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$1.15 Trillion and a Tightrope: House Passes Record Defense Bill Amid Rising Tensions With Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday by a 216-212 vote, authorizing an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in military spending despite

July 23, 2026

Politics

Italy’s Farewell Gift: A Guarantee That Montenegro Will Be First in the EU

Italian Ambassador Andreina Marcella has used her farewell meeting with Montenegrin Finance Minister Novica Vuković to deliver a powerful message, Italy remains fully committed to the idea of European reunification, and Montenegro

July 22, 2026

Montenegro

Sharks vs. Hellenes: Montenegro’s Date with History in Sydney

Montenegro’s national water polo team faces Greece in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup Superfinal in Sydney on Thursday at 8:45 AM local time, with a place in the semifinals, and

July 22, 2026

Montenegro

Rolling Stone Calls, Varaždin Answers: Croatia’s Hidden Festival Gem Goes Global

Rolling Stone UK has named Špancirfest as a must visit summer experience in its feature “The Ultimate Croatian Summer: Guide to Wine, Dine & Discover,” placing the Varaždin street festival on the

July 22, 2026

Croatia

60% Won’t Show Up: The Trust Deficit Killing BiH’s External Vote

The deadline for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s diaspora to register for the October 4 general elections expired on July 21, with the Central Election Commission confirming that 31,303 citizens had met the conditions

July 22, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Three Golds in Houston: Serbia’s Math Wizards Conquer America

Serbian high school students have delivered an outstanding performance at the Olympiad USA international mathematics competition held from July 10 to 14, 2026, in Houston, Texas, bringing home three gold medals and

July 22, 2026

Serbia

Severe Storms Batter Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lightning Kills More Than 50 Animals

Bosnia and Herzegovina has been hit by a series of powerful storms that brought intense lightning, torrential rain, large hail, and damaging winds, leaving widespread destruction across several regions. The most severe

July 22, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Radev Did It, So Can I: Vučić’s Blueprint for Staying in Power

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has responded to opposition criticism comparing him to Vladimir Putin by citing a different model, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, who resigned in January 2026 and was elected prime

July 22, 2026

Serbia

From Skopje to New Delhi: A Presidential Visit 30 Years in the Making

Indian President Droupadi Murmu has become the first Indian head of state ever to visit Macedonia, arriving in Skopje on July 20, 2026, for a two day state visit that both sides

July 22, 2026

Macedonia

Rule of Law or No Law, EU Ambassador’s Stark Warning to Macedonia

EU Ambassador Mihalis Rokas has delivered a clear message to Macedonia, the European Union remains fully committed to the country’s EU perspective, but there will be no compromise on the rule of

July 22, 2026

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Record Winds Hit Macedonia as Hurricane Strength Gusts Reach 134 km/h

Macedonia experienced exceptionally strong winds this week, with weather officials reporting hurricane strength gusts across several parts of the country. Data from the Hydrometeorological Administration (UHMR) showed that wind speeds reached extreme

July 22, 2026

Macedonia

June 2027: The Trial That Could Rewrite International Law

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. prosecutors have jointly proposed a June 2027 start date for his criminal trial on drug trafficking and narco terrorism charges, according to a court filing

July 22, 2026

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