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Croatian Documentary ‘Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny’ Returns to Cinemas With AI-Recreated Scenes of Vukovar’s 1991 Defense

The Croatian documentary Sokol – Nezaustavljiv kao sudbina (Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny) is returning to cinemas with previously unseen scenes depicting the 1991 defense of Vukovar, ahead of Croatia’s November 18

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November 13, 2026

Croatian Studio Launches Hand-Drawn Adventure Game ‘Dream Glitcher’ on Steam

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JANAF Estimates 500,000 Liters of Oil Spilled Near Nova Gradiška as Serbia Relies on Reserves

JANAF estimated that approximately 500,000 liters of crude oil spilled near Nova

Bosnia’s Incoming Presidency Member Discusses Government Formation With U.S. Envoy

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Skopje Marks 82 Years Since Its Liberation in World War II

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

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November 12, 2026

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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

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

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November 12, 2026

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

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November 12, 2026

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

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November 13, 2026

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

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November 13, 2026

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Nvidia Names Colette Kress Interim CEO as Jensen Huang Steps Down

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November 13, 2026

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Apartment Prices in Podgorica Have More Than Doubled in Five Years

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November 12, 2026

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

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November 13, 2026

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Greek Canadian Councillor Nick Mantas Sworn In for Third Toronto Term

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November 13, 2026

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

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November 13, 2026

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

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Hellenic Medical Society of America to Launch Chicago Chapter on December 12

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Albania-Trained Researcher Kozeta Miliku Named Canada Research Chair

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Croatia Asks Its Diaspora How It Wants to Learn Croatian

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

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

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November 13, 2026

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

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Maša Janković Scores 28 as Serbia Beats Greece in EuroBasket Qualifying

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Croatian Documentary ‘Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny’ Returns to Cinemas With AI-Recreated Scenes of Vukovar’s 1991 Defense

Croatia·Entertainment

November 13, 2026

The Croatian documentary Sokol – Nezaustavljiv kao sudbina (Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny) is returning to cinemas with previously unseen scenes depicting the 1991

Croatian Studio Launches Hand-Drawn Adventure Game ‘Dream Glitcher’ on Steam

Croatia·Entertainment

November 13, 2026

A Croatian video game studio based in Novska has launched Dream Glitcher, a hand-drawn adventure that takes players into the fragmented memories of an

JANAF Estimates 500,000 Liters of Oil Spilled Near Nova Gradiška as Serbia Relies on Reserves

Serbia

November 13, 2026

JANAF estimated that approximately 500,000 liters of crude oil spilled near Nova Gradiška, Croatia, prompting cleanup operations and raising concerns about crude oil supplies

Bosnia’s Incoming Presidency Member Discusses Government Formation With U.S. Envoy

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November 13, 2026

Darijana Filipović, the incoming Croat member of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidency, met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Ginkel in Sarajevo on November 12 to discuss

Montenegro Seeks to Finish EU Talks This Year and Join by 2028

Montenegro

November 13, 2026

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović used Thursday’s European Political Community summit in Dublin to seek support for wrapping up EU membership talks by the end

Skopje Marks 82 Years Since Its Liberation in World War II

Macedonia

November 13, 2026

Skopje marks the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on November 13 with tributes at three memorial sites and an evening ceremony at the Macedonian

Hellenic Medical Society of America to Launch Chicago Chapter on December 12

Community

November 13, 2026

The Hellenic Medical Society of America will launch a Chicago chapter on December 12 to connect physicians, healthcare professionals and medical students across the

Real Madrid Scores 38 in First Quarter, Beats Crvena Zvezda 105–84

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November 13, 2026

Real Madrid scored 38 points in the opening quarter and beat Crvena Zvezda 105–84 on Thursday in Round 11 of the EuroLeague. Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot

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

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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.

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JANAF Estimates 500,000 Liters of Oil Spilled Near Nova Gradiška as Serbia Relies on Reserves

JANAF estimated that approximately 500,000 liters of crude oil spilled near Nova Gradiška, Croatia, prompting cleanup operations and raising concerns about crude oil supplies

November 13, 2026

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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

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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

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

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

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November 12, 2026

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

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November 11, 2026

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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

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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

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Croatian Documentary ‘Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny’ Returns to Cinemas With AI-Recreated Scenes of Vukovar’s 1991 Defense

The Croatian documentary Sokol – Nezaustavljiv kao sudbina (Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny) is returning to cinemas with previously unseen scenes depicting the 1991

November 13, 2026

Croatia·Entertainment

Croatian Studio Launches Hand-Drawn Adventure Game ‘Dream Glitcher’ on Steam

A Croatian video game studio based in Novska has launched Dream Glitcher, a hand-drawn adventure that takes players into the fragmented memories of an

November 13, 2026

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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

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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

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Skopje Marks 82 Years Since Its Liberation in World War II

Skopje marks the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on November 13 with tributes at three memorial sites and an evening ceremony at the Macedonian

November 13, 2026

Macedonia

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

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November 11, 2026

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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

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November 13, 2026

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

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November 11, 2026

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

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November 11, 2026

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

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November 11, 2026

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Montenegro Seeks to Finish EU Talks This Year and Join by 2028

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Apartment Prices in Podgorica Have More Than Doubled in Five Years

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November 12, 2026

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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

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

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Croatian Documentary ‘Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny’ Returns to Cinemas With AI-Recreated Scenes of Vukovar’s 1991 Defense

Croatia·Entertainment

November 13, 2026

The Croatian documentary Sokol – Nezaustavljiv kao sudbina (Sokol – Unstoppable as Destiny) is returning to cinemas with previously unseen scenes depicting the 1991

Croatian Studio Launches Hand-Drawn Adventure Game ‘Dream Glitcher’ on Steam

Croatia·Entertainment

November 13, 2026

A Croatian video game studio based in Novska has launched Dream Glitcher, a hand-drawn adventure that takes players into the fragmented memories of an

JANAF Estimates 500,000 Liters of Oil Spilled Near Nova Gradiška as Serbia Relies on Reserves

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November 13, 2026

JANAF estimated that approximately 500,000 liters of crude oil spilled near Nova Gradiška, Croatia, prompting cleanup operations and raising concerns about crude oil supplies

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