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Luxury Shares Slide as Middle East Conflict Hits Sales and Shakes Recovery Hopes

Luxury stocks came under heavy pressure in European trading after disappointing first-quarter updates from Hermès and Kering reinforced investor fears that the conflict in the Middle East is hurting one of the

April 15, 2026

Business

King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit the US in a Four-Day State Trip Focused on History and Diplomacy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States from April 27 to 30 for a four-day state visit that combines ceremonial events with a broader effort to underline

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Unannounced Prosecutors’ Visit Deepens Tensions Between Trump Administration and Federal Reserve

Federal prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office made an unexpected visit to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation project in Washington on Tuesday, adding a new flashpoint to the Trump administration’s escalating

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Boris Tadić’s Tears Mark Final Farewell as Duško Vujošević Is Buried in Belgrade

Legendary basketball coach Duško Vujošević was buried in the Alley of Distinguished Citizens at Belgrade’s New Cemetery after a day of remembrance attended by family members, friends, former players, colleagues, public figures,

April 14, 2026

Serbia

Novak Djokovic Names Lionel Messi as the Greatest Athlete of All Time, Excluding Himself from Debate

In a series of widely reported statements, Novak Djokovic addressed the long-standing question of who should be considered the greatest athlete of all time, ultimately naming Lionel Messi while deliberately excluding himself

April 14, 2026

Sport

Promotion of the Biography “Football Under the Shadow” Dedicated to Macedonian Football Legend Vasil Ringov

The biographical book “Football Under the Shadow”, dedicated to legendary Macedonian footballer Vasil Ringov, authored by journalist Srđan Ivanović, will be officially promoted on April 17 at the “Literatura.mk” bookstore in Diamond

April 14, 2026

Sport

Political Reactions Intensify Over Possible Extradition of Nikola Gruevski Following Orbán’s Electoral Defeat

Developments in Hungary following the reported electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán have triggered renewed debate over the status of former Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski, who has been residing in the country

April 14, 2026

Macedonia

THEY DON’T GET OUR AI HUMOR: Vance Comments on Trump’s Image as Jesus

JD Vance defended Donald Trump’s controversial AI-generated post, describing it as a joke that sparked reactions and was misunderstood by part of the public. The controversy emerged at a time of heightened

April 14, 2026

Politics

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, handing the US president a legal setback in one of several cases he has pursued against major media

April 14, 2026

Whats New

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