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Tram Derails in Sarajevo, One Woman Killed, Several Injured

One woman was killed, and several other people were injured today in Sarajevo when a city tram derailed on one of the busiest streets near the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

February 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

The United States and Macedonia Reach a Reciprocal Trade Agreement

The United States and Macedonia have reached a Framework Agreement on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations, which will provide exporters from both countries with expanded access

February 13, 2026

Macedonia

Mickoski Expects Positive News: Significantly Lower U.S. Tariffs for 64 Strategic Macedonian Products

The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, said today that he expects positive news regarding U.S. trade tariffs, announcing that intensive negotiations over the past months are likely

February 12, 2026

Macedonia

Slovenia Wins Historic Gold in Mixed Team Ski Jumping at 2026 Winter Olympics

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Slovenia’s mixed team captured the gold medal in ski jumping, achieving a historic Olympic victory and thrilling fans with a standout performance. The team’s success

February 12, 2026

Slovenia

Croatia Gains Nearly €20 Billion Net From EU Membership as Brussels Greenlights €896 Million Recovery Payment

Croatia has net benefited nearly €20 billion from EU membership, thanks to a combination of structural, cohesion and other EU funds exceeding its budget contributions. The country has accelerated its use of

February 12, 2026

Croatia

Nearly 60,000 Tourists Visited North Macedonia in December: Most Arrivals from Turkey, Bulgaria and Serbia

Nearly 60,000 tourists visited North Macedonia in December, with most arrivals coming from Turkey, Bulgaria, and Serbia. According to data from the State Statistical Office, a total of 59,521 tourists stayed in

February 12, 2026

Macedonia

Croatia Moves to Allow Local Alcohol Sale Restrictions and Extend Business Rights After Retirement

Croatia is moving ahead with legislative reforms that would allow local governments to regulate night-time alcohol sales between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., replacing a uniform national approach, while also amending the

February 11, 2026

Croatia

Residents of Štepanjsko Naselje File Lawsuit Against Ljubljana Municipality Over New Parking Regime

Residents of Štepanjsko naselje in Ljubljana have filed a lawsuit against the City Municipality of Ljubljana over a newly introduced paid parking regime, arguing that it unlawfully interferes with their property rights

February 11, 2026

Slovenia

U.S. Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Weapons Testing, As Arms Control Talks Falter

The United States government has publicly accused China of carrying out clandestine nuclear weapons tests—claims that were highlighted at a recent international disarmament forum and mark a serious escalation in global nuclear

February 11, 2026

Whats New

Google Issues a 100-Year Bond: Investors Believe in Alphabet’s Future

In a move that surprised many financial experts, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, issued a bond this week that will not mature until 2126—nearly a century from now. The bond is part of

February 11, 2026

Business

MEPs Support the Digital Euro Initiative in the ECB’s Annual Report

The European Parliament is set to vote today on the annual report on the work of the European Central Bank (ECB), which includes a key section supporting the introduction of the digital

February 11, 2026

Business

Serbia Prepares for Legal Dispute with Delhaize Over Retail Margin Caps as Economists Question Effects of Government Measures

Delhaize Challenges Government Decree on Trade MarginsRetail chain Delhaize Serbia, which operates the Maxi supermarket network in Serbia, has filed a lawsuit against the Serbian government over its decree limiting retail trade

February 11, 2026

Serbia