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Montenegro Denies Entry to Around 90 Serbian Passengers After Security Checks at Tivat Airport

Montenegrin authorities denied entry to around 90 Serbian nationals who arrived on a charter flight from Belgrade to Tivat, following extensive security checks at the airport on Wednesday. According to regional media

June 3, 2026

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France Secures Record $101 Billion Investment Push as Macron Courts Global Tech Giants

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a record €93 billion, or about $101 billion, in confirmed foreign investments at this year’s “Choose France” business summit, marking the largest total since the initiative began

June 2, 2026

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Serbia Tightens Traffic Rules With Harsher Penalties and New Enforcement Measures

Serbia is preparing a significantly stricter traffic safety framework that would introduce some of the toughest road regulations in the region, with authorities announcing major increases in fines, stricter sanctions for repeat

May 7, 2026

Serbia·Uncategorized

Serbia Plans Short-Term Mandatory Military Service Program

Serbia is moving forward with plans to reintroduce mandatory military service, outlining a significantly shorter and more modern training model compared to past systems. According to newly released details, the proposed service

May 5, 2026

Serbia·Uncategorized

Ricky Martin to Perform in Montenegro for 20th Independence Anniversary

International pop star Ricky Martin will headline a major celebration in Podgorica marking 20 years of Montenegro’s independence.The performance is scheduled for May 21, Montenegro’s Independence Day, and will take place in

May 5, 2026

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EU Signals New Momentum for Enlargement: Montenegro Lead the Way

The European Union is entering a new phase of enlargement, with officials in Brussels indicating that expansion is no longer a distant possibility, but a realistic near-term goal. According to EU Enlargement

May 4, 2026

Montenegro·Uncategorized

HC Ohrid Makes History After Penalty Drama Against Celje, Reaches EHF European Cup Final

Ohrid’s handball team has written both club and Macedonian handball history by qualifying for the final of the EHF European Cup after a dramatic semifinal victory over Slovenia’s Celje. The second-leg match

May 4, 2026

Macedonia·Sport·Uncategorized

Met Gala 2026 Opens With “Costume Art” Theme as Glamour, Strict Rules and Bezos Controversy Shape Fashion’s Biggest Night

Fashion’s Biggest Night Returns to New York The 2026 Met Gala is being held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, continuing the tradition of taking place

May 4, 2026

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North Macedonia Lines Up Bosnia, Turkey and Bahrain for Key Pre-Nations League Tests

North Macedonia’s national team is set for a demanding run of friendly matches as it prepares for the start of the new UEFA Nations League campaign. Bosnia and Herzegovina has already been

April 17, 2026

Macedonia·Sport·Uncategorized

Montenegro Moves to End Ministerial Immunity in Corruption Cases

Montenegro’s government has launched a constitutional initiative that would strip ministers of immunity in criminal cases linked to acts committed in office, with a particular focus on corruption-related offences. The proposal has

April 17, 2026

Montenegro·Uncategorized

Bomb Threat Reports, Immediate Evacuations at Major Zagreb Shopping Centers

Several major shopping centers in Zagreb were evacuated on Thursday morning after police received reports of alleged explosive devices, triggering a security response across multiple locations. Police ordered the evacuation of visitors

April 17, 2026

Croatia·Uncategorized

Croatian Unions Announce Major Zagreb Protest as Employers Reject Pay Demands

Three major trade union confederations, together with the Union of Pensioners of Croatia, have announced a large protest in Zagreb for Saturday, April 18, under the slogan “Croatia Together for Higher Wages

April 15, 2026

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