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Stefan Džodić Ready for Serbia Debut After Surprise Call-Up

Stefan Džodić could make his senior Serbia debut during the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after receiving an unexpected call from national team coach Veljko Paunović. The 21-year-old Almería midfielder was born

September 23, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Vučić Meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State in New York

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was

September 23, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Montenegro Is Closest Balkan Country to EU Membership

Montenegro Is Closest Balkan Country to EU Membership Montenegro is currently the Western Balkan country closest to joining the European Union, while the region’s other candidates remain far from membership, European Parliament

September 23, 2026

Montenegro·Politics

Netherlands Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Path

The Netherlands strongly supports Montenegro’s EU membership ambitions, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten told Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović during a meeting in New York. The two leaders discussed the closing of negotiating

September 23, 2026

Montenegro·Politics

Montenegro Has Sufficient Oil Reserves, Minister Says

Montenegro has enough oil reserves to maintain a stable fuel supply, Energy and Mining Minister Admir Šahmanović said. He added that the government is closely monitoring developments affecting fuel prices. Šahmanović sought

September 23, 2026

Montenegro·Politics

American Balkan Trade Center signed a strategic partnership agreement with Illinois Chamber of Commerce

American Balkan Trade Center will start a strategic collaboration with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce The American Balkan Trade Center (ABTC) has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Illinois Chamber

September 22, 2026

Business·Community·Whats New

Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage After Trump Media Ban

WASHINGTON — Major U.S. television networks have suspended their shared White House television pool coverage following the Trump administration’s decision to bar reporters from CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White

September 22, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Kettle Festival Coming to Homer Glen This Saturday

The highly anticipated Kettle Festival is coming to Homer Glen, Illinois, this Saturday, bringing together Serbian and Balkan communities for a day filled with traditional food, music, fun, and connections. Organized by

September 22, 2026

Community·Serbia·Whats New

Trump Returns to the UN Amid Growing Concerns Over Iran, AI and the Future of the Organization

U.S. President Donald Trump is returning to the United Nations General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York amid mounting international concerns over the war with Iran, the rapid development of

September 22, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Serbia Recalls Ambassadors From Six Countries

Serbia has recalled six ambassadors serving in Russia, the Vatican, Belgium, Morocco, Azerbaijan and Portugal. President Aleksandar Vučić signed the recall decrees on September 3. The decisions were officially published in Serbia’s

September 22, 2026

Serbia·Uncategorized

Weekend.19 Brings Leading Names to Rovinj

Weekend.19 kicks off in just three days. From September 24 to 27, Rovinj will become a meeting point for some of the most influential local, regional, and international voices in media, business,

September 21, 2026

Community·Croatia·Whats New

NBA Expansion: Seattle and Las Vegas Could Become the League’s Newest Teams

The NBA is moving closer to a major expansion that could increase the league from 30 to 32 teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas emerging as the two cities at the center

September 21, 2026

Sport·Whats New