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Historic Yugoslav Meat Industry Giant Sold in Major Regional Deal

One of the most recognizable names from the former Yugoslav food industry, PIK Vrbovec, is entering a new ownership chapter after a major acquisition agreement was officially signed. Investment group BOSQAR INVEST

May 18, 2026

Croatia

Israeli media criticize Milanović as he reportedly refuses to approve new ambassador for seven months

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has come under criticism from Israeli media after reports that he has refused for seven months to approve the appointment of Israel’s new ambassador to Zagreb. The case

May 18, 2026

Croatia

Izetbegović confirms new Presidency bid, saying SDA must return amid Bosnia and Herzegovina’s political crisis

Bakir Izetbegović, leader of the Party of Democratic Action, has confirmed that he will again run for the Bosniak seat in the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the October 4 general

May 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Pope Leo XIV forms Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, warning technology must not undermine human dignity

Pope Leo XIV has formed a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, a body tasked with coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the rapid development of AI and its consequences for society.

May 18, 2026

Whats New

Željko Joksimović congratulates Eurovision winner Dara, highlighting past collaboration and shared performance

Željko Joksimović publicly congratulated Dara on her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, sending an emotional message in which he praised her success and expressed pride in her achievement. According to

May 18, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Trump warns Iran that “time is running out” as negotiations remain stalled

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, saying that time is running out for reaching an agreement while peace negotiations remain stalled. In a post on Truth Social,

May 18, 2026

Politics

José Mourinho set for Real Madrid return as reports say verbal agreement has been reached

José Mourinho is reportedly close to returning to Real Madrid, with several reports stating that the Portuguese coach has verbally agreed terms with the club. According to the information attributed to Fabrizio

May 18, 2026

Sport

Lewandowski says goodbye to Barcelona after emotional final match at Camp Nou

Robert Lewandowski played his final match for Barcelona at Camp Nou, closing a four-year chapter with the club after the team’s 3-1 victory over Betis in the 37th round of La Liga.

May 18, 2026

Sport

Bosnia and Herzegovina hit by major setback as Haris Tabaković reportedly ruled out of World Cup after serious injury

Haris Tabaković is expected to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious injury during Borussia Mönchengladbach’s match against Hoffenheim, dealing a major blow to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national

May 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Dara wins Eurovision 2026 with “Bangaranga”, combining tradition, symbolism and personal story

Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Bangaranga”, a performance that drew attention for its strong symbolism, cultural references and distinctive stage identity. The song became widely recognized

May 18, 2026

Whats New

Serbian students in blockade publish memorandum on Kosovo, calling it an issue of identity, law and the state’s future

Students in blockade in Serbia have published a Memorandum on Kosovo and Metohija, adopted in Kragujevac as an expression of their “united will” and historical responsibility toward both past and future generations.

May 18, 2026

Serbia

Vardar’s title celebration sparks backlash, disciplinary proceedings and public condemnation in North Macedonia

Controversial celebration and offensive chanting The celebration of the championship title by FK Vardar triggered strong public backlash after videos emerged showing players and individuals associated with the club singing an offensive

May 18, 2026

Macedonia·Sport