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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

Zelensky’s Belgrade Visit Seen as Continuation of Vučić’s Balancing Strategy

Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Belgrade has fueled speculation about a possible Serbian foreign-policy shift, but analysts argue that Zelensky’s visit to Serbia instead reflects Aleksandar Vučić’s long-established strategy of balancing relations between

August 12, 2026

Serbia

81 Years Since Women in Yugoslavia Won the Right to Vote

Eighty-one years ago, women in Yugoslavia secured the right to vote, marking one of the most significant milestones in the struggle for women’s political equality in the region. On August 11, 1945,

August 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Macedonia·Montenegro·Serbia·Slovenia

Massachusetts Removes 24-Week Abortion Limit Under New Law

Massachusetts has removed its previous 24-week gestational limit on abortion, giving healthcare providers greater discretion over procedures later in pregnancy. The new Massachusetts abortion law, signed by Democratic Governor Maura Healey, is

August 12, 2026

Politics

EU Introduces Stricter Packaging Rules to Cut Waste and Plastic

New EU packaging rules took effect on August 12, introducing stricter limits on food packaging chemicals as part of a broader effort to reduce packaging waste, cut plastic use and promote reuse

August 12, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Iran Executes 23-Year-Old Woman Who Claimed Self-Defense

Iran has executed 23-year-old Marzieh Niri, who said she killed a man in self-defense while he was attempting to sexually assault her. The execution of a woman in Iran took place early

August 12, 2026

Politics

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia in Syria

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia after a Syrian court found him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s civil war.

August 12, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Decent Living in Serbia Requires a Monthly Salary of 154,740 Dinars

A monthly salary of 154,740 dinars is needed for a decent living in Serbia in 2026, according to a new living-wage calculation by the Center for Emancipation Policies (CPE). The amount is

August 11, 2026

Serbia

Animal Friends Croatia Calls for Nationwide Limits on Fireworks

Animal Friends Croatia is calling for stricter nationwide restrictions on fireworks after Istrian firefighters suspended approvals for displays due to fire risks. The group says fireworks restrictions in Croatia should be regulated

August 11, 2026

Croatia

Foreign Tourists Dominate Macedonia’s Tourism in June

Foreign tourists accounted for more than three-quarters of all visitors to Macedonia in June, with foreign tourism in Macedonia continuing to dominate the country’s tourism activity. A total of 113,436 tourists visited

August 11, 2026

Macedonia

Slovenian Media Hit by Cyberattacks Over the Weekend

Several Slovenian media outlets were hit by cyberattacks over the weekend, disrupting access to their websites and affecting their ability to publish online content. The cyberattacks on Slovenian media affected, among others,

August 11, 2026

Slovenia

Split Combat Sports Camps Draw 280 Participants

The Split boxing and kickboxing camps brought together 280 participants for two weeks of intensive training with leading Croatian and international combat sports professionals. The two summer camps were held at the

August 11, 2026

Croatia