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Serbian Fest Clearwater 2026 Brings Three Days of Music, Food and Balkan Traditions to Florida

From live performances by Serbian pop star Breskvica to Ex-Yu rock and traditional Serbian cuisine, the annual festival brought the Tampa Bay community together for a weekend celebrating Serbian culture, music and

October 26, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Serbia

My Cousin Vlad Brings Balkan Humor to Chicago With Two Sold-Out Shows

Macedonian-Australian comedian Bratislav, known to audiences as My Cousin Vlad, wrapped up his North American tour with two sold-out performances at The Den Theatre, bringing together Chicago’s Macedonian, Serbian and wider Balkan

October 26, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Macedonia

Serbian Newspaper Ogledalo Celebrates 25 Years of Connecting the Serbian Community Across America

Founded in Chicago a quarter-century ago, the independent monthly newspaper has become a bridge connecting Serbian Americans through local news, cultural events, interviews and stories that celebrate their shared heritage. The Serbian-language

October 26, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Serbia

Vučić Concedes Defeat as Serbia’s Student Movement Scores Historic Election Victory

Preliminary projections give the student-backed list a commanding parliamentary majority, ending more than a decade of dominance by Aleksandar Vučić and his Serbian Progressive Party. Celebrations erupt across Belgrade as Serbia faces

October 26, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Voter Turnout Rises in Serbia as Election Tensions Escalate

High turnout signals growing demand for change as security forces deploy in central Belgrade and allegations of electoral irregularities emerge. As voting continued in Serbia’s October 25, 2026, parliamentary elections, turnout climbed

October 25, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Alexander Volkanovski Defends UFC Title With Second-Round TKO of Undefeated Movsar Evloev

Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC featherweight championship, defeating previously undefeated Movsar Evloev by technical knockout in the second round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Following the victory, the

October 24, 2026

Community·Sport

Police Clash With Protesters in Paris as 410,000 Demonstrate Across France

Police clashed with demonstrators in Paris on Saturday as protests over rising living costs and school funding drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, intensifying pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government. The

October 24, 2026

Politics

Trump Orders DOJ Lawsuit Against Alaska to Block Senate Election Certification if Republican Incumbent Loses

President Donald Trump says he personally ordered the Department of Justice to sue Alaska in an attempt to prevent the state from certifying its U.S. Senate election results unless Republican incumbent Dan

October 23, 2026

Politics·Whats New

U.S. Startup Raises $200 Million to Develop Genetically Engineered Military Dogs

Warhound, a U.S. company backed by prominent technology investors, has secured $200 million to develop genetically enhanced military dogs designed to detect explosives, assist in search-and-rescue missions and perform dangerous tasks for

October 23, 2026

Whats New

New York City Approves Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park Starting in 2028

The New York City Council has approved a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, with the measure set to take effect on June 1, 2028, following years of heated debate over

October 23, 2026

Whats New

Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Denver Nuggets 96-84 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić Struggle

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84 in their season opener, despite underwhelming performances from the stars of both teams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning two-time NBA

October 23, 2026

Sport

Meghan Markle ‘Deeply Distressed’ by Allegations Against Father Thomas Markle

The Duchess of Sussex says she was informed of disturbing allegations against her estranged father in 2018 and that her decision to keep him away from her children was intended to protect

October 23, 2026

Entertainment·Whats New