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Slovenia Slips to 49th in Global Competitiveness as Government Inefficiency Drags Down Performance

Slovenia has fallen three places to 49th out of 70 countries in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with the steepest decline recorded in government efficiency, a seven place drop to 55th

by Editorial Office

June 19, 2026

Vučić Meets Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade to Discuss AI, Economy, and Serbia’s Geopolitical Balancing Act

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held talks with renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs

Czech Senate Adopts Srebrenica Resolution, Warning That Modern Europe Has No Place for Genocide Denial

The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution commemorating the

European Parliament Demands End to BiH Political Blockades as Brussels Loses Patience

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, delivering

Spajić Accuses Knežević of Secret DPS Deal, Linking Pro Serb Leader to Anti EU ‘Debt’

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has publicly accused Milan Knežević, leader of

SpaceX Shares Tumble 6.5% as Post IPO Frenzy Cools and Investors Eye Valuation Risks

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6.5% on Thursday, falling to $178.50

High and Armed: Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Users Can’t Lose Guns Without Proof of Danger

The US Supreme Court has unanimously limited the application of a decades

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High and Armed: Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Users Can’t Lose Guns Without Proof of Danger

The US Supreme Court has unanimously limited the application of a decades old federal law barring firearms possession by drug users, ruling that the

June 19, 2026

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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago as a $850 Million Beacon of Hope and Civic Life

The Obama Presidential Center officially opens its doors to the public on June 19, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery in

June 18, 2026

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NYPD Deploys Record Force as Knicks Parade Brings Millions to Lower Manhattan

New York City is bracing for a historic celebration as the Knicks prepare for their first ever championship ticker tape parade through the Canyon

June 18, 2026

Sport·Whats New

US Expands Mental Health and Crisis Support With $700 Million Investment

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at strengthening mental health services,

June 18, 2026

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SpaceX Shares Tumble 6.5% as Post IPO Frenzy Cools and Investors Eye Valuation Risks

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6.5% on Thursday, falling to $178.50 as the post IPO euphoria that briefly propelled Elon Musk’s company past

June 19, 2026

Business

Oil Drops Below $80, Gold Bounces Back: Markets Cheer Trump’s Iran Peace Deal

Global markets responded swiftly to the signing of a landmark interim peace deal between the United States and Iran, with Brent crude oil tumbling

June 18, 2026

Business

US Inflation Hits Three Year High as Energy Prices Surge

Inflation in the United States accelerated to its highest level in three years during May, driven largely by surging energy prices linked to ongoing

June 11, 2026

Business·Whats New

Gold remains under pressure, but analysts say long-term support factors have not disappeared

Gold has come under renewed pressure after losing part of its positive momentum, with analysts warning that the precious metal could face further decline

June 9, 2026

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A Day Early and Hundreds of Firings to Go: Bill Pulte’s Chaotic Takeover of US Intelligence

Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence, showed up at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a

June 19, 2026

Politics

Hegseth Unveils Six Month NATO Review as US Cuts Force Commitments and Pressures Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a sweeping six month review of American forces in Europe, doubling down on the Trump administration’s combative

June 18, 2026

Politics

Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Initial Peace Deal to End Iran War, But Nuclear Issue Remains Unresolved

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial peace agreement at the G7 summit in France, aiming to end

June 18, 2026

Politics

Trump Taps Manhattan Prosecutor Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief Amid DNI Turmoil

President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, seeking to

June 12, 2026

Politics

Community

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New EU Non-Paper Proposes Gradual Integration of Western Balkans into the Single Market

A new non paper reportedly backed by five European Union member states proposes a gradual integration model for the Western Balkans, aiming to bring

May 20, 2026

Community·Politics

Croatian Drone Company Expands to the U.S., Launches Production Facility in Florida

Croatian technology company Orqa is expanding into the United States through a new strategic partnership that will see the company establish drone production operations

May 6, 2026

Community·Croatia

Miami Event to Bring Macedonian Community Together for Rooftop Sunset Gathering

The United Macedonian Diaspora will host a rooftop gathering in Miami on Sunday, April 26, offering an evening dedicated to community, culture and informal

April 24, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Fort Lauderdale to Host Macedonian Film Evening Featuring The Tale of Silyan

The United Macedonian Diaspora is organizing a cultural film event in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, April 27, bringing together members of the community for

April 24, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Sport

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NYPD Deploys Record Force as Knicks Parade Brings Millions to Lower Manhattan

New York City is bracing for a historic celebration as the Knicks prepare for their first ever championship ticker tape parade through the Canyon

June 18, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Jokić Leads Serbia’s Charge as Alimpijević Names 18 Man World Cup Qualifying Roster

Three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić will headline Serbia’s national basketball team as head coach Dušan Alimpijević unveiled an 18 player roster for the

June 18, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Montenegro’s ‘Sharks’ Set Sights on Sydney as World Cup Superfinal Preparations Begin

The Montenegrin men’s water polo team has begun assembling for the final tournament of the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Dejan Savić announcing

June 12, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Skopje’s Aerodrom to Host World’s Biggest 3×3 Basketball Tournament as Red Bull Half Court Returns

The Municipality of Aerodrom in Skopje is set to become the epicenter of street basketball this weekend, hosting the Macedonian leg of the Red

June 11, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

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Slovenia Slips to 49th in Global Competitiveness as Government Inefficiency Drags Down Performance

Slovenia

June 19, 2026

Slovenia has fallen three places to 49th out of 70 countries in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with the steepest decline recorded in

Vučić Meets Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade to Discuss AI, Economy, and Serbia’s Geopolitical Balancing Act

Serbia

June 19, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held talks with renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade on June 18, 2026, covering major international economic and security

Czech Senate Adopts Srebrenica Resolution, Warning That Modern Europe Has No Place for Genocide Denial

Bosnia & Hercegovina

June 19, 2026

The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, sending a clear message that glorifying war criminals and

European Parliament Demands End to BiH Political Blockades as Brussels Loses Patience

Bosnia & Hercegovina

June 19, 2026

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, delivering an unusually forceful message to Sarajevo’s political class, end the obstruction, appoint

Spajić Accuses Knežević of Secret DPS Deal, Linking Pro Serb Leader to Anti EU ‘Debt’

Montenegro

June 19, 2026

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has publicly accused Milan Knežević, leader of the pro Serb Democratic People’s Party (DNP), of covertly aligning with the

SpaceX Shares Tumble 6.5% as Post IPO Frenzy Cools and Investors Eye Valuation Risks

Business

June 19, 2026

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6.5% on Thursday, falling to $178.50 as the post IPO euphoria that briefly propelled Elon Musk’s company past

High and Armed: Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Users Can’t Lose Guns Without Proof of Danger

Whats New

June 19, 2026

The US Supreme Court has unanimously limited the application of a decades old federal law barring firearms possession by drug users, ruling that the

A Day Early and Hundreds of Firings to Go: Bill Pulte’s Chaotic Takeover of US Intelligence

Politics

June 19, 2026

Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence, showed up at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a

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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

Slovenia’s Parliamentary Race Tightens Ahead of 22 March Vote as Political Landscape Remains Fluid

Election Formally Called, Campaign Environment IntensifiesSlovenia will head to the polls on 22 March 2026 for parliamentary elections that are shaping up

Business and community leaders meet congressional candidate Michael Bouchard at Michigan event

A high-profile gathering of business leaders, community representatives, and political supporters took place this week in Michigan, where congressional candidate Michael Bouchard

Serbia

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Vučić Meets Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade to Discuss AI, Economy, and Serbia’s Geopolitical Balancing Act

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held talks with renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade on June 18, 2026, covering major international economic and security

June 19, 2026

Serbia

Jokić Leads Serbia’s Charge as Alimpijević Names 18 Man World Cup Qualifying Roster

Three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić will headline Serbia’s national basketball team as head coach Dušan Alimpijević unveiled an 18 player roster for the

June 18, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Belgrade Fake Diploma Ring Busted: Police Uncover Illegal Printing Operation

Serbian authorities have dismantled an alleged criminal network accused of producing and selling forged educational documents through an illegal printing operation in Belgrade. Four

June 11, 2026

Serbia

Vucic Signals Possible Resignation, Serbia Braces for Political Shake Up

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced that he may resign from office within the next three to four months, a move that could trigger

June 11, 2026

Serbia

Slovenia

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Slovenia Slips to 49th in Global Competitiveness as Government Inefficiency Drags Down Performance

Slovenia has fallen three places to 49th out of 70 countries in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with the steepest decline recorded in

June 19, 2026

Slovenia

Torrential Rains Trigger Dozens of Landslides Across Slovenia, Causing Millions of Euros in Damage

Slovenia has been hit by severe weather conditions after torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and significant infrastructure damage across several parts of the

June 10, 2026

Slovenia

Janša’s Comeback: Slovenia’s New Government Bets on Tax Cuts and a Rightward Turn

Slovenia’s parliament has approved the country’s 16th government, returning veteran conservative leader Janez Janša to the prime minister’s office for a fourth term. The

June 5, 2026

Slovenia

Israir Flight Diverted to Croatia After Slovenia Denies Landing Permission

An Israir passenger flight scheduled to land in Ljubljana was diverted to Zagreb on Wednesday after Slovenian authorities refused to grant landing permission, according

June 3, 2026

Croatia·Slovenia·Whats New

Croatia

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Bhutan Recognizes Croatia, Leaving Only Two Countries on the Diplomatic Sidelines

The Kingdom of Bhutan has formally recognized the Republic of Croatia, ending a three decade gap in diplomatic relations and leaving only two sovereign

June 18, 2026

Croatia

Milanović Sounds Alarm Over Surging Property Costs in Croatia

Croatian President Zoran Milanović has warned that rapidly rising property prices have become one of the country’s most pressing economic challenges, arguing that housing

June 11, 2026

Croatia

From Bottlenecks to Bridges: Croatia and Bosnia Rewrite Their Border Rules for the Schengen Era

Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have signed a sweeping new border crossings agreement, the most significant reorganization of their shared frontier in over a

June 11, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia

Plenković Warns of Continued Population Decline, Calls on Diaspora Youth to Return

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has once again highlighted the country’s demographic challenges, warning that the number of Croats living in Croatia continues to

June 10, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia

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Mickoski With a Strong Stance Towards The EU: No Bargaining Over Macedonian Identity

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has declared a new chapter for his country, one defined by accelerated European integration, but only on terms that

June 18, 2026

Macedonia

Skopje’s Aerodrom to Host World’s Biggest 3×3 Basketball Tournament as Red Bull Half Court Returns

The Municipality of Aerodrom in Skopje is set to become the epicenter of street basketball this weekend, hosting the Macedonian leg of the Red

June 11, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Siljanovska-Davkova to meet Yotova in Sofia as new attempt to ease Macedonia–Bulgaria dispute

Meeting announced in Sofia President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is expected to visit Sofia on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting with Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova. The

June 9, 2026

Macedonia

Pero Antić’s heartfelt gesture honors late musician Pancho as he escorts his son to graduation celebration

One of the most emotional moments in Macedonia in recent days came during the graduation celebration of Andreja, the son of the late musician

June 9, 2026

Macedonia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Czech Senate Adopts Srebrenica Resolution, Warning That Modern Europe Has No Place for Genocide Denial

The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, sending a clear message that glorifying war criminals and

June 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

European Parliament Demands End to BiH Political Blockades as Brussels Loses Patience

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, delivering an unusually forceful message to Sarajevo’s political class, end the obstruction, appoint

June 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

BiH Records Over $6.5 Billion in Trade Activity During First Quarter of 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded more than $6.5 billion in total foreign trade during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new analysis adopted

June 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Emily Watson Returns to Sarajevo After 20 Years for Special Honor

British actress Emily Watson, one of the most respected and celebrated performers of her generation, will be honored with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo

June 12, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro

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Spajić Accuses Knežević of Secret DPS Deal, Linking Pro Serb Leader to Anti EU ‘Debt’

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has publicly accused Milan Knežević, leader of the pro Serb Democratic People’s Party (DNP), of covertly aligning with the

June 19, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro’s ‘Sharks’ Set Sights on Sydney as World Cup Superfinal Preparations Begin

The Montenegrin men’s water polo team has begun assembling for the final tournament of the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Dejan Savić announcing

June 12, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Montenegro’s President Blocks Royal Dynasty Law, Citing Cultural Heritage Protections

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has returned a controversial law to parliament that would have transferred the historic Kruševac Castle in Podgorica into the private

June 12, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Leverages Council of Europe Dialogue to Accelerate EU Bid by 2028

Montenegro’s Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović has underscored the critical role that Council of Europe recommendations play in the country’s European integration process, meeting with

June 11, 2026

Montenegro

Interviews

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Slovenia Slips to 49th in Global Competitiveness as Government Inefficiency Drags Down Performance

Slovenia

June 19, 2026

Slovenia has fallen three places to 49th out of 70 countries in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with the steepest decline recorded in

Vučić Meets Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade to Discuss AI, Economy, and Serbia’s Geopolitical Balancing Act

Serbia

June 19, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held talks with renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs in Belgrade on June 18, 2026, covering major international economic and security

Czech Senate Adopts Srebrenica Resolution, Warning That Modern Europe Has No Place for Genocide Denial

Bosnia & Hercegovina

June 19, 2026

The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, sending a clear message that glorifying war criminals and

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