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United Macedonian Diaspora Meets Health Minister Azir Aliu, Confirms New Medical Equipment Donation

The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) held a working meeting with North Macedonia’s Minister of Health, Azir Aliu, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the healthcare system and the Macedonian diaspora. During the meeting,

February 19, 2026

Community

North Macedonia Launches Award Call to Honor Diaspora Contributions

North Macedonia, through the civic initiative Macedonia2025 in cooperation with the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, has issued an open call for nominations for the Recognition for

February 19, 2026

Community

Deadliest Avalanche in California History Leaves Eight Skiers Dead, One Missing

At least eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche struck near Castle Peak in California during severe winter storm conditions. Rescue teams conducted large-scale

February 19, 2026

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Five Years Without the “Panonian Sailor”: The Balkans Remember Đorđe Balašević

Five years after the death of Đorđe Balašević, one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the history of the former Yugoslavia, the region continues to mark the anniversary with remembrance, reflection, and

February 19, 2026

Serbia

Child Falls from Cable Car on Jahorina; Rescued and Hospitalized

A serious incident occurred on Jahorina Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina when a child fell from a cable car and had to be urgently rescued by mountain rescue services. Local media reported

February 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Gold Surges Back Above $5,000 as U.S.–Iran Tensions Ignite Safe-Haven Rush

Gold prices staged a sharp rebound on Wednesday, climbing back above the key psychological threshold of $5,000 per ounce as renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global markets.

February 19, 2026

Business

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Serbia: Up to 60 cm Recorded, 24 People Evacuated, Roads Remain Passable

A powerful winter storm has struck parts of Serbia, bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions, with up to 60 centimeters of snow recorded in certain areas. Rescue services evacuated 24 people, most

February 18, 2026

Serbia

An armed 18-year-old arrested near the United States Capitol

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Washington after reportedly running toward the United States Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Police said the suspect was wearing a tactical vest and gloves at the

February 18, 2026

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Croatian Customs Turning Back Serbian Truckers, While Turkish Drivers Are Covered by EU Bilateral Agreements

In recent days, stops and deportations of truck drivers from the Western Balkans have intensified at the German border, as Croatian customs officials have begun turning Serbian and other non‑EU carriers away

February 18, 2026

Croatia

Serbia to Build New Gas Power Plant Near Niš with License Extension for Local Energy Company Pending Decision

Serbia plans to build a new gas-fired power plant near Niš by 2029 as part of efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure and transition toward more reliable electricity generation. The government has

February 18, 2026

Serbia

Trump Delays U.S. Vote on New Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump is holding up a vote on a bipartisan bill that would tighten sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, senior Democratic senators warned, according to Yahoo News. Speaking in Kyiv

February 18, 2026

Politics

Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in U.S. Trial Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today in a U.S. court case regarding alleged social media addiction among minors. The lawsuit claims that Instagram and other platforms were intentionally designed to foster

February 18, 2026

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