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More Than Fashion: Macedonian Community Unites for Breast Cancer Support in Northwest Indiana

An annual fashion show hosted by Sts. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral brought together hundreds of women from across the region for an event where fashion took a back seat to

October 19, 2026

Community·Entertainment·Macedonia

ABTC Founders Attend High-Profile MAGA Inc. Fundraising Dinner with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night, October 16, 2026. According to reports, Trump arrived in Palm Beach shortly after 8 p.m. following a

October 17, 2026

Business·Politics·Whats New

U2 Unveils New Single “The Greatest Show On Earth” and Announces 2027 World Tour

Irish rock legends U2 have released their new single, “The Greatest Show On Earth,” and announced the first dates of their upcoming 2027 stadium world tour. The song is the third single

October 16, 2026

Entertainment·Whats New

Ten Journalists Resign from Serbia’s N1 Television, Citing Concerns Over Media Independence

Ten journalists have resigned from Serbia’s N1 television, with the broadcaster confirming their departures and expressing regret over the decision of their colleagues. The journalists leaving the newsroom are Adam Santovac, Žaklina

October 16, 2026

Serbia

Selma Blair Breaks Silence After Arrest Following Medical Emergency on Flight

Actress Selma Blair has addressed her recent arrest following a medical emergency aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York, with her representative saying she did not intend to harm anyone.

October 16, 2026

Entertainment·Whats New

Katie Zacharia Fired as White House Press Secretary After Just Five Days

Katie Zacharia’s brief tenure as White House press secretary has reportedly come to an end just five days after President Donald Trump announced her appointment, according to reports by CBS News and

October 16, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Shocking Discovery in Slovenia: €30 Million Cigarette Factory Under Human Trafficking Investigation

Authorities in Slovenia have uncovered what is being described as the country’s largest illegal cigarette factory, located in the Trimlini industrial zone near the Croatian border. Investigators estimate that the seized cigarettes

October 16, 2026

Politics·Slovenia

Tesla Unveils Futuristic Flying Roadster — But Will It Be Legal on Public Roads?

Tesla’s latest Roadster concept promises aerospace-inspired technology, extraordinary downforce and the ability to take to the air. But as excitement builds, questions remain about its road safety, regulatory approval and when customers

October 16, 2026

Entertainment·Whats New

Croatian Major General Denis Tretinjak Inducted Into U.S. Army War College International Hall of Fame

Croatia has marked a significant milestone in its military relations with the United States as Major General Denis Tretinjak, Director of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces, was inducted into

October 16, 2026

Community·Croatia

Women’s Regional Water Polo League Begins in Zagreb

A newly formed Women’s Regional Water Polo League featuring eight clubs from Serbia and Croatia begins with its first tournament in Zagreb. The national water polo federations of the two countries recently

October 16, 2026

Croatia

Bosnia’s Driver Crisis Could Also Cost Slovenian Companies

Restrictions on the time professional drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina may spend in the Schengen Area are creating problems that could extend far beyond the country’s transportation sector. Slovenia believes the issue

October 16, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Slovenia

Toše Proeski Remembered 19 Years After His Tragic Death

Nineteen years after the tragic death of Toše Proeski, his music continues to bring together generations of listeners across the Balkans. The celebrated Macedonian singer was only 26 when he died in

October 16, 2026

Macedonia