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Belgrade’s Fine Line Film Fest Returns With 23 Short Films in September

Belgrade will once again put short films in the spotlight this September as the Fine Line Film Fest returns for its fifth edition from September 18 to 20 at the MTS Hall.

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September 9, 2026

Djokovic Misses Chance to Reach $200 Million Career Prize Money

Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to become the first tennis player to

U.S. Summer Box Office Sets New Record With $4.76 Billion in Revenue

The U.S. summer movie season has reached a historic milestone, generating $4.76

Serbia Sets October 25 for Early Parliamentary Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally called early parliamentary elections for October

Blood Reserves in Serbia Fall to Critical Levels as Institute Appeals for Donors

Blood reserves in Serbia have fallen to a critically low level, with

Air Pollution Rises Sharply in Sarajevo as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Levels

Air quality in Sarajevo deteriorated sharply on September 9, with pollution levels

Serbia Expands Financial Support as More Than One Million Apply for One Time Payment

More than one million people in Serbia have already applied for a

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U.S. Summer Box Office Sets New Record With $4.76 Billion in Revenue

The U.S. summer movie season has reached a historic milestone, generating $4.76 billion in domestic box office revenue between May 1 and September 7,

September 9, 2026

Whats New

Trump Escalates Trade War With Canada as U.S. Announces Bans on Canadian Products

The trade conflict between the United States and Canada has taken another major turn after President Donald Trump announced new restrictions that will ban

September 9, 2026

Whats New

U.S. Strategic Oil Reserves Fall to Historic Low as Experts Warn of Damage to Underground Storage

The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels for the first time since the reserve was initially filled in the

September 9, 2026

Whats New

US Diesel Shatters All Time Record at $5.82 as Global Supply Crunch Deepens

The national average price of diesel fuel in the United States surged to an all time high of $5.820 per gallon on Thursday, surpassing

September 4, 2026

Whats New

Business

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Lidl Partnership Could Transform Macedonian Production and Open Doors to European Markets

A new partnership with Lidl is creating fresh opportunities for Macedonian producers to improve their operations, raise product standards and strengthen their position in

August 27, 2026

Business·Macedonia

Brent Crude Tops $88 as Oil Rally Adds Fresh Pressure to Global Markets

Global energy markets moved higher on Friday, August 14, as Brent crude oil climbed above $88 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate approached $83,

August 14, 2026

Business

Safe Haven in Demand, Gold Surges 5% in Best Week of 2026 as Global Uncertainty Bites

The price of gold is continuing its upward trajectory, heading toward its strongest weekly performance since the start of the year as investors turn

August 7, 2026

Business

Oil Prices Jump as US-Iran Tensions Raise Global Supply Concerns

Oil prices climbed sharply as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran increased fears about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude

July 29, 2026

Business

Politics

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Trump Administration Rushes to Supreme Court to Save Mail in Ballot Crackdown Before Midterms

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a federal judge’s block on a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would

September 4, 2026

Politics

Trump DOJ Threatens Billions in Welfare Funding Over Migrant Reporting

The U.S. Justice Department has issued a sweeping legal opinion warning that states could risk billions of dollars in federal welfare funding unless state

September 3, 2026

Politics

Trump Signs Stopgap Bill to Avert Fourth Shutdown as Debt Tops $40 Trillion

President Donald Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law on Wednesday, preventing a fourth government shutdown during his second term and keeping federal

September 3, 2026

Politics

EU Plans Major Expansion of Sanctions Against Russia This Autumn

The European Union is preparing a major expansion of sanctions against Russia this autumn, with new measures expected to significantly increase pressure on Moscow

August 17, 2026

Politics

Community

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Serbia Suffers Historic US Open Setback as Kecmanovic and Djokovic Exit Early

Serbia has suffered a disappointing start to the 2026 US Open, with Miomir Kecmanovic and Novak Djokovic both eliminated in the opening round in

August 31, 2026

Community·Serbia

U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Joins Congressional Macedonian Caucus

U.S. Representative Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania has joined the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional Macedonian Caucus, further expanding congressional engagement with the Macedonian-American community. The

August 27, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Taste of Croatia Golf Tournament Set for September 11 in Ontario

The Taste of Croatia Golf Tournament will bring the Croatian Canadian community together in Ontario on September 11, 2026, combining golf, Croatian cuisine and

August 18, 2026

Community·Croatia

Archbishop Irénée Brings Orthodox Communities Together at Burnaby Liturgy

Archbishop Irénée brought Orthodox communities together in Burnaby during a special Holy Hierarchical Liturgy that united faithful for prayer, remembrance and fellowship. The service

August 18, 2026

Community·Serbia

Sport

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Djokovic Misses Chance to Reach $200 Million Career Prize Money

Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to become the first tennis player to surpass $200 million in career prize money after his early exit from

September 9, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Premier League Smashes Transfer Records with €4.1 Billion Summer Spending Spree

The 2026 summer transfer window has closed with the Premier League cementing its position as European football’s financial powerhouse, after English top flight clubs

September 3, 2026

Sport

Edin Džeko Bows Out: Bosnia’s Record Scorer to Play Final Match Against Sweden at 40

Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 19 year career that made

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

Iva Jovic Loses Her Patience With Umpire During Tense US Open Match

Iva Jovic found herself at the center of a tense moment at the US Open after becoming involved in a heated exchange with chair

September 3, 2026

Serbia·Sport

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Belgrade’s Fine Line Film Fest Returns With 23 Short Films in September

Serbia

September 9, 2026

Belgrade will once again put short films in the spotlight this September as the Fine Line Film Fest returns for its fifth edition from

Djokovic Misses Chance to Reach $200 Million Career Prize Money

Serbia·Sport

September 9, 2026

Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to become the first tennis player to surpass $200 million in career prize money after his early exit from

U.S. Summer Box Office Sets New Record With $4.76 Billion in Revenue

Whats New

September 9, 2026

The U.S. summer movie season has reached a historic milestone, generating $4.76 billion in domestic box office revenue between May 1 and September 7,

Serbia Sets October 25 for Early Parliamentary Elections

Serbia

September 9, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally called early parliamentary elections for October 25, bringing forward a vote that had originally been expected in December

Blood Reserves in Serbia Fall to Critical Levels as Institute Appeals for Donors

Serbia

September 9, 2026

Blood reserves in Serbia have fallen to a critically low level, with supplies currently estimated to be sufficient for only about a day and

Air Pollution Rises Sharply in Sarajevo as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Levels

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September 9, 2026

Air quality in Sarajevo deteriorated sharply on September 9, with pollution levels reaching the unhealthy category and authorities issuing recommendations for residents to limit

Serbia Expands Financial Support as More Than One Million Apply for One Time Payment

Serbia

September 9, 2026

More than one million people in Serbia have already applied for a one time payment of 6,000 dinars, according to the Ministry of Finance,

Marriage and Divorce in Macedonia: What the Latest Statistics Show

Macedonia·Serbia

September 9, 2026

Marriage patterns in Macedonia are offering an interesting picture of how different ethnic communities interact, with official statistics showing that most marriages continue to

Croatia’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy and apologies, as Tony Cetinski says country was “closer than ever” to victory

Croatia’s representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest, the group Lelek, became the focus of international attention following a series of controversies and

Macedonia Ranks 52nd in Atlantic Council Prosperity Index, 73rd in Freedom Rankings

Macedonia has been placed 52nd globally in the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index and 73rd in its companion Freedom Index, according to

Zlatibor Tourism Surges Past 100,000 Overnight Stays in May

The Serbian mountain destination welcomed more than 41,000 visitors in May as domestic tourism remained strong and international interest continued to grow.

Serbia

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Belgrade’s Fine Line Film Fest Returns With 23 Short Films in September

Belgrade will once again put short films in the spotlight this September as the Fine Line Film Fest returns for its fifth edition from

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Djokovic Misses Chance to Reach $200 Million Career Prize Money

Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to become the first tennis player to surpass $200 million in career prize money after his early exit from

September 9, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Serbia Sets October 25 for Early Parliamentary Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has formally called early parliamentary elections for October 25, bringing forward a vote that had originally been expected in December

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Blood Reserves in Serbia Fall to Critical Levels as Institute Appeals for Donors

Blood reserves in Serbia have fallen to a critically low level, with supplies currently estimated to be sufficient for only about a day and

September 9, 2026

Serbia

Slovenia

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Luka Mesec Unveils His Vision for Ljubljana With Affordable Housing, Free Kindergartens and Better Transport

Luka Mesec, the Levica co coordinator and candidate for mayor of Ljubljana, has presented the first major priorities of his campaign ahead of the

September 3, 2026

Slovenia

Thousands Take to the Streets in Ljubljana as Protesters Demand Government Resignations

Thousands of people gathered outside Slovenia’s National Assembly in Ljubljana on September 2 for what organizers described as the first major protest against the

September 3, 2026

Slovenia

Deep Inside a Mountain, Yugoslavia Built a Secret Factory That Never Produced a Single Bullet

Hidden among the forests and steep cliffs of the Gornjak Gorge in Serbia is a forgotten military complex that looks almost impossible to spot

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Macedonia·Montenegro·Serbia·Slovenia

NATO’s Future in Focus as the US Urges Europe to Take More Responsibility

The future of European security and the role of the United States in NATO were among the central issues discussed at this year’s Bled

September 2, 2026

Slovenia·Whats New

Croatia

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Zagreb Bets €3.4 Million on a Greener, Pedestrian First Future for Historic Stara Vlaška

Construction has officially begun on the permanent transformation of Stara Vlaška, one of Zagreb’s historic downtown streets, as the Croatian capital moves ahead with

September 3, 2026

Croatia

Deep Inside a Mountain, Yugoslavia Built a Secret Factory That Never Produced a Single Bullet

Hidden among the forests and steep cliffs of the Gornjak Gorge in Serbia is a forgotten military complex that looks almost impossible to spot

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Macedonia·Montenegro·Serbia·Slovenia

Croatia to Shut Major A1 Highway Sections Overnight: Drivers Face Detours and Delays

Drivers traveling through Croatia should prepare for overnight closures on the A1 motorway, with two separate sections scheduled to shut down over consecutive nights.

September 2, 2026

Croatia

Passenger Train Derails in Croatia With 36 People on Board, No Injuries Reported

A passenger train derailed near the railway station in Đurđevac on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary disruption to rail traffic in the area. The

September 2, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia

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Marriage and Divorce in Macedonia: What the Latest Statistics Show

Marriage patterns in Macedonia are offering an interesting picture of how different ethnic communities interact, with official statistics showing that most marriages continue to

September 9, 2026

Macedonia·Serbia

Macedonian Flag Flies Beneath Lake Ohrid as Divers Celebrate Independence Day in Spectacular Style

A Macedonian flag was raised beneath the waters of Lake Ohrid in a spectacular tribute to the country’s Independence Day, turning an underwater dive

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Celebrates 35 Years of Independence With History, Pride and Music

On September 8, 2026, Macedonia marked 35 years of independence, celebrating one of the most important moments in its modern history. Independence Day commemorates

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

David Guetta Turns Skopje Into a Giant Dance Floor With Spectacular Stadium Show

Tens of thousands of people filled the Toše Proeski National Arena in Skopje on September 8 for a spectacular performance by world famous French

September 9, 2026

Macedonia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Complaints Against Judges and Prosecutors in BiH Surge by 30%

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council is facing a sharp increase in complaints against judges and prosecutors, with the Office of the

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Edin Džeko Bows Out: Bosnia’s Record Scorer to Play Final Match Against Sweden at 40

Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 19 year career that made

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

96 People Stopped at Bosnia’s Border as Smuggling Networks Use River Crossings

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Border Police, working alongside the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska, prevented 96 people from illegally crossing the state border in

September 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina