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Maja Ognjenović Says Winning Montreal Pool Will Be Key for Serbia at Volleyball World Cup

Serbian setter Maja Ognjenović says finishing first in Montreal could make a decisive difference for Serbia at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup. Serbia will face co-host Canada, Ukraine and Cameroon

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November 13, 2026

Albania-Trained Researcher Kozeta Miliku Named Canada Research Chair

The University of Toronto will receive C$500,000 over five years to support

Croatia Asks Its Diaspora How It Wants to Learn Croatian

Croatians living abroad have until November 30 to weigh in on how

Tamara Kotevska’s The Tale of Silyan Wins Best Cinema Documentary at Grierson Awards

Macedonian director Tamara Kotevska’s The Tale of Silyan won Best Cinema Documentary

IBM Consulting to End U.S. Visa and Green Card Sponsorship for Most Roles

IBM is ending U.S. visa and green card sponsorship for most roles

Illinois Caps Most Rental Application Fees at $50 and Bans Lease Renewal Charges

Illinois renters will get new protections against rental fees starting January 1,

Nvidia Names Colette Kress Interim CEO as Jensen Huang Steps Down

Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO on November 12

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Pep Guardiola Emerges as Top Candidate to Become Next U.S. Men’s National Team Coach

Pep Guardiola has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, as Mauricio Pochettino

November 12, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Headline: Trump Orders JD Vance to Abandon Iran Negotiations and Focus on Investigating Democratic-Led States

President Donald Trump has instructed Vice President JD Vance to abandon diplomatic efforts with Iran and redirect his full attention toward investigating alleged corruption

November 12, 2026

Politics·Whats New

U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $19.1 Trillion as Credit Card Balances and Mortgage Borrowing Rise

American household debt climbed to $19.1 trillion in the third quarter of 2026, increasing by $334 billion, or 1.8%, from the previous quarter, according

November 12, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Poland Moves Closer to Hosting a Permanent U.S. Military Base as Pentagon Supports Proposal

Poland could soon become home to a new permanent U.S. military base in Europe after the Pentagon expressed support for Warsaw’s proposal to establish

November 12, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Business

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IBM Consulting to End U.S. Visa and Green Card Sponsorship for Most Roles

IBM is ending U.S. visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, narrowing a route that the company has used

November 13, 2026

Business

Illinois Caps Most Rental Application Fees at $50 and Bans Lease Renewal Charges

Illinois renters will get new protections against rental fees starting January 1, 2027. A state law will generally cap application fees at $50, ban

November 13, 2026

Business

Nvidia Names Colette Kress Interim CEO as Jensen Huang Steps Down

Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO on November 12 after co-founder Jensen Huang resigned with immediate effect. Huang also stepped down

November 13, 2026

Business

Apartment Prices in Podgorica Have More Than Doubled in Five Years

Buying a 65-square-meter apartment in a newly constructed building in Podgorica now costs approximately €163,150, based on the latest official data, compared with €80,340

November 12, 2026

Business·Montenegro

Politics

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Serbian Police Arrest Smederevo Mayor and Two Officials in Illegal Dumping Probe

Serbian police arrested Smederevo Mayor Jasmina Vojinović and two other local officials on November 12 in an investigation into suspected illegal dumping on city-owned

November 13, 2026

Politics

Greek Canadian Councillor Nick Mantas Sworn In for Third Toronto Term

Greek Canadian councillor Nick Mantas took the oath of office on November 11 after winning his third consecutive election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Agincourt ward. Toronto

November 13, 2026

Politics

Kosovo’s Kurti Raises NATO Membership in Talks With Mark Rutte

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti discussed his country’s NATO ambitions with Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday in Dublin. The two also explored ways

November 13, 2026

Politics

U.S. Diplomat Meets Serbia’s Student List After Election Win

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Brendan Hanrahan met with representatives of Serbia’s student movement and the Student List in Belgrade on Thursday. He congratulated

November 13, 2026

Politics

Community

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Albania-Trained Researcher Kozeta Miliku Named Canada Research Chair

The University of Toronto will receive C$500,000 over five years to support research led by Kozeta Miliku, a physician trained in Albania who studies

November 13, 2026

Community

Croatia Asks Its Diaspora How It Wants to Learn Croatian

Croatians living abroad have until November 30 to weigh in on how Croatian is taught outside the country. A survey launched by Croatia’s government

November 13, 2026

Community·Croatia

Serbian Orthodox Church in Miami to Host Pokladni Picnic on November 14

The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Simeon Mirotočivi invites the community to a special Pokladni Picnic on Saturday, November 14, from noon to 9

November 12, 2026

Community·Serbia

St. Sava Academy to Host 2026 Black Tie Gala at The Peninsula Chicago

St. Sava Academy invites the community to its 2026 Black Tie Gala, an elegant fundraising evening dedicated to supporting the school’s future and the

November 12, 2026

Community·Entertainment

Sport

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Maja Ognjenović Says Winning Montreal Pool Will Be Key for Serbia at Volleyball World Cup

Serbian setter Maja Ognjenović says finishing first in Montreal could make a decisive difference for Serbia at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.

November 13, 2026

Sport

Pep Guardiola Emerges as Top Candidate to Become Next U.S. Men’s National Team Coach

Pep Guardiola has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, as Mauricio Pochettino

November 12, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka With 6–4, 6–0 Victory to Reach First WTA Finals Semifinal

Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva delivered a stunning performance at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 6–0

November 12, 2026

Sport

Maša Janković Scores 28 as Serbia Beats Greece in EuroBasket Qualifying

Maša Janković scored a game-high 28 points as Serbia beat Greece 84–74 in Belgrade on Wednesday, opening the second round of Women’s EuroBasket 2027

November 12, 2026

Sport

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Maja Ognjenović Says Winning Montreal Pool Will Be Key for Serbia at Volleyball World Cup

Sport

November 13, 2026

Serbian setter Maja Ognjenović says finishing first in Montreal could make a decisive difference for Serbia at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.

Albania-Trained Researcher Kozeta Miliku Named Canada Research Chair

Community

November 13, 2026

The University of Toronto will receive C$500,000 over five years to support research led by Kozeta Miliku, a physician trained in Albania who studies

Croatia Asks Its Diaspora How It Wants to Learn Croatian

Community·Croatia

November 13, 2026

Croatians living abroad have until November 30 to weigh in on how Croatian is taught outside the country. A survey launched by Croatia’s government

Tamara Kotevska’s The Tale of Silyan Wins Best Cinema Documentary at Grierson Awards

Entertainment

November 13, 2026

Macedonian director Tamara Kotevska’s The Tale of Silyan won Best Cinema Documentary at the Grierson British Documentary Awards in London on November 10. The

IBM Consulting to End U.S. Visa and Green Card Sponsorship for Most Roles

Business

November 13, 2026

IBM is ending U.S. visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, narrowing a route that the company has used

Illinois Caps Most Rental Application Fees at $50 and Bans Lease Renewal Charges

Business

November 13, 2026

Illinois renters will get new protections against rental fees starting January 1, 2027. A state law will generally cap application fees at $50, ban

Nvidia Names Colette Kress Interim CEO as Jensen Huang Steps Down

Business

November 13, 2026

Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO on November 12 after co-founder Jensen Huang resigned with immediate effect. Huang also stepped down

Serbian Police Arrest Smederevo Mayor and Two Officials in Illegal Dumping Probe

Politics

November 13, 2026

Serbian police arrested Smederevo Mayor Jasmina Vojinović and two other local officials on November 12 in an investigation into suspected illegal dumping on city-owned

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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Serbia’s Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 6% Amid Rising Inflation

The Executive Board of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has decided to tighten monetary policy by raising the benchmark interest rate by 25

November 12, 2026

Business·Serbia

Serbian Orthodox Church in Miami to Host Pokladni Picnic on November 14

The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Simeon Mirotočivi invites the community to a special Pokladni Picnic on Saturday, November 14, from noon to 9

November 12, 2026

Community·Serbia

Novak Djokovic Enters Luxury Real Estate Business With 320-Meter Miami Tower

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is embarking on a new chapter in his business career, joining forces with luxury hospitality company Aman Group on an

November 12, 2026

Business·Serbia

Online Longevity Conference to Bring 16 Experts Together, With Chicago Professor Nebojša Knežević Among Speakers

How can people live longer and healthier lives while managing everyday challenges such as poor sleep, chronic pain, stress and nutrition? An upcoming international

November 12, 2026

Community·Serbia

Slovenia

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Slovenia Moves to Introduce Free Bank Accounts for People Receiving Regular Income

The Slovenian government has approved a proposal that would give citizens receiving salaries, pensions, scholarships or other regular income access to free bank accounts,

November 12, 2026

Business·Slovenia

Drivers Flock to Slovenia for Cheaper Fuel as Prices Drop to Lowest Levels Since March

Foreign motorists are crossing the border to fill their tanks, with savings of up to €30 per visit compared with neighboring countries. Slovenia is

November 11, 2026

Business·Slovenia

Serbian Teenager Found Dead After Disappearing During Climb of Slovenia’s Mount Triglav

A 19-year-old Serbian national who went missing on Saturday while climbing Mount Triglav in Slovenia has been found dead, Slovenian mountain rescue authorities have

November 5, 2026

Serbia·Slovenia

Tatum Hits Buzzer-Beater as Portland Stuns Lakers Despite Dončić’s 41 Points

Jayson Tatum delivers a dramatic overtime winner for Boston, while Portland remains unbeaten after handing the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the

October 28, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Croatia

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Croatia Asks Its Diaspora How It Wants to Learn Croatian

Croatians living abroad have until November 30 to weigh in on how Croatian is taught outside the country. A survey launched by Croatia’s government

November 13, 2026

Community·Croatia

Croatia to Introduce Mandatory Registration Numbers for Airbnb and Booking Rentals in May 2027

Tourists booking apartments and holiday homes in Croatia through platforms such as Booking.com and Airbnb will be able to verify their accommodation using a

November 12, 2026

Business·Croatia

Croatian Patients’ Rights Group Demands Resignations After Zagreb Hospital Death

A Croatian patients’ rights group has called for Health Minister Irena Hrstić and the leadership of Zagreb’s Sveti Ivan Psychiatric Hospital to resign after

November 12, 2026

Croatia

Plenković Warns Montenegro: No EU Accession Without Border Agreement With Croatia

The Croatian prime minister says resolving outstanding border issues is a condition for completing Montenegro’s European Union accession negotiations, citing the principles established by

November 11, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics

Macedonia

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Mickoski Cites 2023 Document at Parliamentary Hearing on Alta Bank

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told lawmakers on November 11 that discussions about Serbia’s Alta Bank entering Macedonia’s banking market began under the previous government.

November 11, 2026

Macedonia

Families Launch Fundraiser for Memorial Park Honoring 63 Kočani Fire Victims

Families of the 63 people who died in the Pulse nightclub fire have launched a fundraiser to build a memorial park in Kočani, Macedonia.

November 11, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia’s “Safe City” Project Wins First Place at World Police Summit in Dubai

The country’s automated traffic enforcement system was recognized for excellence in road safety, outperforming projects from Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and India’s Maharashtra state.

November 10, 2026

Macedonia·Politics

Keeping Macedonian Traditions, Culture, and Language Alive

At the Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Crown Point, Indiana, children are learning about their Macedonian roots through the church’s

November 10, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Workers from Bosnia and Herzegovina Remain Croatia’s Largest Foreign Workforce, but Numbers Continue to Decline

New figures show 22,565 work and residence permits issued to Bosnian citizens in the first nine months of 2026, while the number of Filipino

November 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community·Croatia

Sarajevo Invites Visitors to Welcome 2027 With Winter Getaways, Olympic Mountains and New Year Celebrations

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is promoting its winter tourism offerings, combining historic charm, cultural experiences, mountain adventures and special holiday packages at

November 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community

Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in Bosnia Over Kidnapping of Five Chinese Migrants

Suspects allegedly demanded €15,000 per victim, with police reporting physical abuse, sexual violence and extortion. Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Bosnia and

November 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Politics

Red-roofed homes and city buildings fill the Sarajevo valley beneath a cloudy sky.

U.S. Think Tank Calls for Special Envoy and NATO Path for Bosnia and Herzegovina

A U.S. policy institute has urged Washington to appoint a special envoy for the Western Balkans and take a more active role in constitutional

November 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro

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Apartment Prices in Podgorica Have More Than Doubled in Five Years

Buying a 65-square-meter apartment in a newly constructed building in Podgorica now costs approximately €163,150, based on the latest official data, compared with €80,340

November 12, 2026

Business·Montenegro

Plenković Warns Montenegro: No EU Accession Without Border Agreement With Croatia

The Croatian prime minister says resolving outstanding border issues is a condition for completing Montenegro’s European Union accession negotiations, citing the principles established by

November 11, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics

Split to Celebrate Njegoš Day with a Cultural Program Dedicated to Montenegro’s Greatest Poet

The Association of Montenegrins in Split will organize a special cultural and artistic program on November 14, marking Njegoš Day, Montenegro’s national cultural holiday.

November 9, 2026

Community·Croatia·Montenegro

National flag of Montenegro waving on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership With Two More Chapters

Montenegro is preparing to close two more European Union negotiating chapters on November 6, marking another step toward its goal of becoming the bloc’s

November 6, 2026

Montenegro

Interviews

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Maja Ognjenović Says Winning Montreal Pool Will Be Key for Serbia at Volleyball World Cup

Sport

November 13, 2026

Serbian setter Maja Ognjenović says finishing first in Montreal could make a decisive difference for Serbia at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.