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Macedonia Launches “Vezilka” National AI Factory to Develop Macedonian-Language Digital Tools

National AI Centre Presented in Skopje Macedonia has officially presented “Vezilka”, a national centre and factory for artificial intelligence, described as a strategic project intended to connect the country with the European

June 24, 2026

Macedonia

Scientists Warn Europe’s Current Heatwave May Be the Coolest Summer of Our Lives as Temperatures Rise Across the Continent

Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwaves Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and authorities issuing warnings about the growing health, environmental and economic consequences

June 24, 2026

Whats New

Bill Gates Says He May Have Been in the Presence of Epstein Victims During Congressional Testimony

Bill Gates acknowledged in testimony before a U.S. congressional committee that he may have been in the presence of some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, while insisting that he never witnessed or participated

June 24, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Senate Votes to Block Continued Military Operations Against Iran as Trump Condemns the Decision

Senate Approves Resolution Against Further War With Iran The United States Senate voted in favor of a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to stop U.S. military operations against Iran and seek congressional

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Montenegro Needs $1.8 Billion for Green Energy Transition by 2030

Montenegro will need around 1.7 billion euros, or roughly $1.8 billion, in investments by 2030 to carry out its green energy transition, officials and experts said at a conference in Podgorica. The

June 24, 2026

Montenegro

Croatia’s Highest-Earning Songwriters Revealed: Tonči Huljić, Gibonni and Other Hitmakers Lead the List

Croatia’s top music creators are proving that hit songs continue to generate serious income, both through traditional royalties and modern streaming platforms. The Croatian Composers’ Society and its ZAMP service have released

June 24, 2026

Croatia

Bosnia Ready to Attack Qatar as Barbarez Sends Clear Message Ahead of Decisive World Cup Match

Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez made it clear that his team has no intention of sitting back when it faces Qatar in a crucial World Cup group-stage match in Seattle.

June 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

West Nile Virus Under Surveillance in Serbia as Cases Emerge Nearby

Serbia has not recorded any human cases of West Nile fever as of June 22, 2026, but health authorities are closely monitoring the situation after infections were reported in Italy and Macedonia.

June 24, 2026

Serbia

Regional Media Focus on Croatia’s Struggles Despite Crucial Win Over Panama

Croatia claimed a hard-fought victory over Panama to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but media outlets across the region were not entirely

June 24, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Noah Kirkwood Joins Cedevita Olimpija on One-Year Deal

Cedevita Olimpija has officially announced the signing of Canadian guard Noah Kirkwood, who joins the Ljubljana-based club after a strong season with Śląsk Wrocław. Kirkwood, 26, signed a one-year contract with the

June 24, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Czech President Takes Prime Minister to Court After Being Excluded from NATO Summit

A political and constitutional dispute has erupted in the Czech Republic after President Petr Pavel challenged the government’s decision to exclude him from the country’s delegation to the upcoming NATO summit. The

June 23, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Trump: The U.S. Is Paying for Europe’s Defense Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of European allies, arguing that the United States continues to bear a disproportionate share of the burden when it comes to defending Europe from

June 23, 2026

Politics