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Slovenian Election Campaign Rocked by Black Cube Allegations, Secret Recordings and Foreign-Interference Claims

Slovenia entered the final stretch of its parliamentary campaign under the weight of a major political scandal after reports linked Israeli private intelligence operatives to covert activity during the election period. The

by Editorial Office

March 18, 2026

Croatian TV Segment Highlights MPs’ Difficulty Identifying Iran on a Map

A Croatian TV report sparked public attention after asking members of parliament

Štip Lays Foundation Stone for Memorial to Five Local Victims of the Pulse Fire – Commemorative gathering in Štip one year after the tragedy

Štip held a memorial gathering in honor of the five local residents

Montenegro Advances EU Accession Talks by Closing Chapter 21

Montenegro has provisionally closed Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks) in its accession negotiations

Sean Penn Receives a Symbolic “Oscar” in Ukraine After Missing the 2026 Academy Awards

Sean Penn, who won the 2026 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

Controversy After AFCON Final: CAF Hands Morocco 3–0 Win, Senegal Lose Title

The Appeals Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made

Oscars 2026 Aftermath: Viral Images Reveal Mess Inside the Venue Following the Ceremony

From glamour to disorder after the broadcast Images circulating after the 2026

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Sean Penn Receives a Symbolic “Oscar” in Ukraine After Missing the 2026 Academy Awards

Sean Penn, who won the 2026 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, received a separate Oscar-shaped statuette in Ukraine

March 18, 2026

Whats New

Oscars 2026 Aftermath: Viral Images Reveal Mess Inside the Venue Following the Ceremony

From glamour to disorder after the broadcast Images circulating after the 2026 Academy Awards have drawn widespread attention by showing the condition of the

March 17, 2026

Whats New

Sean Penn Skips Oscars 2026 Despite Winning Best Supporting Actor, Choosing Ukraine Visit Over Ceremony

Third Oscar win, but no appearance in Hollywood Sean Penn did not attend the 98th Academy Awards even though he won the Oscar for

March 17, 2026

Whats New

“One Battle After Another” Wins Best Film at the 2026 Oscars, Takes Home Six Awards

At the 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the film One Battle After Another emerged

March 16, 2026

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Business

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Gulf States Caught Between Washington and Tehran as Pressure Mounts Over Iran War

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, several Gulf nations are finding themselves in a difficult strategic position, facing pressure from the United

March 12, 2026

Business

US Launches Trade Probe Into EU and Other Major Economies, Signals Possible New Tariffs

The United States has launched a new trade investigation targeting several of the world’s largest economies, including China, the European Union, Mexico, India, Japan

March 12, 2026

Business

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Viral Platform for Autonomous AI Agents

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads, has officially acquired Meta Platforms’ newest tech buzz – Moltbook, an experimental social network

March 11, 2026

Business

New Billionaires List Released: Record Number of Wealthy Individuals, Elon Musk Dominates

The number of billionaires worldwide has surged to a record 3,428, up from 3,028 last year. The total combined wealth of those on the

March 11, 2026

Business

Politics

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Trump Says Putin May Be Providing Assistance to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Vladimir Putin could be offering limited support to Iran, including potential intelligence cooperation. His remarks came during an

March 13, 2026

Politics

Divisions Within Trump Administration Over Strategy for Ending War With Iran

Disagreements are emerging inside the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over how to conclude the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has now entered

March 13, 2026

Politics

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Sends First Message After Appointment

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, has delivered his first public message since assuming the country’s highest political and religious position earlier this

March 12, 2026

Politics

Trump Administration Asked Israel Not to Attack Energy Targets in Iran

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israel not to carry out new strikes on Iran’s energy facilities, particularly its oil infrastructure,

March 11, 2026

Politics

Community

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Mayor Pavlovic Visits Leader Freight Systems in Chicago, Strengthening Niš-US Ties

Mayor Dragoslav Pavlovic of Niš visited Leader Freight Systems in Chicago, a company owned by Serbian entrepreneurs and employing a large number of Serbs

March 17, 2026

Community

Serbian-American Trucking Company UFC Welcomes Mayor Pavlovic

Unique Freight Carriers, a Serbian-American trucking company owned by Luka Jovanovic and operating for 13 years, welcomed Mayor Dragoslav Pavlovic of Niš this week.

March 17, 2026

Community

Macedonian-born U.S. Businessman Nikola Andreevski Attends Key Fundraising for Iowa Congressional Candidate

Macedonian-born U.S. businessman Nikola Andreevski from Chicago attended a high-profile fundraising event for Iowa congressional candidate Joe Mitchell, held at Mar-a-Lago, the private resort

March 17, 2026

Community·Featured

Mayor of Niš Visits Successful Company in Chicago Founded by a Macedonian Entrepreneur

During his visit to Chicago, the Mayor of Niš met with representatives of several successful companies from the region that are experiencing rapid growth

March 16, 2026

Community

Sport

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Controversy After AFCON Final: CAF Hands Morocco 3–0 Win, Senegal Lose Title

The Appeals Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a shocking decision, stripping Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title

March 18, 2026

Sport

Luka Dončić Shines as Lakers Top Bulls; Jokic Leads Nuggets in Big Comeback

Luka Dončić delivered a spectacular performance for the Los Angeles Lakers in a high-scoring 142-130 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Slovenian NBA superstar

March 13, 2026

Sport

Iran’s Sports Minister Signals Possible World Cup Boycott

Ahmad Donyamali, Iran’s Minister of Sport, has suggested that the country may not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the escalation

March 11, 2026

Sport

Djokovic Arrives at Indian Wells Confident He Can Still Compete at the Highest Level

Novak Djokovic enters the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells stating that his recent performances prove he remains capable of competing with the best

March 5, 2026

Sport

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Slovenian Election Campaign Rocked by Black Cube Allegations, Secret Recordings and Foreign-Interference Claims

Slovenia·Uncategorized

March 18, 2026

Slovenia entered the final stretch of its parliamentary campaign under the weight of a major political scandal after reports linked Israeli private intelligence operatives

Croatian TV Segment Highlights MPs’ Difficulty Identifying Iran on a Map

Croatia

March 18, 2026

A Croatian TV report sparked public attention after asking members of parliament to locate Iran on a world map, linking the exercise to their

Štip Lays Foundation Stone for Memorial to Five Local Victims of the Pulse Fire – Commemorative gathering in Štip one year after the tragedy

Macedonia

March 18, 2026

Štip held a memorial gathering in honor of the five local residents who died in the fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, marking

Montenegro Advances EU Accession Talks by Closing Chapter 21

Montenegro

March 18, 2026

Montenegro has provisionally closed Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks) in its accession negotiations with the European Union, bringing the total number of closed chapters to

Sean Penn Receives a Symbolic “Oscar” in Ukraine After Missing the 2026 Academy Awards

Whats New

March 18, 2026

Sean Penn, who won the 2026 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, received a separate Oscar-shaped statuette in Ukraine

Controversy After AFCON Final: CAF Hands Morocco 3–0 Win, Senegal Lose Title

Sport

March 18, 2026

The Appeals Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a shocking decision, stripping Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title

Oscars 2026 Aftermath: Viral Images Reveal Mess Inside the Venue Following the Ceremony

Whats New

March 17, 2026

From glamour to disorder after the broadcast Images circulating after the 2026 Academy Awards have drawn widespread attention by showing the condition of the

Sean Penn Skips Oscars 2026 Despite Winning Best Supporting Actor, Choosing Ukraine Visit Over Ceremony

Whats New

March 17, 2026

Third Oscar win, but no appearance in Hollywood Sean Penn did not attend the 98th Academy Awards even though he won the Oscar for

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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

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

Serbia Places Croatia on “Travel Only if Necessary” List

Serbia has classified Croatia among destinations where citizens are advised to travel only in cases of necessity, according to the latest travel

Serbia

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Serbia Marks Anniversary of March 2004 Pogrom in Kosovo, Officials Stress Memory, Displacement and Cultural Loss

Commemoration of the March 2004 events Serbian officials and representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church marked the anniversary of the March 2004 violence in

March 17, 2026

Serbia

Mayor of Niš Visits the United States: Strengthening Economic, Cultural, and Political Ties

Dragoslav Pavlović, the Mayor of the city of Niš, has become one of the few mayors from the Balkans to undertake a significant visit

March 16, 2026

Serbia

Vučić Warns of Potential Threat from Croatia and Albania

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressed concerns over what he described as a potential military alliance between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo, emphasizing that Serbia is

March 13, 2026

Serbia

23 Years Have Passed Since the Assassination of Zoran Djindjic

Today marks 23 years since Zoran Djindjic, Prime Minister of Serbia, leader of the Democratic Party, and a leading figure of the Democratic Opposition

March 12, 2026

Serbia

Slovenia

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Slovenian Election Campaign Rocked by Black Cube Allegations, Secret Recordings and Foreign-Interference Claims

Slovenia entered the final stretch of its parliamentary campaign under the weight of a major political scandal after reports linked Israeli private intelligence operatives

March 18, 2026

Slovenia·Uncategorized

Macedonia-linked Facebook page sparks political storm in Slovenia

A Facebook page administered from North Macedonia has triggered a major political controversy in Slovenia after publishing a series of audio recordings allegedly involving

March 11, 2026

Slovenia

Slovenian Pensions Rising by 4.2 % in February Adjustment

Slovenian pensioners are set to receive a regular increase of 4.2 % in February, according to the Pension and Disability Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZPIZ).

February 17, 2026

Slovenia

Slovenia Posts Modest 2025 Growth, Stronger Finish in Final Quarter

Slovenia’s economy recorded moderate growth in 2025, expanding by 1.1% in real terms, while seasonally adjusted growth stood at 0.9% for the year, according

February 16, 2026

Slovenia

Croatia

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Croatian TV Segment Highlights MPs’ Difficulty Identifying Iran on a Map

A Croatian TV report sparked public attention after asking members of parliament to locate Iran on a world map, linking the exercise to their

March 18, 2026

Croatia

New Tribute to Oliver Dragojević Unveiled in His Hometown of Vela Luka

A new artistic tribute dedicated to legendary Croatian singer Oliver Dragojević has been installed in Vela Luka, his hometown on the island of Korčula,

March 17, 2026

Croatia

Israeli Foreign Minister Criticizes Croatian President’s Remarks as Anti-Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar sharply condemned Croatian President Zoran Milanović’s recent statements regarding a call from Israel’s ambassador in Zagreb, Gary Koren, for

March 13, 2026

Croatia

Croatia Has Reintroduced Mandatory Military Service After Nearly Two Decades

Croatia has reintroduced mandatory military service, and, after nearly 20 years, recruits have once again returned to army barracks. The move reflects growing concerns

March 10, 2026

Croatia

Macedonia

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Štip Lays Foundation Stone for Memorial to Five Local Victims of the Pulse Fire – Commemorative gathering in Štip one year after the tragedy

Štip held a memorial gathering in honor of the five local residents who died in the fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, marking

March 18, 2026

Macedonia

One Year After the Kočani Nightclub Fire, Grief and the Search for Justice Continue

A year after the devastating fire at the Pulse nightclub, the wounds remain painfully open for the parents who lost their children and for

March 16, 2026

Macedonia

Commemorative Session in the Macedonian Parliament for the Anniversary of the Kocani tragedy

A commemorative session marking the anniversary of the tragedy in Kocani will be held today in the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia,

March 12, 2026

Macedonia

7,144 Macedonian Jews Deported to Treblinka – 83rd Anniversary of Holocaust Victims’ Commemoration

Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the tragic deportation of 7,144 Macedonian Jews to the Nazi extermination camp Treblinka, a dark chapter in Holocaust

March 11, 2026

Macedonia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Balkan Truckers Face EU Border Challenges; Bosnia Plans New Blockades

Truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina announced that they will block border crossings starting March 23, protesting restrictions related to the EU’s new Entry/Exit

March 13, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Bosnian Workers Receive 32,000 Croatian Work Permits as Demand for Seasonal Labor Remains Strong

Croatian employers have already begun recruiting seasonal workers for the upcoming tourism season, with official data showing that in 2025, approximately 32,000 work permits

March 3, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Broadcasting of Radio-Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina Halted, Public Left Without National TV Service

Broadcasting of the Radio-Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) has been stopped, leaving the country without its national public television signal. Viewers tuning in

February 26, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Child Falls from Cable Car on Jahorina; Rescued and Hospitalized

A serious incident occurred on Jahorina Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina when a child fell from a cable car and had to be urgently

February 19, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Montenegro

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Montenegro Advances EU Accession Talks by Closing Chapter 21

Montenegro has provisionally closed Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks) in its accession negotiations with the European Union, bringing the total number of closed chapters to

March 18, 2026

Montenegro

Serbian Parties in Montenegro’s Government Deliberately Obstruct EU Integration

Montenegro, often considered a frontrunner on the path to European Union membership, is facing internal obstacles that threaten to slow its accession. Despite clear

March 13, 2026

Montenegro

Debate Grows Over Possible Changes to Church Jurisdiction in Montenegro

A recent article published in the Serbian daily Politika has reignited debate about the future of church jurisdiction in Montenegro, particularly regarding the status

March 10, 2026

Montenegro

Evacuation Flight From Dubai Lands in Montenegro, Macedonian Citizens Among Passengers

An evacuation flight carrying 138 passengers departed from Dubai early this morning and landed safely at Tivat Airport in Montenegro, the Ministry of Foreign

March 5, 2026

Montenegro

Interviews

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Slovenian Election Campaign Rocked by Black Cube Allegations, Secret Recordings and Foreign-Interference Claims

Slovenia·Uncategorized

March 18, 2026

Slovenia entered the final stretch of its parliamentary campaign under the weight of a major political scandal after reports linked Israeli private intelligence operatives