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Russia Lifts Ban on Night Vision Scopes for Civilian Firearms

Russia has officially removed a longstanding ban on mounting night vision scopes on civilian firearms, following the signing of a new federal law by President Vladimir Putin. The legislation eliminates previous restrictions

July 6, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Six Detained After Incident at Thompson Concert in Croatia

ZAPREŠIĆ, Croatia – Six people were detained following an incident during a concert by Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson in the town of Zaprešić, authorities said. According to Croatian police, officers intervened

July 6, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Macedonia Reports 17 Fires in Just 24 Hours

Fire crews extinguished 16 fires across the country, while one blaze affecting a pine forest remained under control, emergency officials said. Macedonia recorded 17 outdoor fires within a 24-hour period, prompting firefighting

July 6, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Serbia Unlocks New Funding for the Rača-Bijeljina Highway

The new funding will support construction of a cross-border highway designed to improve transportation between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity. Serbia has allocated an additional 1.174 billion Serbian dinars-approximately

July 6, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Serbia Prepares to Bring Back the Military Draft in 2027- Here’s Who Could Be Called First

Men born in 2006 are expected to be among the first contacted as Serbia moves toward restoring mandatory military service in March 2027. Serbia is preparing to reinstate compulsory military service after

July 6, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Norway Stuns Brazil as England Survives Five-Goal World Cup Thriller Against Mexico

Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals, while 10-man England held off tournament co-host Mexico in a dramatic night at Estadio Azteca. Norway delivered one of the

July 6, 2026

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