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Lindsey Vonn Speaks from Hospital After Third Successful Surgery

American alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has spoken publicly from the hospital after undergoing her third surgery following a serious crash during the downhill event at the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina.

February 13, 2026

Sport

Hungary, Slovakia, Georgia: Why Does Milanović Visit Countries Often Linked to Russia?

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has once again sparked controversy with his choice of foreign visits—this time to Georgia, a country whose current authorities are accused of pro-Russian policies and democratic backsliding. “I

February 13, 2026

Croatia

Komšić from Washington: Dodik Has No U.S. Support Due to Actions Undermining Stability

Speaking from Washington, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić said that it was clearly conveyed to the Bosnian delegation that former RS president Milorad Dodik does not enjoy

February 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

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

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