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Oscars 2026: Final Predictions Tighten as War Concerns Trigger Red-Carpet Contingency Planning

With the 98th Academy Awards set for March 15 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the race for the top prizes is narrowing into a high-stakes duel, while organizers are simultaneously weighing how

March 5, 2026

Whats New

TV Premiere of the 29th “Zlatna Bubamara na Popularnosta” Scheduled for Broadcast on March 8th

The television recording of the 29th edition of the “Zlatna Bubamara na Popularnosta,” one of North Macedonia’s most recognized entertainment and awards events, will be broadcast on March 8 on Kanal 5

March 5, 2026

Macedonia

Declassified US Intelligence File Says Gligorov Rejected $100 Million Offer Tied to a Name Change

Newly declassified material attributed to US intelligence reporting from the early 1990s is being cited in local coverage as claiming that Kiro Gligorov, North Macedonia’s first president, rejected a $100 million offer

March 5, 2026

Macedonia

Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Warns of Risks to University of Priština Operations, Calls on Government to Act

The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) has expressed deep concern over potential changes to the legal status of the University of Priština with temporary headquarters in Kosovska Mitrovica (UPKM), warning

March 4, 2026

Serbia

Reconstruction of Milena Pavlović Barili Gallery in Požarevac to Be Completed by January 2027

The reconstruction of the gallery dedicated to renowned Serbian painter Milena Pavlović Barili in her hometown of Požarevac is expected to be completed by January 2027, according to officials overseeing the project,

March 4, 2026

Serbia

Epstein Case: New Deposition Footage Released as House Panel Expands Witness List

New video footage from closed-door depositions connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has been released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee, showing hours of testimony from Hillary Clinton and former President Bill

March 4, 2026

Whats New

Weapons, Ammunition, and Political “Lists” Seized in Searches Linked to Aco Đukanović Case; Court Orders 30-Day Detention

Detention ordered after weapons and ammunition were reported found in Nikšić. Aco Đukanović, the brother of former Montenegrin president Milo Đukanović, has been placed in pre-trial detention for up to 30 days

March 4, 2026

Montenegro

North Macedonia to Host the IHF Men’s Junior U21 World Championship in 2027 as Skopje Again Becomes a Global Handball Hub

North Macedonia has been selected to host the IHF Men’s Junior U21 World Championship in 2027, with the tournament scheduled to take place in Skopje from June 23 to July 4, bringing

March 4, 2026

Macedonia

Top U.S. Weapons Manufacturers Summoned to White House Meeting

The White House has called an urgent meeting this Friday with the directors of the largest U.S. defense manufacturers. The goal is to discuss a significant increase in the production of ammunition

March 4, 2026

Whats New

Trump Says Over 9,000 Americans Safely Returned from the Middle East as Evacuation Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that more than 9,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East, while urging Americans who remain in the region to contact

March 4, 2026

Whats New

Bosnian Workers Receive 32,000 Croatian Work Permits as Demand for Seasonal Labor Remains Strong

Croatian employers have already begun recruiting seasonal workers for the upcoming tourism season, with official data showing that in 2025, approximately 32,000 work permits were issued to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

March 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Will Iran End Up Like Yugoslavia? A Geopolitical Analysis of Potential Ethnic-Based State Fragmentation

A provocative map circulating in geopolitical circles draws a direct and alarming parallel between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the former Yugoslavia. The image, featuring a skull symbol between the historical

March 3, 2026

Politics