 2026

Croatia

Suspect Faces Attempted Murder and Arson Charges After Attack on Sam Altman’s Home

A Texas man has been charged after authorities said he carried out a Molotov cocktail attack on the San Francisco home of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, in a case investigators described

April 14, 2026

Whats New

Eric Swalwell Announces Exit From Congress Amid Mounting Misconduct Allegations

California Democrat Eric Swalwell said he will resign from Congress after a wave of sexual misconduct allegations triggered growing political pressure, an ethics inquiry on Capitol Hill, and a separate criminal investigation

April 14, 2026

Politics

Dozens Detained in New York Protest Against US Arms Support for Israel

Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City on Monday during a protest against US arms sales to Israel and continued American military backing for its ally. The action was part

April 14, 2026

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Carney Tightens Grip on Power as Liberals Edge Into Majority Territory

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strengthened his position after new parliamentary gains left the Liberal Party with a narrow but significant majority, allowing the government greater room to advance its agenda

April 14, 2026

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Austrian President Van der Bellen Holds Talks With Bosnia Presidency During Official Visit

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is on an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he met members of the country’s Presidency in Sarajevo. He was received by Presidency Chair Denis

April 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Dodik Laments Orbán’s Defeat, Signals Bid to Preserve Ties With Hungary

Milorad Dodik said he was sorry Viktor Orbán had lost the Hungarian election, describing him as a friend and a key political ally. Orbán’s defeat ends his 16-year rule and leaves Dodik

April 14, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Why Your Gas Bill Won’t Drop as Fast as Oil Prices

The newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran has sparked optimism among American drivers weary of record high fuel costs, though energy experts warn that significant relief at the pump

April 9, 2026

Business

Vance Slams Zelensky as “Scandalous” While Boosting Orban’s Reelection Bid in Hungary

Vice President JD Vance weighed in deeply on European electoral politics during a visit to Budapest, denouncing remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as “completely

April 9, 2026

Politics

How the Iran War Is Quietly Raising Prices on Everything Americans Buy

The war in Iran is hitting American wallets far beyond the gas pump, with businesses across the economy passing along war driven cost increases through new fees and surcharges that consumers are

April 9, 2026

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