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Mucunski Draws a Red Line: No Bulgarian Identity for Delčev and Sandanski, or Historical Commission Fails

Macedonian Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski has issued a stark warning that the joint historical commission with Bulgaria will produce no results if Skopje is pressured to accept that revolutionary heroes Goce Delčev

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June 25, 2026

Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th with Campaign Style Rally as Iran War and Low Approval Cast Shadow

President Donald Trump opened a 16 day celebration of the United States’

Iranian President Says Missiles Are Not Negotiable After U.S. Attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would have faced the same fate

Montenegro to Host U18 Balkan Volleyball Championship in Podgorica

Montenegro is set for another major volleyball weekend as the U18 Balkan

France Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to Current Congo Outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case connected to the ongoing outbreak

Macedonia Launches “Vezilka” National AI Factory to Develop Macedonian-Language Digital Tools

National AI Centre Presented in Skopje Macedonia has officially presented “Vezilka”, a

Scientists Warn Europe’s Current Heatwave May Be the Coolest Summer of Our Lives as Temperatures Rise Across the Continent

Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwaves Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense

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Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th with Campaign Style Rally as Iran War and Low Approval Cast Shadow

President Donald Trump opened a 16 day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on the National Mall, seeking to

June 25, 2026

Whats New

Iranian President Says Missiles Are Not Negotiable After U.S. Attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would have faced the same fate as Gaza if it did not possess missiles for its defense, making

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

France Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to Current Congo Outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case connected to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a doctor who recently

June 24, 2026

Whats New

Scientists Warn Europe’s Current Heatwave May Be the Coolest Summer of Our Lives as Temperatures Rise Across the Continent

Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwaves Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and authorities issuing warnings

June 24, 2026

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Business

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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

Business

Politics

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Iranian President Says Missiles Are Not Negotiable After U.S. Attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would have faced the same fate as Gaza if it did not possess missiles for its defense, making

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

U.S. Senate Votes to Block Continued Military Operations Against Iran as Trump Condemns the Decision

Senate Approves Resolution Against Further War With Iran The United States Senate voted in favor of a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to stop

June 24, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Czech President Takes Prime Minister to Court After Being Excluded from NATO Summit

A political and constitutional dispute has erupted in the Czech Republic after President Petr Pavel challenged the government’s decision to exclude him from the

June 23, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Trump: The U.S. Is Paying for Europe’s Defense Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of European allies, arguing that the United States continues to bear a disproportionate share of the

June 23, 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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Bosnia Ready to Attack Qatar as Barbarez Sends Clear Message Ahead of Decisive World Cup Match

Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez made it clear that his team has no intention of sitting back when it faces Qatar in

June 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

Regional Media Focus on Croatia’s Struggles Despite Crucial Win Over Panama

Croatia claimed a hard-fought victory over Panama to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but

June 24, 2026

Croatia·Sport

Noah Kirkwood Joins Cedevita Olimpija on One-Year Deal

Cedevita Olimpija has officially announced the signing of Canadian guard Noah Kirkwood, who joins the Ljubljana-based club after a strong season with Śląsk Wrocław.

June 24, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Lionel Messi Becomes the All-Time Leading World Cup Scorer After Historic Double Against Austria

Lionel Messi has written a new chapter in World Cup history after scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2:0 victory over Austria in the second

June 23, 2026

Sport

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Mucunski Draws a Red Line: No Bulgarian Identity for Delčev and Sandanski, or Historical Commission Fails

Macedonia

June 25, 2026

Macedonian Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski has issued a stark warning that the joint historical commission with Bulgaria will produce no results if Skopje is

Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th with Campaign Style Rally as Iran War and Low Approval Cast Shadow

Whats New

June 25, 2026

President Donald Trump opened a 16 day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on the National Mall, seeking to

Iranian President Says Missiles Are Not Negotiable After U.S. Attacks

Politics·Whats New

June 24, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would have faced the same fate as Gaza if it did not possess missiles for its defense, making

Montenegro to Host U18 Balkan Volleyball Championship in Podgorica

Montenegro

June 24, 2026

Montenegro is set for another major volleyball weekend as the U18 Balkan Championship begins in Podgorica. The tournament will be held from June 25

France Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to Current Congo Outbreak

Whats New

June 24, 2026

France has confirmed its first Ebola case connected to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a doctor who recently

Macedonia Launches “Vezilka” National AI Factory to Develop Macedonian-Language Digital Tools

Macedonia

June 24, 2026

National AI Centre Presented in Skopje Macedonia has officially presented “Vezilka”, a national centre and factory for artificial intelligence, described as a strategic project

Scientists Warn Europe’s Current Heatwave May Be the Coolest Summer of Our Lives as Temperatures Rise Across the Continent

Whats New

June 24, 2026

Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwaves Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and authorities issuing warnings

Bill Gates Says He May Have Been in the Presence of Epstein Victims During Congressional Testimony

Whats New

June 24, 2026

Bill Gates acknowledged in testimony before a U.S. congressional committee that he may have been in the presence of some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims,

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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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West Nile Virus Under Surveillance in Serbia as Cases Emerge Nearby

Serbia has not recorded any human cases of West Nile fever as of June 22, 2026, but health authorities are closely monitoring the situation

June 24, 2026

Serbia

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

Slovenia

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Noah Kirkwood Joins Cedevita Olimpija on One-Year Deal

Cedevita Olimpija has officially announced the signing of Canadian guard Noah Kirkwood, who joins the Ljubljana-based club after a strong season with Śląsk Wrocław.

June 24, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

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

Croatia

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Croatia’s Highest-Earning Songwriters Revealed: Tonči Huljić, Gibonni and Other Hitmakers Lead the List

Croatia’s top music creators are proving that hit songs continue to generate serious income, both through traditional royalties and modern streaming platforms. The Croatian

June 24, 2026

Croatia

Regional Media Focus on Croatia’s Struggles Despite Crucial Win Over Panama

Croatia claimed a hard-fought victory over Panama to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but

June 24, 2026

Croatia·Sport

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

Macedonia

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Mucunski Draws a Red Line: No Bulgarian Identity for Delčev and Sandanski, or Historical Commission Fails

Macedonian Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski has issued a stark warning that the joint historical commission with Bulgaria will produce no results if Skopje is

June 25, 2026

Macedonia

Macedonia Launches “Vezilka” National AI Factory to Develop Macedonian-Language Digital Tools

National AI Centre Presented in Skopje Macedonia has officially presented “Vezilka”, a national centre and factory for artificial intelligence, described as a strategic project

June 24, 2026

Macedonia

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

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Bosnia Ready to Attack Qatar as Barbarez Sends Clear Message Ahead of Decisive World Cup Match

Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez made it clear that his team has no intention of sitting back when it faces Qatar in

June 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

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

Montenegro

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Montenegro to Host U18 Balkan Volleyball Championship in Podgorica

Montenegro is set for another major volleyball weekend as the U18 Balkan Championship begins in Podgorica. The tournament will be held from June 25

June 24, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Needs $1.8 Billion for Green Energy Transition by 2030

Montenegro will need around 1.7 billion euros, or roughly $1.8 billion, in investments by 2030 to carry out its green energy transition, officials and

June 24, 2026

Montenegro

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

Interviews

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Mucunski Draws a Red Line: No Bulgarian Identity for Delčev and Sandanski, or Historical Commission Fails

Macedonia

June 25, 2026

Macedonian Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski has issued a stark warning that the joint historical commission with Bulgaria will produce no results if Skopje is