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Serbian Music and Tradition Take Over Phoenix on September 26 and 27

The Serbian community in Phoenix, Arizona, will come together for a weekend of music, fellowship and Serbian tradition as the Stevan Hristich Choir hosts its Annual Concert on September 26 and 27.

September 18, 2026

Community·Serbia

“Ask Your Priests Anything”: Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral Hosts Youth Gathering

Sts. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral is inviting middle and high school students to take part in a youth gathering designed around conversation, community and faith. The event, scheduled for Friday,

September 18, 2026

Community

St. Clement of Ohrid Announces Fall Family Trip to Dixie Orchards

The St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto is bringing members of the community together for a fall family outing, with a trip to Dixie Orchards planned for Sunday, October

September 18, 2026

Community

Ensemble Makedonka Welcomes a New Dance Season and Another Generation of Macedonian Tradition

A new dance season is underway for Ensemble Makedonka in Toronto, bringing together young dancers discovering Macedonian folklore for the first time and returning members continuing a tradition that has connected generations

September 18, 2026

Community

Montenegro Announces Major Wage Increase: Minimum Salaries to Reach €1,400 in 2027

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has announced a new government wage system that would significantly increase minimum salaries from January 2027, with monthly net pay ranging from €1,000 to €1,400 depending on

September 18, 2026

Montenegro

Vučić in Ukraine: Serbia Balances Support for Kyiv With Ties to Moscow

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is visiting Ukraine on September 18 to attend the inaugural Carpathian 8 Summit in Bukovel, placing Serbia in a regional forum focused on security, economic development, investment and

September 18, 2026

Serbia

World Bank Warns of Global Jobs Gap as 1.2 Billion Young People Approach Working Age

The World Bank is warning of a major employment challenge facing developing economies over the next decade, as around 1.2 billion young people are expected to reach working age while only about

September 18, 2026

Business

Mickoski in Washington: Macedonia Pushes EU Reforms While Accelerating Economic Development

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski used his visit to Washington to reaffirm Macedonia’s commitment to European Union membership while arguing that the country’s economic development should continue regardless of the pace of accession.

September 18, 2026

Macedonia

U.S. Clears $24.3 Billion Saudi F-35 Deal, Opening New Chapter in Middle East Defense Ties

The United States has taken a major step toward expanding its defense relationship with Saudi Arabia by approving a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and associated equipment to

September 18, 2026

Politics

U.S. Boards Two Ships After Suspected Cyber Intrusions Raise Maritime Security Concerns

Two commercial vessels traveling toward the United States were boarded by U.S. authorities last month after officials received indications that their computer networks had been compromised. The U.S. Coast Guard and FBI

September 18, 2026

Whats New

Kennedy Rebuilds Key U.S. Health Panel With Eight New Appointments

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, restoring the panel to its full 16 member structure after a prolonged period

September 18, 2026

Politics

Trump and Xi Set for Washington Summit as Trade and Taiwan Top Agenda

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing to meet in Washington on September 24 for their second summit of the year, with trade, Taiwan, Iran, artificial intelligence and

September 18, 2026

Politics