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Two Soldiers Killed as Army Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Fort Hood, Sparking Wildfire

Two U.S. Army soldiers died on Wednesday when an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from Fort Hood crashed into a field in Salado, Texas, about 60 miles north of Austin, sparking a large

August 13, 2026

Whats New

ICE Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electric Shock Gloves, Sparking Outcry From Rights Groups

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for its officers, a move that has alarmed civil rights advocates already critical of the

August 13, 2026

Uncategorized

Bosnia and Herzegovina Ranked Among Europe’s Safer Countries for Walking Alone at Night

Bosnia and Herzegovina has been placed among the safer countries in Europe on a viral map measuring how safe people feel when walking alone at night. The safety perception in Bosnia and

August 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Retired Marine General Ronald Johnson Set to Become New US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Retired Marine General Ronald Johnson has received approval from the US Senate to become the new United States ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo has been officially informed of the Senate’s decision,

August 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Zagreb’s Average Net Salary Reaches €1,758, €206 Above Croatia’s Average

Zagreb’s average monthly net salary reached €1,758 in May 2026, placing earnings in the Croatian capital €206 above the national average. The latest data on the average salary in Zagreb also show

August 12, 2026

Croatia

Montenegro’s Annual Inflation Accelerates to 3.8% in July

Montenegro’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, according to newly published data from the country’s Statistical Office, Monstat. The latest inflation rate in Montenegro reflects

August 12, 2026

Montenegro

Macedonia Marks 36 Years Since the Consecration of St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral

Macedonia is marking 36 years since the consecration of the Cathedral Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, one of the city’s most recognizable religious and architectural landmarks. The St. Clement of Ohrid

August 12, 2026

Macedonia

West Nile Fever Epidemic Declared in Four Skopje Municipalities

A West Nile fever epidemic in Skopje has been declared in Kisela Voda, Ilinden, Gazi Baba and Butel after health authorities recorded an increased number of cases, including one death. A total

August 12, 2026

Macedonia

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain on August 12

A total solar eclipse on August 12 will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, while a much wider area of the Northern Hemisphere will experience a partial eclipse. The total

August 12, 2026

Whats New

Croatia Issued 106,000 Work Permits to Foreign Workers by July

Croatia issued around 106,000 residence and work permits to foreign workers in the first seven months of 2026, with workers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia remaining the largest groups. The number

August 12, 2026

Croatia

Serbia Opens Minimum Wage Talks as Government Offers €600 for 2027

Serbia has opened negotiations over a new minimum wage for 2027, with the government proposing an increase of 9.2% that would raise the monthly amount from around €550 to approximately €600. The

August 12, 2026

Serbia

Fake Police Officer Took Part in Airport Operations for 18 Months in Slovenia

A civilian posing as a police officer took part in official police operations at Slovenia’s Brnik Airport for around 18 months, exposing serious failures within the country’s police system. The fake police

August 12, 2026

Slovenia