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New Bomb Threats Trigger Mass Evacuations at Multiple Zagreb Schools

Several schools in Zagreb were placed under emergency security protocols this morning following bomb threats, triggering the immediate evacuation of students and teaching staff. According to confirmed reports from multiple educational institutions,

May 28, 2026

Croatia

Washington State Braces for Deadliest Industrial Tragedy in Modern History After Paper Mill Tank Implosion

A catastrophic chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washington, has left two people confirmed dead and nine others presumed dead, with officials declaring on Wednesday that rescue

May 28, 2026

Whats New

Macedonian Government Rejects EU Membership Referendum as Opposition Demands Popular Vote

The Macedonian government has flatly rejected calls for a referendum on European Union membership, dismissing the proposal from opposition SDSM leader Venko Filipče as an unnecessary waste of time and money. In

May 28, 2026

Macedonia

US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Oil Surges Past $96 and Hopes for Hormuz Deal Fade

Fresh military clashes between the United States and Iran sent shockwaves through global financial markets on 27 May, pushing Brent crude up more than 3% to nearly $98 per barrel and driving

May 28, 2026

Politics

UFC Builds Octagon on White House South Lawn for ‘Freedom 250’ Event on Trump’s 80th Birthday

Construction crews have begun assembling a temporary UFC octagon on the White House grounds ahead of “UFC Freedom 250,” a mixed martial arts spectacle scheduled for 14 June that will coincide with

May 28, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Australia Launches Record Breaking $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Against 3M Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination at 28 Defense Bases

The Australian government has filed its largest ever legal claim against a single corporation, suing Minnesota based chemicals giant 3M for more than $1.43 billion over contamination from PFAS-laden firefighting foam used

May 28, 2026

Whats New

Macedonia’s state leadership sends Eid al-Adha greetings with messages of solidarity, unity and respect for diversity

State leadership congratulates Muslim believers North Macedonia’s state leadership sent greetings to citizens of Islamic faith on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Parliament Speaker

May 27, 2026

Macedonia

Serbia Signs €953 Million in Investment Deals With Chinese Companies, Plans Robot Production by July

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said during a visit to China that Serbia has signed investment agreements worth 953 million euros with Chinese companies, covering new technology projects, manufacturing facilities and around 1,700

May 27, 2026

Serbia

NASA Awards Contracts for Robotic Landers, Rovers and Drones to Support Moon Exploration

NASA has awarded new contracts to several U.S. space companies, including Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace, as the agency moves forward with its plans to expand robotic and human

May 27, 2026

Whats New

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Shakes Central Croatia Near Sisak

A moderate earthquake struck central Croatia on Wednesday morning, according to preliminary data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor was recorded at 9:51 a.m. local time near the city of Sisak.

May 27, 2026

Croatia

Republika Srpska Calls for Abolition of Bosnia’s International High Representative

The parliament of Republika Srpska, one of the two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzegovina, has adopted a declaration calling for the immediate abolition of the Office of the High Representative,

May 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro Responds to Moscow: Russia Started the War in Ukraine

Montenegro has rejected criticism from the Russian Embassy in Podgorica, saying Moscow cannot shift responsibility for the consequences of the war in Ukraine because the conflict began with Russia’s military aggression. The

May 27, 2026

Montenegro