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Venice Commission Urges Serbia to Revise Judicial Amendments Over Concerns About Prosecutorial Independence

The Venice Commission has issued an urgent opinion calling on Serbia to address shortcomings in recently adopted amendments to its judicial laws, warning that the changes weaken safeguards previously designed to protect

April 24, 2026

Serbia

Banja Luka Marks City Day with Tribute to Liberation, Public Ceremonies and Weekend Events

Banja Luka marked its City Day and the 81st anniversary of liberation in the Second World War with a series of commemorative and public events dedicated to remembrance, civic identity and the

April 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Initiative in Montenegro’s Zeta Municipality Seeks Declaration to Revoke Recognition of Kosovo, Raising Legal and Political Questions

An initiative submitted to the local parliament in Zeta, a municipality in Montenegro, has called for the adoption of a declaration that would seek to revoke Montenegro’s recognition of Kosovo’s independence, triggering

April 24, 2026

Montenegro

Slovenia’s Public Broadcaster Cancels Eurovision Broadcast, Replaces It with Palestine-Focused Programming

Slovenia’s national public broadcaster, RTV Slovenia, has decided not to broadcast the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest and will instead air a specially prepared program titled “Voices of Palestine,” marking a significant shift

April 24, 2026

Slovenia

Three Doctors Sentenced to 17 and a Half Years in Prison Over the Death of Two-Year-Old Džena Gadžun

A Sarajevo court has delivered a first-instance verdict in one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most closely watched medical negligence cases, finding three doctors guilty over the death of two-and-a-half-year-old Džena Gadžun, who

April 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro Opens Debate on Raising Retirement Age to 67

Montenegro is preparing a new pension reform package that would gradually increase the retirement age to 67, as authorities look for ways to respond to mounting demographic and budgetary pressure on the

April 24, 2026

Montenegro

English Prediction for World Cup Favorites Sparks Backlash in Croatia

A recent prediction by English analysts regarding the main favorites for the upcoming World Cup has triggered strong reactions in Croatia, after the national team was given significantly lower chances compared to

April 24, 2026

Croatia

Kemp Heads to South Georgia as Wildfires Spread and Containment Efforts Continue

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to visit South Georgia on Friday to inspect the damage caused by one of two major wildfires still burning across the region, as firefighters continue battling

April 24, 2026

Whats New

FDA Clears First Gene Therapy for Rare Inherited Hearing Loss in Children

U.S. regulators have approved the first gene therapy designed to treat a rare inherited form of hearing loss, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of certain genetic conditions affecting children.

April 24, 2026

Whats New

US Eases Federal Classification for Some Medical Marijuana Products

The United States is moving to place certain state-approved medical marijuana products in a less restrictive federal drug category, marking another step in the country’s gradual shift away from harsher cannabis policies.

April 24, 2026

Whats New

Iran Considers Special Hormuz Transit Exemptions for Russia and Other Allies

Iran is considering a system of transit fee exemptions for certain countries using the Strait of Hormuz, with Russia mentioned among the states that could benefit from a more favorable arrangement. The

April 24, 2026

Politics

Iran Reports First Revenue From Transit Fees in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it has begun receiving income from transit charges imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new phase in its effort to assert greater control over one

April 24, 2026

Politics