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Lake Prespa Is Losing Water: Climate Change and Agriculture Blamed for Long Term Decline

Lake Prespa, one of the Balkans’ most important transboundary freshwater ecosystems, has been losing water for decades, and scientists say the main causes are linked to changing climate conditions and growing pressure

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Red Sea Shipping Slows Sharply as Houthi Attacks Raise New Risks for Global Oil Trade

Shipping traffic through the Bab el Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, according to

July 27, 2026

Politics

Blood Donation Campaigns Held Across Serbia as Citizens Are Encouraged to Help Save Lives

Citizens across Serbia will have the opportunity to donate blood at several locations as part of ongoing voluntary blood donation campaigns organized throughout the country. Mobile blood donation teams will be available

July 27, 2026

Serbia

Makarska in Croatia Plans Ban on Electric Scooters in Pedestrian Areas

The Croatian coastal city of Makarska is preparing new traffic rules that would ban the use of electric scooters in pedestrian zones, following growing concerns over safety and accidents involving riders. Mayor

July 27, 2026

Croatia

Why the United States Sees Serbia as a Strategic Partner in the Balkans

The United States is showing growing interest in strengthening cooperation with Serbia, with analysts pointing to several strategic reasons why Washington considers Belgrade an important partner in the region. The issue gained

July 27, 2026

Serbia

Zelensky Warns Putin May Be Preparing New Mass Mobilization in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia could be preparing a new wave of military mobilization as Moscow continues its war against Ukraine. According to Zelensky, Ukraine has information suggesting that

July 27, 2026

Politics

Weather Improves on Elbrus as Recovery of Three Bosnian Climbers Begins

Rescue teams on Mount Elbrus have located the bodies of five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina who died during a mountaineering expedition, with improving weather conditions allowing rescuers to prepare for the

July 27, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Iran Says It Will Not Launch Attacks as Long as the United States Avoids Further Strikes

Iran has said it will refrain from carrying out further attacks as long as the United States continues to hold back from launching new military operations against Tehran, according to reports citing

July 27, 2026

Politics

José Mourinho Plans Major Squad Changes at Real Madrid Ahead of New Season

José Mourinho is preparing a major reshuffle at Real Madrid as the Portuguese manager looks to create space in the squad and free financial resources for new signings. According to reports, Mourinho

July 27, 2026

Sport

World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić Announces Retirement After Historic Career

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially retired from football after bringing an end to one of the most successful officiating careers in the modern game. The 46 year old stepped away just

July 27, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Širok Sokak, the Historic Heart of Bitola That Tells the City’s Story

More than just a pedestrian street, Širok Sokak is considered the cultural and social center of Bitola. Stretching through the heart of the city, the famous boulevard has long been a gathering

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Study Raises Concerns Over AI Chatbots Repeating Russian Propaganda

A new study has found that popular artificial intelligence chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, sometimes repeated narratives linked to Russian propaganda when responding to questions about the war in Ukraine. Researchers

July 27, 2026

Politics