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Maine Senate Race in Turmoil as Democratic Nominee Platner Drops Out Amid Assault Allegations

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has ended his campaign to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, plunging one of the most competitive races of the 2026 midterm elections into chaos and

July 9, 2026

Politics

European Parliament Adopts Resolution Calling for Stronger Democracy and Rule of Law in Serbia

The European Parliament has adopted a new resolution on Serbia, calling for stronger democratic standards, greater protection of civil rights and more progress on reforms connected to the country’s European Union accession

July 8, 2026

Politics·Serbia·Whats New

Bosnia’s Diaspora Urged to Register for Voting Before July 21 Deadline

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina living abroad have until July 21 at midnight to register for voting in the upcoming general elections, but election officials are warning that many applications have not

July 8, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Politics·Whats New

Hollywood Stars Use America’s 250th Anniversary to Send Political Message Against Trump

A group of Hollywood actors and public figures used the 250th anniversary of the United States to send a political message against President Donald Trump and his administration. In a video released

July 8, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Earthquake Recorded Near Ribnik in Republika Srpska

A mild earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning near Ribnik in Republika Srpska, according to local authorities. The earthquake occurred at 5:57 a.m. and had a magnitude of 3.0 on the Richter

July 8, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

New Emergency App to Help Citizens in Macedonia Call for Help Faster

Citizens in Macedonia will soon have a new mobile application that should make it easier and faster to report emergency situations through the 112 emergency system. The Crisis Management Center announced that

July 8, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

US and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Middle East Tensions Rise Again

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated again after the United States launched new strikes against Iran, followed by Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf region. According to US

July 8, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Montenegro to Introduce Instant Payments, Transfers to Arrive Within Seconds

Montenegro is preparing to introduce instant payments, giving citizens and businesses a faster and more secure way to complete payment transactions. Under proposed amendments to the Law on Payment Transactions, the country

July 7, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

Tourists in Croatia Warned About Growing Presence of Venomous Lionfish

Tourists spending their summer holidays along the Croatian coast are being advised to exercise caution because of the increasing presence of lionfish in the Adriatic Sea. Austrian media have drawn attention to

July 7, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

EU Agrees on Stronger Rights for Passengers Facing Flight Delays and Cancellations

Air passengers in Europe could soon receive clearer and stronger protections when flights are delayed or cancelled, following a political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

July 7, 2026

Business·Whats New

Macedonian Association in Tirana Defends Voting Rights of Citizens Living Abroad

The Macedonian Association Ilinden in Tirana has spoken out against proposals or political discussions that could limit the voting rights of Macedonians living outside the country. In a public statement, the organization

July 7, 2026

Macedonia·Politics·Whats New

NATO Leaders Meet in Ankara as Tensions Grow Over Defense Spending and the United States’ Role

Leaders of NATO’s 32 member countries are meeting in Ankara on July 7 and 8 at a time of growing tension over defense spending, American military support for Europe and the future

July 7, 2026

Croatia·Macedonia·Montenegro·Slovenia·Whats New