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Croatian Military Airlifts Critically Ill Pregnant Woman to Hospital

Croatian military pilots carried out an emergency medical flight Thursday evening, transporting a pregnant woman in life-threatening condition from Dubrovnik to a hospital in Split. The operation began after the Croatian Air

August 7, 2026

Croatia

Dual Croatian-Serbian Citizen Charged With Smuggling 23 Pounds of Cocaine

Croatian prosecutors have indicted a 26-year-old dual citizen of Croatia and Serbia for allegedly attempting to smuggle 10.5 kilograms—about 23 pounds—of cocaine from Croatia into Serbia. Croatia’s Office for the Suppression of

August 7, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

Safe Haven in Demand, Gold Surges 5% in Best Week of 2026 as Global Uncertainty Bites

The price of gold is continuing its upward trajectory, heading toward its strongest weekly performance since the start of the year as investors turn to the precious metal as a safe haven

August 7, 2026

Business

Serbia Ranks Near Bottom of Europe for Minimum Wages

Serbia has one of the lowest statutory minimum wages in Europe, according to figures published by Eurostat ahead of negotiations over the country’s 2027 wage floor. Negotiations are scheduled to begin Aug.

August 7, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Serbia Cuts Prescription Drug Costs for About 2.5 Million People

Serbia has introduced a major reduction in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, a measure expected to provide direct savings to approximately 2.5 million residents. The government has allocated more than €100 million to

August 7, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Trump Predicts Iran War Will End ‘Pretty Soon’ as U.S. Munitions Stockpiles Face Pressure

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he believes the war with Iran will end “pretty soon,” even as reports indicate that the U.S. military has used large portions of its inventory of

August 7, 2026

Politics

Trump Unveils New Trade Measures Targeting China’s Solar and Semiconductor Dominance

The Trump administration has announced new trade measures targeting polysilicon and related products in an effort to strengthen U.S. production and reduce dependence on China for materials considered important to both the

August 7, 2026

Politics

New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million Over Teen Mental Health Crisis

A New Mexico state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and make sweeping changes to how its platforms operate for young users. Judge Bryan

August 7, 2026

Whats New

Blackburn Wins Tennessee GOP Primary for Governor

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has won Tennessee’s Republican primary for governor, defeating U.S. Representative John Rose in a contest between two of President Donald Trump’s closest allies. The result positions Blackburn as

August 7, 2026

Politics

Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship With Narrower Orders

President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, renewing a legal fight over the 14th Amendment just weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his broader attempt

August 7, 2026

Politics

Paul Bypasses Full Senate, Refers Fauci Directly to Justice Department

Republican Senator Rand Paul has sent a criminal contempt referral against Dr. Anthony Fauci directly to the Justice Department after his Senate committee voted along party lines to hold the former top

August 7, 2026

Politics

Milanović Warns About Regional Security: Serbia’s Military Build-Up Requires Attention

Croatian President Zoran Milanović stated that the role of the Croatian Army and the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) was crucial in achieving the Dayton Peace Agreement, arguing that the war in Bosnia

August 6, 2026

Croatia