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TWO GIANTS OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAV MUSIC INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN CONNECTING THE BRIDGES OF MUSIC AND MUSICIANS FROM OUR REGION FOR A FULL DECADE.

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✍️ Music has always been a universal language that brings people together, and this is especially true in the Balkans.

👉 Muzika komunicira na svim jezicima 👉 Muzika prva obnavlja mostove 👉 Muzičari su vazda bili veseljaci

-- #Balkans #entertainment

CHINA IS TURNING SERBIA INTO ITS VASSAL IN EUROPE WITH THE HELP OF VUČIĆ

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✍️ Serbia is strengthening its presence in Europe by rapidly pushing Moscow out of the Balkans with the help of President Aleksandar Vučić, while the European Union and NATO seem to be ignoring what's happening in their own backyard.

👉 Serbia is strengthening its presence in Europe 👉 Moscow is being pushed out of the Balkans 👉 President Aleksandar Vučić is helping Serbia 👉 The European Union and NATO seem to be ignoring the situation

-- #AleksandarVučić #Balkans #Europe #Srbija #Moscow #world

HERE, A CHANGE OF POWER IS TAKING PLACE, A KING WHO HAS COMPLETE DOMINANCE AND POWER, MAKES A FATAL MISTAKE

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✍️ The article discusses the complex roles of Richard the Second in Shakespeare's play and director Dimitrije Filipović of the Belgrade Stock Exchange in the third season of the TV series 'Shadow over the Balkans', which was a notable event for Milan Marić.

👉 Richard the Second's complex roles in Shakespeare's play 👉 Dimitrije Filipović's direction of the Belgrade Stock Exchange 👉 Third season of the TV series 'Shadow over the Balkans' 👉 Notable event for Milan Marić

-- #RichardtheSecond #DimitrijeFilipović #MilanMarić #Shakespeare #Belgrade #Balkans #entertainment

COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFESSOR LUIGI RICCI: SERBIA IS A QUIET STAR OF THE BALKANS ON THE RISE

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✍️ Morgan Stanley's president, professor Luigi Ricci, praised Serbia as a 'quiet star of the Balkans on the rise'.

👉 Serbia is a 'quiet star of the Balkans on the rise' 👉 Economic growth and potential for further development

-- #LuigiRicci #Serbia #Balkans #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #business

THE STORY BEHIND THE MYTH OF VAMPIRES' EXISTENCE

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✍️ The article discusses the origins of the concept of vampires in the 18th century, tracing its roots back to folklore and cultural misunderstandings.

👉 The concept of vampires emerged in the 18th century in the Balkans 👉 The term 'vampire' was coined through a combination of folklore and cultural misunderstandings 👉 The supposed vampiric phenomena were initially attributed to demonic creatures 👉 Scientific explanations for the phenomena were later provided, but were misinterpreted by the society of the time 👉 The concept of vampires was used as a metaphor for social fears and anxieties

-- #ThomasM.Bohn #ClemensRuthner #BenitoJerónimoFeijoo #JohnPolidori #BramStoker #Balkans #Medveda #Kisiljevo #Dublín #Austria #history

CLOUDS OVER THE BALKANS 3: WHO ARE THE REAL PEOPLE WE'RE WATCHING FROM TONIGHT?

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✍️ The third season of the series 'Shadows Over the Balkans' returns us to the tumultuous pre-war evening of World War II, but this time focusing more on people rather than places.

👉 The third season of the series focuses on people rather than places 👉 The show explores the stories of individuals and their struggles 👉 The series combines drama and historical accuracy

-- #Balkans #entertainment

CLOUDS ABOVE THE BALKANS: THE RETURN OF THE MOST POPULAR DOMESTIC SERIES - IS IT WORTH WATCHING?

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✍️ The 9th season of the TV series Shadows Over the Balkans is starting its broadcast on Nova TV.

👉 The 9th season of Shadows Over the Balkans is starting its broadcast on Nova TV 👉 The show is a popular series that has been airing on Nova TV for several seasons

-- #Balkans #NovaTV #entertainment

BALKAN PLAYERS SELL OUT COLLEGE BASKETBALL: HOW ILLINOIS' 'I-CATION' ENGINE REACHED F4

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✍️ The article discusses the Martovsko ludilo, a major basketball tournament in the US, featuring players from the Balkans.

👉 The Martovsko ludilo is a major basketball tournament in the US 👉 The tournament features players from the Balkans 👉 The event is considered one of the biggest sports events in the US

-- #US #Balkans #sports

WHY DO PEOPLE STILL EAT BACTERIA TAKEN FROM THE GUT OF A SOLDIER FROM WORLD WAR I?

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✍️ A German soldier from World War I was found to have a unique gut bacterium that was resistant to Salmonella, which led to the discovery of a probiotic treatment.

👉 A German soldier from World War I had a unique gut bacterium that was resistant to Salmonella. 👉 The soldier remained unaffected by a severe case of diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria. 👉 Professor Alfred Nissl discovered a unique strain of E. coli that was able to kill Salmonella. 👉 This led to the development of a probiotic treatment.

-- #AlfredNissl #Dobruja #Balkans #Freiburg #health

BALKANS AND SCANDINAVIANS

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✍️ The article argues that Balkan nations and states have a tendency to fight with each other, but also acknowledges that every nation and state has its own dark past.

👉 Balkan nations and states have a tendency to fight with each other 👉 Every nation and state has its own dark past 👉 It is essential to acknowledge and learn from these experiences

-- #Balkans #world

THE PREMIERE OF THE BIGGEST BALKAN COMEDY: EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE THE MOVIE 'WEDDING'

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✍️ The Balkan comedy film 'Svadba' has taken over the interest of the cinema audience since its first trailer was released a month ago.

👉 The film's trailer was released a month ago 👉 The film's premiere has sold out in record time 👉 The film features a fantastic regional acting team 👉 The story is relatable to many

-- #SavaCenter #Balkans #entertainment

FRENCH LAWMAKERS SUBMIT RESOLUTION TO BEGIN NATO WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

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✍️ French lawmakers from the far-left party La France Insoumise have introduced a draft resolution to withdraw France from NATO, citing the alliance's perceived bias towards the United States and its leadership role.

👉 French lawmakers propose withdrawal from NATO's integrated military command 👉 Resolution cites US actions as destabilizing and imperial 👉 Lawmakers argue NATO serves US interests rather than European sovereignty 👉 Withdrawal would shield France from potential US retaliation and restore national independence

-- #Jean-LucMélenchon #ClémenceGuetté #NicolásMaduro #CiliaFlores #DelcyRodríguez #DonaldTrump #JeffLandry #France #Venezuela #UnitedStates #Greenland #WashingtonD.C. #Copenhagen #Denmark #Libya #Afghanistan #Balkans #politics

WHAT DOES MOL'S ENTRY INTO NIS BRING?

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✍️ The market for derivatives is not stabilizing through administrative extensions, but rather through clear ownership and regulatory solutions that eliminate sanction risks, according to Dr. Veljko M. Mijušković.

👉 The market for derivatives is not stabilizing through administrative extensions 👉 Clear ownership and regulatory solutions are necessary to eliminate sanction risks 👉 The extension of NIS's license has only short-term significance

-- #VeljkoM.Mijušković #Balkans #business

WE CAN'T ENTER THE 21ST CENTURY WITH A MAP FROM THE 19TH CENTURY

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of territorial nationalism as a constant in Serbian politics, citing its Balkan roots and historical wounds.

👉 Territorial nationalism is a constant in Serbian politics 👉 It has Balkan roots and is driven by historical wounds 👉 It is distinct from modern, civic forms of nationalism 👉 It is characterized by a mix of historical traumas, myths about borders, and a sense of vulnerability

-- #Serbia #Balkans #politics

THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ON VUČIĆ'S MESSAGE ABOUT JOINING THE EU: IS IT SINCERE OR JUST A 'WET SOCK'?

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✍️ Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez commented on Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's statement about the early entry of all Balkan countries into the European Union.

👉 Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez commented on Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's statement 👉 The statement referred to the early entry of all Balkan countries into the European Union

-- #ZukanHelez #AleksandarVučić #BosniaandHerzegovina #Serbia #Balkans #world

AMERICAN MEDIA: THE US HAS LIFTED SANCTIONS ON DODIK, BUT A WARNING REMAINS, TRUMP WON'T ALLOW MANIPULATION

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✍️ The United States had likely aimed to reduce instability and tensions in the region, rather than funding a 'puppet show'

👉 US sanctions were likely aimed at reducing instability and tensions in the region 👉 The region in question is likely a specific geographic area with a history of conflict and instability 👉 Contrary to some claims, the US was not simply funding a 'puppet show'

-- #UnitedStates #Balkans #EasternEurope #politics

SERBIA CENTER (HEART): RUSSIANS LEAVE NIS

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✍️ Serbia's Srce party claims that the US stance on NIS can be best understood through the statement of an American expert on the Balkans, Edward Joseph, who said that 'Russians must completely, entirely, irreversibly get out of NIS'.

👉 The Srce party claims that the US stance on NIS can be understood through the statement of an American expert on the Balkans, Edward Joseph. 👉 According to Joseph, the Russians must completely, entirely, and irreversibly withdraw from NIS. 👉 The party claims that this statement reflects the US's position on the matter.

-- #EdwardJoseph #Serbia #Balkans #politics

THE GUŽVA FAN WENT OUT TO THE PLAYERS OF PARTIZAN

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✍️ Željko Obradović has left Partizan, and the team's president Ostoja Mijaović did not attend the duel with Bayern in the 'ArenA', while the Partizan players were greeted with whistles in the largest hall in the Balkans.

👉 Željko Obradović has left Partizan 👉 Ostoja Mijaović did not attend the duel with Bayern in the 'ArenA' 👉 Partizan players were greeted with whistles in the largest hall in the Balkans

-- #ŽeljkoObradović #OstojaMijaović #ArenA #Balkans #sports

I'M BOTH PROUD AND SAD

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✍️ James O'Brian was a key US diplomat who attempted to end conflicts in the Balkans three decades ago.

👉 James O'Brian was a key US diplomat 👉 He traveled to the Balkans to try to end conflicts 👉 He was part of an international initiative to promote peace and stability

-- #JamesO'Brian #Balkans #world

WIZZ AIR STEPS BACK FROM ISRAEL HUB PLAN

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✍️ Wizz Air has decided to reconsider its plan to set up a hub in Israel due to concerns over the number of flights and the company's economic model.

👉 Wizz Air's CEO visited Israel to discuss the plan 👉 The company's management expressed concerns over the number of turnarounds its planes would be able to make at Ben Gurion Airport 👉 Wizz Air seeks the seventh freedom of the air 👉 Israeli officials are divided on this demand

-- #WizzAir'sCEO #MosheBen-Zaken #MiriRegev #Israel #Europe #BenGurionAirport #Eilat'sRamonAirport #Hungary #Balkans #UAE #business

PREMIER MACAN HOSTED A RECEPTION FOR A GROUP OF ARAB AMBASSADORS

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✍️ The Prime Minister of Serbia, Đuro Macut, hosted a group of Arab ambassadors at a lunch event as part of the Food Vision exhibition at the 4th "Open Balkan Wine Vision" fair.

👉 The event was held as part of the Food Vision exhibition 👉 The Prime Minister of Serbia, Đuro Macut, hosted the Arab ambassadors 👉 The event aimed to promote regional cooperation and cultural exchange between the Arab world and the Balkans

-- #ĐuroMacut #Serbia #Balkans #Arabworld #world

VUCIC: WINE VISION 'OPEN BALKANS' TAKES 4TH PLACE IN EUROPE

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✍️ Slovenian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that the Wine Vision 'Open Balkans' fair has taken the fourth place on the list of wine fairs, just behind Italy, Germany, and France.

👉 Wine Vision 'Open Balkans' fair has taken the fourth place on the list of wine fairs 👉 Ranked behind Italy, Germany, and France 👉 Promotes the region's wine industry

-- #AleksandarVučić #Srbije #Balkans #business

DANA STARTS THE WINE VISION OF THE OPEN BALKAN, EXPECTING 535 SPEAKERS FROM 34 COUNTRIES.

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✍️ The 4th International Wine, Food, Rakia, and Tourism Festival 'Wine Vision by Open Balkan' starts today in Belgrade and will run until Tuesday, November 25, announced the Serbian Government.

👉 Wine, food, and rakia from various Balkan regions will be featured 👉 The event aims to promote tourism and cultural exchange in the region 👉 The festival will run from today until Tuesday, November 25

-- #Belgrade #Balkans #travel

ECHOES OF THE PAST: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF A NEOLITHIC BONE OBJECT

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✍️ A small bone object from the Neolithic period, discovered in Iran, has been studied by researchers who have ruled out its use as eyewear and believe it was a decorative item.

👉 The bone object was discovered at Yanik Tepe in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran. 👉 The object was originally thought to be an ancient visual aid. 👉 Recent research has ruled out its use as eyewear. 👉 The object is likely a decorative item, possibly a belt buckle, garment fastener, or symbolic ornament. 👉 The object was made from the long bone of a medium or large mammal.

-- #CharlesBurney #YanikTepe #EastAzarbaijanprovince #Iran #KhodaAfarin #Turkey #Balkans #science

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025-2026: WHERE TO WATCH THE GROUP STAGE OPENING MATCHES?

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✍️ The CAF Champions League 2025-2026 group stage opening matches will be broadcast on various TV channels across Africa and Europe.

👉 The CAF Champions League 2025-2026 group stage opening matches will be broadcast on various TV channels across Africa and Europe. 👉 The matches will take place from November 21 to 23. 👉 16 teams will compete in the opening matchday.

-- #Africa #Europe #Sub-SaharanAfrica #SouthAfrica #French-speakingAfrica #EastAfrica #Tanzania #Maghreb #MENA #Portugal #Netherlands #Germany #Austria #Switzerland #CzechRepublic #Slovakia #Poland #Balkans #Eurasia #sports

CONFEDERATION CUP: WHERE TO WATCH THE OPENING DAY GROUP STAGE MATCHES?

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✍️ The Confederation Cup group stage matches will be broadcast on various TV channels across Africa and Europe.

👉 The Confederation Cup group stage matches will be broadcast on various TV channels across Africa and Europe. 👉 The matches will be available on channels such as SuperSport, SABC Sport, Canal+, and others. 👉 The opening day fixtures feature matches between teams from different African countries.

-- #Africa #Europe #Egypt #SouthAfrica #Morocco #Tanzania #Congo #IvoryCoast #Algeria #Mali #Kenya #Zambia #CzechRepublic #Slovakia #Poland #Balkans #Netherlands #Germany #Austria #Switzerland #Portugal #sports

BLUMBERG: RUSSIA IS LOSING ITS ENERGY INFLUENCE IN SERBIA, VUČIĆ MUST CONVINCE WASHINGTON THAT HE IS READY TO GIVE UP GAZPROM

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✍️ Bulgarian parliament needed 26 seconds to rewrite history, revealing Russian Lukoil's 26-year control of the largest refinery on the Balkans, Neftohim.

👉 Russian Lukoil has controlled Neftohim, the largest refinery on the Balkans, for 26 years 👉 Bulgarian parliament rewritten history in just 26 seconds 👉 Concerns raised about energy security and foreign influence

-- #Bulgaria #Balkans #Burgas #world

CHINA AND SAUDI ARABIA AMONG NATIONS RECEIVING CLIMATE LOANS, ANALYSIS REVEALS

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✍️ China and wealthy petrostates are among the countries receiving large sums of climate finance, despite warnings that many cannot afford the terms and interest repayments.

👉 China and wealthy petrostates are among the countries receiving large sums of climate finance 👉 Most of the funding goes to developing countries, with India being the single largest recipient 👉 The majority of the funding is in the form of loans, which can push governments further into debt traps 👉 The least developed countries receive a small portion of the funding, with many receiving more than two-thirds of their climate finance in the form of loans 👉 The global financial system needs to be reformed to address the root causes of many crises

-- #JoeThwaites #SarahColenbrander #RituBharadwaj #ShakiraMustapha #China #SaudiArabia #UAE #Japan #Romania #Serbia #Balkans #EU #Haiti #Mali #Niger #SierraLeone #SouthSudan #Yemen #India #Israel #Korea #Qatar #Singapore #Togo #Tonga #Tanzania #environment

WHAT HUNGARY'S ORBAN DID - AND DIDN'T - GET FROM TRUMP

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✍️ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Washington resulted in a trade deal and exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear supplies, but critics argue that energy dependence is being replaced by dependence on the US.

👉 Hungary received a year's exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear supplies 👉 The deal includes a commitment to buy US gas, nuclear energy, and unspecified weapons systems 👉 Hungary agreed to buy US nuclear fuel rods for its Paks 1 nuclear power station 👉 The deal includes a currency swap deal between the US and Hungarian central banks 👉 Hungary failed to get the re-introduction of the US visa waiver system and a new date for a potential Trump-Putin summit in Budapest

-- #ViktorOrban #DonaldTrump #Putin #Washington #Hungary #Ukraine #Russia #Balkans #Budapest #politics

THE WINE VISION FAIR FROM NOVEMBER 22ND TO 25TH AT THE BELGRADE FAIR

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✍️ The Wine Vision by Open Balkan international fair will be held from November 22nd to 25th at the Belgrade Fair, announced the Serbian Government.

👉 The fair will be held from November 22nd to 25th 👉 It will take place at the Belgrade Fair 👉 The event aims to promote wine, food, rakija, and tourism in the region

-- #Belgrade #Balkans #travel

WHEN IT STANDS WITH VUČIĆ, THE EU IS RISKING MORE THAN IT GAINS TODAY

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✍️ Polish media comments on the fatal policy of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić, who is believed to be a guarantor of stability in the Balkans, and the naivety of those who think so.

👉 Polish media criticizes Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić's policy 👉 Vučić is seen as a guarantor of stability in the Balkans 👉 Critics believe Vučić's policy is naive and fatal 👉 Commemorative event for the 16 victims of a bridge collapse in Novi Sad

-- #AleksandarVučić #NoviSad #Serbia #Balkans #politics

RUSSIAN OIL GIANT NAMES BUYER OF FOREIGN ASSETS

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✍️ Lukoil, a Russian oil giant, has announced plans to sell its foreign assets to Gunvor Group after being sanctioned by the US and UK.

👉 Lukoil has been sanctioned by the US and UK due to a lack of commitment to the Ukraine peace process 👉 The company will sell its foreign assets to Gunvor Group 👉 The deal is subject to US government clearance 👉 Lukoil is Russia's second-largest oil producer, accounting for around 2% of global output

-- #DonaldTrump #GennadyTimchenko #Russia #Ukraine #US #UK #Balkans #MiddleEast #Africa #CentralAsia #EU #Iran #Switzerland #politics

DODIK WILL MAINTAIN POLITICAL INFLUENCE: WHAT THE NEW YORK TIMES WRITES ABOUT THE LIFTING OF US SANCTIONS ON RS ENTITY LEADERS

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✍️ The Trampova administration has lifted sanctions against Milorad Dodik, who was accused of undermining the peace agreement that ended the bloody conflict in the Balkans in the 1990s.

👉 Dodik was accused of undermining the peace agreement 👉 Sanctions were imposed due to his alleged actions 👉 Trampova administration has lifted the sanctions

-- #MiloradDodik #Trampova #Balkans #politics

WEST SEEKING TO REPEAT ITS AGGRESSION AGAINST SERBS IN ITS CONFRONTATION WITH RUSSIA

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✍️ Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik claims that the West is repeating the experience of the 1990s aggression against the Serbs in its current confrontation with Russia.

👉 Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik claims that the West is repeating the experience of the 1990s aggression against the Serbs 👉 NATO launched a military operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1999 👉 The operation resulted in significant human and material damages

-- #MiloradDodik #Minsk #Balkans #Russia #Yugoslavia #Kosovo #politics

HOW MUCH HAS TURKISH POLICY CHANGED IN THE BALKANS

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✍️ Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans in recent years, but agreements in the military and defense sector with different countries have attracted media attention.

👉 Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans in recent years 👉 Agreements in the military and defense sector with different countries have attracted media attention 👉 Croatia is strengthening its military and defense ties with various countries

-- #Balkans #Croatia #world

HOW HAS TURKEY'S POLICY CHANGED IN THE BALKANS?

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✍️ Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans in recent years, but agreements in the military and defense sectors with different countries have drawn media attention.

👉 Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans in recent years 👉 Agreements in the military and defense sectors with different countries have drawn media attention 👉 Concerns about Croatia's foreign policy and potential security risks

-- #Croatia #Balkans #world

HOW HAS TURKISH POLICY CHANGED ON THE BALKANS?

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✍️ Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans in recent years, but military and defense agreements with different countries have attracted media attention.

👉 Croatia has increased its exports to the Balkans 👉 Military and defense agreements with different countries have attracted media attention 👉 Concerns about Croatia's foreign policy and relationships with neighboring countries

-- #Croatia #Balkans #politics

RUSSIA IS TEACHING SERBIA THROUGH OIL AND GAS, UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR VLADIMIR TOLKAČ TELLS DANAS

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✍️ Ukrainian Ambassador Volodimir Tolkač claims that Russia is pressuring Serbia through oil and gas, just as it did with Ukraine, and that Russia does not want to sell its stake in NIS, fearing it would lose leverage on Serbia and the Balkans.

👉 Russia is pressuring Serbia through oil and gas 👉 Russia used similar tactics on Ukraine 👉 Russia does not want to sell its stake in NIS 👉 Russia fears losing leverage on Serbia and the Balkans

-- #VolodimirTolkač #Ukraine #Serbia #Balkans #politics

RUSSIA IS TEACHING SERBIA THROUGH OIL AND GAS; UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR VOLODIMIR TOLKAČ SPEAKS TO DANAS

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✍️ Ukrainian Ambassador Volodimir Tolkač claims that Russia is blackmailing Serbia through oil and gas, similar to how it treated Ukraine, and that Russia does not want to sell its stake in NIS.

👉 Russia is allegedly blackmailing Serbia through oil and gas 👉 Russia treated Ukraine similarly in the past 👉 Russia does not want to sell its stake in NIS 👉 Russia wants to maintain its influence on Serbia and the Balkans

-- #VolodimirTolkač #Ukraine #Serbia #Russia #Balkans #politics

CROATIA REINTRODUCES MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE AFTER 17 YEARS DUE TO THE RUSSIAN THREAT

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✍️ The Croatian parliament voted to reintroduce mandatory military service in the country, amid growing tensions in Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

👉 Croatian parliament voted to reintroduce mandatory military service 👉 Service will last two months and provide basic military training 👉 Training will be mandatory for men aged 18-30 who pass a medical exam and are deemed fit for service 👉 Women can also participate, but training is not mandatory 👉 Objectors of conscience can opt for civilian service 👉 Reform aims to teach young people basic skills and knowledge necessary in crisis situations

-- #IvanAnusic #ZoranMilanovic #Croatia #Ukraine #Russia #Europe #Balkans #Yugoslavia #Serbia #politics

CROATIA REINTRODUCES MILITARY CONSCRIPTION AS EUROPE WORRIES ABOUT RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

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✍️ Croatia's parliament has voted to reintroduce compulsory military service, citing heightened tensions in Europe and the need for national security.

👉 Croatia's parliament voted to reintroduce compulsory military service 👉 The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe and the Balkans 👉 The two-month service will provide basic military training 👉 Conscientious objectors can choose civilian service instead

-- #Zagreb #Croatia #Europe #Ukraine #Balkans #Serbia #Yugoslavia #politics

THE SPANISH POLICE UNCOVERED ONE OF THE MOST SOPHISTICATED DRUG NETWORKS IN HISTORY.

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✍️ Spanish police uncovered a sophisticated drug network operating from the port of Valencia, one of the largest trading hubs in Europe.

👉 Spanish police uncovered a sophisticated drug network operating from the port of Valencia 👉 The network was linked to criminal groups from the Balkans 👉 The groups have taken control of key channels for importing cocaine from Latin America

-- #Spain #Valencia #Europe #Balkans #LatinAmerica #world

BELGRADE INSTITUTE: SERBIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH THIS YEAR IS 2% LOWEST IN THE WESTERN BALKANS

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✍️ Serbia is expected to have a 2% growth rate in its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, which is the lowest among Balkan countries this year, according to the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies.

👉 Serbia's GDP growth rate is expected to be 2% in 2025, the lowest among Balkan countries 👉 The decline is attributed to a decline in foreign investment and a slowdown in economic growth in key export markets 👉 The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies has released a fall forecast covering 23 countries in the region

-- #Serbia #Balkans #Vienna #economy

RICHARD GRENELL AND EDI RAMA ON A JOINT MISSION TO SAVE LIVES

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✍️ Richard Grenell, a former US ambassador to the Balkans, criticized Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama for their stance on the detention of former Kosovo Prime Minister and KLA commander Hashim Thaçi.

👉 Richard Grenell criticized Ursula von der Leyen and Edi Rama for their stance on Hashim Thaçi's detention 👉 Thaçi was arrested on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity 👉 Grenell accused von der Leyen and Rama of being too soft on Thaçi

-- #RichardGrenell #UrsulavonderLeyen #EdiRama #HashimThaçi #Balkans #Kosovo #Albania #world

BORDER SECURITY OFFICERS SENT TO BALKANS TO DISRUPT PEOPLE-SMUGGLING NETWORKS

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✍️ British border security officers have been deployed to the Balkans to disrupt migrant smuggling networks and develop new ways of working with Frontex to track down and arrest people-smugglers.

👉 UK border security officers have been deployed to the Balkans to disrupt migrant smuggling networks 👉 Officers are working with Frontex to develop new techniques for detecting visa and passport fraud 👉 British-made drones and biometric tracking systems are being used to track migrants 👉 The initiative aims to disrupt the networks smuggling migrants into the UK and reduce the number of people entering the country illegally

-- #ShabanaMahmood #MartinHewitt #KeirStarmer #UK #Balkans #London #Sarajevo #Albania #Kosovo #NorthMacedonia #Serbia #politics

NARRATIVE OF CRISIS FROM UKRAINE AND GAZA TO TAIWAN AND THE CAUCASUS

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of 'fragile regions' and its importance in understanding the complex dynamics of international relations. It highlights Ukraine and Gaza as examples of fragile regions that are prone to conflict and have significant implications for global security.

👉 Fragile regions are areas where internal conflicts, geopolitical sensitivities, and great power rivalries converge. 👉 Ukraine and Gaza are examples of fragile regions that are prone to conflict and have significant implications for global security. 👉 Fragile regions are not just the result of internal weakness, but rather the outcome of the intersection of three levels: internal crises, regional power rivalries, and global player intervention. 👉 The future of international relations will be shaped in these fragile regions, where local crises can quickly escalate into global crises.

-- #Ukraine #Gaza #Europe #Russia #West #MiddleEast #Lebanon #Syria #Iraq #Yemen #Iran #China #Taiwan #SouthChinaSea #Caucasus #Balkans #Africa #politics

NATO'S BOMBING OF SERBIA WAS A MISTAKE

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✍️ Diplomats William Montgomery and his wife Lin, who served in the Balkans for over 30 years, share their insights on the social, political, and economic realities of the region.

👉 Diplomats should understand the everyday problems of ordinary people 👉 Empathy and understanding are crucial in international relations 👉 The author shares his experiences and observations from his 30-year career in the Balkans

-- #WilliamMontgomery #LinMontgomery #Balkans #SjedinjeneAmeričkeDržave #world

BY LEAVING BALKANS IN MEMBERSHIP 'WAITING ROOM', EU LOSES CREDIBILITY — EURACTIV

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✍️ The European Union is slow to admit Balkan nations, allowing Russia and China to gain influence in the region, according to American analysts.

👉 The EU is slow to admit Balkan nations 👉 Russia and China are gaining influence in the region 👉 The process of integration has become a farce 👉 Broken promises and deferred actions are eroding the EU's leverage 👉 Balkan countries are strengthening ties with Russia and China

-- #PabloRasmussen #RobertBenson #Brussels #Balkans #Russia #China #politics

WEATHER TRACKER: WET CONDITIONS RAISE RISK OF FLOODING IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE

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✍️ Extreme weather conditions have hit Europe and Asia, with severe flooding in Spain and Vietnam, and heavy rain and snowfall in the Balkans.

👉 Severe flooding in Spain and Vietnam 👉 Heavy rain and snowfall in the Balkans 👉 Red weather warnings issued for several countries in Europe 👉 Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam 👉 Flash floods, landslides, and heavy damage reported in Vietnam

-- #Europe #Spain #Vietnam #Balkans #Serbia #Romania #Greece #DodecaneseandNorthAegeanIslands #Zakynthos #IonianIslands #DinaricAlps #BalearicSea #Valencia #Ibiza #Aldaia #LaSaleta #Hanoi #HoChiMinhCity #CentralVietnam #weather

WEIRD OMEN – THE CHAMPIONS OF PSYCHEDELIC GARAGE ROCK ARE COMING TO BELGRADE

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✍️ The French psychedelic garage rock band Weird Omen is coming to the Balkans and surrounding areas for a short tour.

👉 Weird Omen is a French psychedelic garage rock band 👉 The band is coming to the Balkans and surrounding areas for a short tour 👉 The tour promises to be an unforgettable experience

-- #Balkans #France #entertainment

UAE’S E& ENTERPRISE TO PARTNER WITH SERBIA IN TRIPLING ITS DATA CENTRE CAPACITY

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✍️ UAE-based e& enterprise and the Government of Serbia have signed an agreement to expand Serbia's data centre capacity by at least three times, aiming to strengthen the country's position as a regional hub for sovereign cloud and digital services.

👉 E& enterprise and the Government of Serbia sign agreement for cooperation on advanced digital infrastructure projects 👉 Plans to expand Serbia's data centre capacity by at least three times 👉 Addition of up to 40 megawatts to the existing 14-MW Tier-4 campus in Kragujevac 👉 Strengthening Serbia's position as a regional hub for sovereign cloud and digital services 👉 Accelerating Serbia's digital transformation

-- #KhalidMurshed,CEO,e&enterprise #DrMihailoJovanović,DirectoroftheOfficeforITandeGovernmentofSerbia #UAE #Serbia #Dubai #Kragujevac #Hungary #Balkans #MiddleEast #Africa #technology

EUROPEAN LEADERS GATHER TO DISCUSS SECURITY AND UKRAINE WAR FOLLOWING DRONE INCIDENTS

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✍️ European leaders are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss security, defense, and the war in Ukraine, following a series of drone incidents at Danish airports and military bases.

👉 European leaders are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss security, defense, and the war in Ukraine 👉 Denmark has set up a precision radar system at Copenhagen airport to help detect and track drones 👉 Ukraine's armed forces have dispatched a mission to Denmark for joint exercises on combating Russian drones 👉 Russia is the focus of the European Union leaders meeting, with discussions expected to center on how to prepare Europe to fend off Russian aggression by 2030

-- #MetteFrederiksen #VolodymyrZelenskyy #VladimirPutin #DonaldTrump #KeirStarmer #Copenhagen #Denmark #Ukraine #Poland #Estonia #Asia #Balkans #EasternEurope #Turkey #world

DODIK ANNOUNCED A MEETING WITH PUTIN

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✍️ Former President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 2nd to discuss aligning Russian and US policies on the Balkans.

👉 Milorad Dodik will meet with Vladimir Putin on October 2nd 👉 Dodik will propose the formation of a Balkan commission 👉 The commission would be chaired by Hungary 👉 The goal is to align Russian and US policies on the Balkans

-- #MiloradDodik #VladimirPutin #Sočiju #Russia #Balkans #Hungary #politics

THE FATE OF THE TRUMP INITIATIVE FOR GAS DEPENDS ON THREE QUESTIONS

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✍️ Leaders of the Balkans and Europe have expressed cautious optimism towards Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, but some have rejected it as 'unrealistic'.

👉 Leaders of the Balkans and Europe have expressed cautious optimism towards Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza 👉 The plan includes measures such as the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the establishment of a Palestinian state 👉 Some leaders have welcomed the plan as a step towards peace, while others have expressed doubts about its feasibility

-- #DonaldTrump #Gaza #Balkans #Europe #politics

EUROPEAN ELITES MORE HOSTILE TOWARD RUSSIA THAN NATO — CRIMEAN OFFICIAL

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✍️ Georgy Muradov, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian President, criticized European elites for adopting a confrontational stance towards Russia, saying they are trying to weaken Russia through sanctions.

👉 European elites have adopted a more confrontational stance towards Russia than NATO itself 👉 18 sanctions packages have been imposed against Russia 👉 Many European populations, particularly in the Balkans, do not support conflict with Russia 👉 European elites are trying to weaken Russia through sanctions 👉 Efforts to impose sanctions are futile without US support

-- #GeorgyMuradov #DonaldTrump #Moscow #Crimea #UnitedStates #Balkans #politics

UAE’S E& ENTERPRISE TO PARTNER WITH SERBIA IN TRIPLING ITS DATA CENTRE CAPACITY

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✍️ UAE technology group e& enterprise and the Government of the Republic of Serbia have signed an agreement to expand Serbia's data centre capacity by at least three times, aiming to strengthen the country's position as a regional hub for sovereign cloud and digital services.

👉 E& enterprise and the Government of Serbia have signed an agreement to expand Serbia's data centre capacity by at least three times. 👉 The agreement aims to strengthen Serbia's position as a regional hub for sovereign cloud and digital services. 👉 The partnership will add up to 40 megawatts to the existing 14-MW Tier-4 campus in Kragujevac. 👉 The expanded data centre will serve as the backbone for every startup, bank, and AI workload in the Balkans.

-- #KhalidMurshed #DrMihailoJovanović #UAE #Dubai #Serbia #Kragujevac #Hungary #Balkans #MiddleEast #Africa #technology

SYRIAN MAN GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR STABBINGS IN GERMAN CITY OF SOLINGEN

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✍️ A Syrian man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a 2024 stabbing attack in western Germany that killed three people and injured 10 others.

👉 Issa al-Hasan, 27, was sentenced to life imprisonment for a 2024 stabbing attack in western Germany 👉 The attack killed three people and injured 10 others 👉 Al-Hasan had been a member of the Islamic State militant group 👉 The court found al-Hasan acted out of 'treacherous and base motives' 👉 The attack occurred during a festival in Solingen and had a significant impact on Germany's election campaign

-- #Issaal-Hasan #FriedrichMerz #MichaelW #InesW #WinfriedvanderGrinten #Germany #Solingen #Turkey #Balkans #Gaza #world

BRUSSELS IS CONCERNED ABOUT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE

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✍️ The article discusses the current state of European diplomacy, particularly in the Balkans, and the challenges facing the region. It highlights the need for economic cooperation and the importance of the European Union's role in promoting stability and security.

👉 The Balkans are facing significant challenges, including economic disparities and historical mistakes. 👉 The European Union is committed to strengthening its relations with the Balkans and promoting stability and security. 👉 The region needs economic cooperation and reconciliation between countries. 👉 The European Union is working towards a common future for the region.

-- #Europe #Balkans #Kosovo #Serbia #Ukraine #Albania #Moldova #Belgium #Brussels #NorthMacedonia #Ohríde #politics

SAVO MANOJLOVIĆ FOR FT: THE WEST MUST STOP SUPPORTING CORRUPT REGIMES IN THE BALKANS

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✍️ The leader of the Kreni-Promeni movement wrote an op-ed for The Financial Times, urging Zapad to stop tolerating authoritarian and corrupt regimes in the Balkans.

👉 Zapad should stop tolerating authoritarian and corrupt regimes in the Balkans 👉 These regimes are a threat to democracy and stability in the region 👉 Kreni-Promeni movement is urging Zapad to take a more proactive stance in promoting democratic values and human rights

-- #TheleaderoftheKreni-Promenimovement #Balkans #politics

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS STATES: SERBIA IS, UNLIKE OTHERS, COMMITTED TO PEACE IN THE REGION

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✍️ The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring with concern the announcements of officials in the region regarding the signing and expansion of bilateral military cooperation agreements between countries in the area, as the Balkans remains a sensitive post-conflict region where maintaining peace and stability is crucial.

👉 The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation with concern 👉 The Balkans is considered a sensitive post-conflict region 👉 Maintaining peace and stability is crucial in the region 👉 The ministry is urging caution in the face of recent developments

-- #Balkans #Serbia #politics

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS OF THE SMAK GROUP AT THE YOUTH HOME GALLERY IN BELGRADE

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✍️ The exhibition 'Smak 50' is being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular rock group Smak, highlighting the significance of their music on the Yugoslav, Balkan, and Serbian rock scene.

👉 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the rock group Smak 👉 Highlighting the significance of their music on the Yugoslav, Balkan, and Serbian rock scene 👉 Featuring various artifacts and memorabilia related to the group's history and career

-- #Yugoslavia #Balkans #Serbia #entertainment

EU REPEATS SAME MISTAKE IN BALKANS AS IN UKRAINE — TOP HUNGARIAN DIPLOMAT

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✍️ Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized Western European politicians for repeating the same mistakes in the Balkans as in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of respecting the sovereignty of countries and their elected leaders.

👉 Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized Western European politicians for their approach to the Balkans 👉 He compared the situation in the Balkans to that in Ukraine, stating that the same failed tactics are being used 👉 Szijjarto emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty of countries and their elected leaders 👉 The Republika Srpska leadership, Russia, and China do not recognize the legitimacy of the new high representative, Christian Schmidt

-- #PeterSzijjarto #MiloradDodik #ChristianSchmidt #Brussels #Budapest #Balkans #Ukraine #BosniaandHerzegovina #RepublikaSrpska #politics

HORSE RIDING AND EATING HORSE 'FOUR WAYS' - WALES FANS DO KAZAKHSTAN

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✍️ Over 1,100 Welsh football fans, known as the 'Red Wall', have traveled to Astana, Kazakhstan for a World Cup qualifying match, enjoying the unique experience and warm welcome from locals.

👉 Over 1,100 Welsh football fans have traveled to Astana, Kazakhstan for a World Cup qualifying match 👉 The fans have been traveling for days, with some taking a 12-country route by train and bus 👉 The fans are enjoying the unique experience and warm welcome from locals 👉 The article highlights the enthusiasm and camaraderie of the Welsh football fans

-- #GwilymBoore #AmandaJones #JohnMcAllister #CraigBellamy #DaveFornell #Astana #Almaty #Uzbekistan #Tashkent #Bukara #Kiva #Samaran #Kazakhstan #Turkey #Georgia #Bristol #Istanbul #WesternEurope #Balkans #Slovenia #Croatia #Serbia #Bulgaria #sports

SERBIA NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TENSIONS IN BALKANS, KREMLIN SPOKESMAN SAYS

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✍️ Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Serbia is not the source of tensions in the Balkans, during a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Aleksandar Vucic.

👉 Serbia is not the source of tensions in the Balkans, according to Peskov 👉 Russia and Serbia have multifaceted relations, including cooperation in energy, culture, and student exchanges 👉 Meetings between Putin and Vucic are usually held in a friendly atmosphere

-- #DmitryPeskov #VladimirPutin #AleksandarVucic #Beijing #Balkans #Russia #Serbia #politics

‘I WAS NEVER WORRIED’: 10 YEARS ON SINCE SYRIAN SIBLINGS’ 2,700-MILE ESCAPE TO GERMANY

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✍️ The article tells the story of Somar Kreker, a Syrian refugee who traveled from Jordan to Germany with his sisters in 2015, during the peak of the European migration crisis. He recounts his journey, which was marked by danger, anxiety, and uncertainty.

👉 Somar's journey from Jordan to Germany in 2015 👉 The peak of the European migration crisis 👉 Overcrowded boats and high winds 👉 Encounters with smugglers 👉 The contrast between open borders in 2015 and current climate of intolerance and xenophobia in Europe

-- #SomarKreker #AngelaMerkel #Mousab #AlessioMamo #JudithSunderland #MarcoMinniti #GiorgiaMeloni #MonicaMinardi #Amman,Jordan #Damascus,Syria #Germany #Turkey #Greece #AegeanSea #Balkans #NorthMacedonia #Serbia #Croatia #Slovenia #Austria #Bochum,Germany #Italy #Albania #Hungary #Spain #Croatia #Greece #politics

WEATHER TRACKER: MONSOON RAINS CAUSE DEADLY FLOODS IN PAKISTAN AND INDIA

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✍️ Heavy monsoon rains have caused devastating flooding and landslides in the Indian subcontinent, resulting in hundreds of deaths and widespread disruption.

👉 Heavy monsoon rains have caused devastating flooding and landslides in the Indian subcontinent 👉 Over 750 people have died in Pakistan and India 👉 Mumbai was severely flooded, with over 21 people killed and hundreds stranded 👉 Transport disruptions, including waterlogged roads, halted train services, and cancelled flights

-- #Indiansubcontinent #Pakistan #India #BayofBengal #ArabianSea #Mumbai #Bunerdistrict #KhyberPakhtunkhwaprovince #Europe #France #Italy #Balkans #Sicily #world

MAN RUN OVER BY OWN BULLDOZER WHILE FIGHTING PORTUGAL FIRES

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✍️ A 65-year-old man died while fighting wildfires in Portugal, bringing the death toll to three, after being run over by a bulldozer he was operating.

👉 A 65-year-old man died while fighting wildfires in Portugal 👉 The death toll in Portugal has risen to three 👉 Portugal has been battling wildfires since late July 👉 The north and centre of the country have been hit the hardest 👉 Spain and Portugal have activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism

-- #PedroSanchez #Portugal #Spain #Mirandela #Sabugal #Ourense #Galicia #LongIsland #NewYorkState #Europe #Balkans #world

GOP REP. ALFORD: TRUMP IS SETTING UP WITH ZELENSKY FOR A 'BIG WIN'

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✍️ Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) discussed President Trump's meetings with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, predicting a 'big win' for Trump.

👉 Rep. Mark Alford discussed President Trump's meetings with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky 👉 Alford predicted a 'big win' for Trump 👉 Zelensky needs to make a deal with Putin to prevent further aggression in the Balkans 👉 Obama administration gave up Crimea without retaliation

-- #Rep.MarkAlford #PresidentDonaldTrump #RussianPresidentVladimirPutin #UkrainianPresidentVolodymyrZelensky #JoeBiden #BarackObama #WhiteHouse #OvalOffice #Crimea #Balkans #Poland #politics

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL FIRES KILL TWO MORE AS SPANISH TROOPS BATTLE BLAZES

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✍️ Spain has deployed 1,900 troops to fight raging wildfires, as the death toll rises to four. Fires are also burning in Portugal, Greece, France, Turkey, and the Balkans.

👉 Spain has deployed 1,900 troops to fight wildfires 👉 Death toll from the blazes has risen to four 👉 Fires are also burning in Portugal, Greece, France, Turkey, and the Balkans 👉 About 343,000 hectares have burned across Spain this year 👉 Spain and Portugal have activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism

-- #PedroSanchez #MarceloRebelodeSousa #Spain #Portugal #CastileandLeón #Greece #France #Turkey #Balkans #Galicia #Cáceres #Ourense #Leon #TresCantos #ACoruña #Madrid #world

WILDFIRES RAGE IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL AS HEATWAVE CONTINUES

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✍️ Thousands of firefighters are battling massive wildfires in Spain and Portugal as a record-breaking heatwave grips southern Europe.

👉 Wildfires have ravaged over 1,500 sq km in Spain 👉 Seven people have died in Spain 👉 Temperatures have exceeded 44C in several areas 👉 Record-breaking heatwave grips southern Europe 👉 Wildfires have also occurred in Portugal, Greece, France, and the Balkans

-- #IanAikman #Spain #Portugal #Greece #France #Balkans #world

EXTREME HEAT WAVE AND MASSIVE WILDFIRES ARE RAGING IN EUROPE

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✍️ A heatwave in Europe has led to a series of massive wildfires, causing destruction and loss of life, with firefighters battling daily to contain the blazes.

👉 Massive wildfires have swept across Europe, causing widespread destruction and loss of life 👉 Firefighters are battling daily to contain the blazes, with temperatures continuing to rise 👉 The Spanish government has warned of an 'extreme risk' of further wildfires 👉 Over 1,500 square kilometers have been burned in the past week, resulting in seven deaths 👉 The European Union has activated its civil protection mechanism to provide assistance to affected countries

-- #Spain #Greece #Portugal #France #Balkans #Galicia #CastileandLeón #Athens #Plato #world

SPAIN AT 'EXTREME RISK' OF NEW WILDFIRES AS 14 BLAZES SPREAD

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✍️ Spain's prime minister warns of extreme risk of new wildfires as firefighters battle 14 major blazes, with temperatures expected to reach 40C in some areas.

👉 Spain's prime minister warns of extreme risk of new wildfires 👉 14 major blazes ongoing in Spain 👉 Temperatures expected to reach 40C in some areas 👉 Firefighters working to contain the fires 👉 Heatwave has led to wildfires in other parts of southern Europe 👉 Portugal, Greece, and France also affected

-- #PedroSanchez #NikosPapanikolaou #Spain #Galicia #Portugal #Greece #France #Balkans #CastilleandLeón #Chios #Attica #Peloponnese #CentralGreece #Thessaly #CentralandEasternMacedoniaandThrace #NorthandSouthAegean #Albania #Bulgaria #Montenegro #environment

THE ERROR IN THE PUBLISHER'S NAME DOES NOT CHANGE THE ESSENCE OF THE PROBLEM

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✍️ A German publisher, Klett, released a textbook that taught Serbian children that Slovenians came to the Balkans and expelled Albanian settlers. The information was partially true, as the publisher was actually a state institution responsible for protecting the education system.

👉 Klett published a textbook that taught Serbian children about Slovenians coming to the Balkans and expelling Albanian settlers 👉 The publisher was actually a state institution, Zavod za udžbenike 👉 The institution is responsible for protecting the education system

-- #Balkans #Slovenia #Albania #education

TEMPERATURE RECORDS BROKEN AS EXTREME HEAT GRIPS PARTS OF EUROPE

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✍️ Extreme heat is breaking temperature records across Europe, driving bigger and stronger wildfires, and causing widespread health concerns.

👉 Temperature records broken in France, Croatia, and Italy 👉 Widespread wildfires across Europe, with over 400,000 hectares burned 👉 Heatwave expected to continue, with temperatures reaching extreme levels 👉 Heat causes health concerns, killing tens of thousands of people in Europe each year 👉 Researchers estimate 8,000 to 80,000 more deaths from heatwaves by the end of the century

-- #BobWard #JoséCamacho #LaurianeBatté #AntonioGasparrini #Europe #France #Croatia #Italy #Canada #Iraq #Spain #ArcticCircle #Nordics #Balkans #London #Pakistan #US #WestAsia #South-centralAsia #NorthAfrica #environment

WATCH: EUROPE'S WILDFIRES SEEN FROM ABOVE

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✍️ A heatwave is driving wildfires across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee.

👉 Thousands of people forced to flee due to wildfires 👉 Red heat alerts in effect across southern Europe 👉 Scientists warn of global warming's impact on Mediterranean summers

-- #Italy #France #Spain #Portugal #Balkans #Mediterranean #environment

AT LOOK AT THE PAST MEETINGS BETWEEN PUTIN AND AMERICAN PRESIDENTS

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✍️ The article discusses the bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterparts, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.

👉 Putin and Biden met only once in 2021, with no breakthroughs. 👉 Putin and Trump met six times, including the infamous 2018 Helsinki meeting. 👉 Putin and Obama met nine times, with tensions rising after Putin's return to office in 2012. 👉 Putin and Bush met 28 times, with improving ties between the two leaders. 👉 Putin and Clinton met several times, including a 2000 meeting in Moscow.

-- #VladimirPutin #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BarackObama #GeorgeW.Bush #BillClinton #AlexeiNavalny #SusanRice #HillaryClinton #EdwardSnowden #BasharAssad #TuckerCarlson #Geneva #Switzerland #Ukraine #Crimea #Danang #Vietnam #Antalya #Turkey #Sochi #Russia #UnitedStates #China #Syria #NorthCaucasus #Balkans #Japan #Brunei #NewYorkCity #politics

WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS SOUTHERN EUROPE AS TEMPERATURES TOP 40C

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✍️ A severe heatwave is causing widespread wildfires across southern Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate and pushing temperatures above 40C.

👉 Dozens of wildfires across southern Europe 👉 Thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes 👉 Temperatures expected to reach 44C in some areas 👉 At least two deaths reported, including a child in Italy 👉 Authorities warning of significant risks to health

-- #PedroSanchez #CatherineVautrin #OmerToraman #Italy #France #Spain #Portugal #Balkans #Seville #Cordoba #TresCantos #Madrid #LasMedulas #Tarifa #CastileandLeon #Andalusia #Trancoso #Sardinia #Rome #Milan #Florence #Paris #RhôneValley #Zakynthos #Cephalonia #Vonitsa #Greece #Turkey #Canakkale #Albania #Croatia #Montenegro #Podgorica #UK #England #environment

TRUCKS CARRYING STUPID CARGO TO THE PORT: WHICH COUNTRIES ARE AFFECTED?

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✍️ Serbia has experienced the worst economic situation in the Balkans, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina.

👉 Serbia has experienced the worst economic situation in the Balkans 👉 Bosnia and Herzegovina comes in second 👉 Economic downturn attributed to decline in industrial production and decrease in foreign investment

-- #Serbia #Balkans #BosniaandHerzegovina #world

FRANCE’S LARGEST WILDFIRE THIS YEAR LEAVES ONE DEAD AND MANY INJURED

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✍️ Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in southern France, which has killed one person and injured nine, and has burned 13,000 hectares of land.

👉 The wildfire has burned 13,000 hectares of land in southern France 👉 One person has died and nine have been injured 👉 At least 25 homes have been destroyed or damaged 👉 The fire is still not under control due to strong winds and dry vegetation

-- #EricBrocardi #RemiRecio #LucieRoesch #EmmanuelMacron #FrançoisBayrou #AudeDamesin #France #Corbièreshills #Ribaute #Audedepartment #Narbonne #Marseille #Portugal #Spain #Greece #Turkey #Balkans #environment

WHAT DOES MINISTER ĐURIĆ SAY ABOUT THE DODIK VERDICT?

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✍️ Srbija's Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić stated that Serbia will always stand with Serbia and that the time has come for everyone to understand that the path to stability in the Balkans leads through dialogue with chosen leaders.

👉 Srbija's Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić made a statement 👉 The statement was in response to a court ruling against President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik 👉 Serbia will always stand with Republika Srpska 👉 Dialogue with chosen leaders is the key to stability in the Balkans

-- #MarkoĐurić #MiloradDodik #Balkans #RepublikaSrpska #Srbija #world

TO EMPOWER THE MONOPOLISTIC COMMISSION FOR PATRIOTISM

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✍️ The article discusses the decline of the oldest daily newspaper in the Balkans, Politika, which has lost its relevance and is now a shadow of its former self.

👉 Politika, once the oldest daily newspaper in the Balkans, has declined significantly 👉 The newspaper has lost its relevance and is now barely existing 👉 The decline is attributed to the newspaper's failure to uphold professional standards 👉 The newspaper has surrendered to political pressures

-- #Balkans #other

ARMY SECRETARY TAKES CONTROL OF WEST POINT HIRING–ORDERS FIRING OF BIDEN CISA CENSOR JEN EASTERLY IN SHOCK PROFESSORSHIP HIRE

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✍️ Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll has taken control of the hiring process at West Point and ordered the firing of Jen Easterly, a recent hire for a professorship who was previously the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

👉 Jen Easterly, a recent hire for a professorship at West Point, was fired by Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll 👉 Easterly was previously the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Biden administration 👉 Easterly was criticized for her role in implementing the Biden administration's censorship regime and for her comments on President Trump's personnel decisions 👉 Driscoll's decision is seen as a shift towards a more conservative approach at West Point

-- #DanielDriscoll #JenEasterly #BrigadierGeneralShaneReeves #PeteHegseth #LauraLoomer #RyanLovelace #EvitaDuffy-Alfonso #SeanDuffy #SeanParnell #WestPoint #UnitedStates #Oxford #Haiti #Balkans #Iraq #Afghanistan #politics

NARCOTICS BOSS ZORAN JAKŠIĆ FOUND DEAD IN PRISON IN PERU

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✍️ Zoran Jakšić, a Serbian drug lord, was found dead in his cell in a Peruvian prison, and authorities are investigating the cause of his death.

👉 Zoran Jakšić, a Serbian drug lord, was found dead in his cell in a Peruvian prison. 👉 He was a key figure in the 'Amerika group', one of the oldest and most powerful criminal organizations in the Balkans. 👉 Jakšić's biography includes establishing one of the largest cocaine trafficking networks from South America to Europe. 👉 He used over 40 different identities. 👉 He attempted to escape from prison three times.

-- #ZoranJakšić #Peru #Balkans #SouthAmerica #Europe #world

SMCP Q2 SALES UP 3% WITH FULL-PRICE STRATEGY BOOSTING GROWTH

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✍️ SMCP, the parent company of Sandro and Maje, reported modest growth in the second quarter, driven by a 21.6% increase in sales in the Americas.

👉 SMCP's sales rose 3.3% on an organic basis in the second quarter 👉 The Americas delivered a standout performance, with second-quarter sales surging 21.6% 👉 The company is seeking a new partner in Canada after closing 25 points of sale 👉 Sales in France edged up by less than 1% 👉 The Asia-Pacific region saw a decline of 6.2% due to store closures

-- #Paris #Singapore #Canada #France #Wimbledon #China #Jordan #Balkans #NewYork #business

WEATHER TRACKER: COOLDOWN IN SIGHT FOR SOUTH-EAST EUROPE AFTER SCORCHING HEATWAVE

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✍️ South-east Europe is set to experience a dramatic cooldown after a brutal heatwave, with temperatures expected to tumble from above 40C to below 30C. Meanwhile, Canada is still struggling with heat and wildfires, and north-western India is bracing for torrential rainfall.

👉 South-east Europe is set to experience a dramatic cooldown after a brutal heatwave 👉 Temperatures are expected to tumble from above 40C to below 30C 👉 Canada is still struggling with heat and wildfires 👉 North-western India is bracing for torrential rainfall 👉 The monsoon season is well under way in India, but the region is especially vulnerable to flooding

-- #South-eastEurope #Balkans #Albania #Serbia #Bulgaria #Turkey #Silopi #Sarajevo #BosniaandHerzegovina #Canada #Saskatchewan #Manitoba #Ontario #Quebec #Maine #NewYork #India #Rajasthan #Kota #MadhyaPradesh #Shivpuri #environment

ARE CEVAPI THE KILLERS OF OUR HEALTH?

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✍️ Ćevapi, a popular dish in the Balkans, is often associated with social gatherings, the smell of roasting meat, and childhood memories. However, behind its savory exterior lies a nutritional picture that is often overlooked.

👉 Ćevapi is a popular dish in the Balkans 👉 It is often served at social gatherings 👉 The dish is known for its rich aroma and flavor 👉 Ćevapi is often high in fat and calories 👉 It is low in essential nutrients

-- #Balkans #food

HEAT WAVE IN EUROPE: WARNING FOR TEMPERATURES ABOVE 45°C AND FOREST FIRES

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✍️ Several European cities are under alert due to extreme heat and risk of new wildfires, with temperatures expected to reach or exceed 45°C in some areas.

👉 Several European cities are under alert due to extreme heat and risk of new wildfires. 👉 Temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 45°C in some areas. 👉 Turkey is particularly affected, with at least 10 firefighters and rescue workers having died and 14 others hospitalized. 👉 The heatwave has forced the closure of historic monuments and the prohibition of outdoor activities in some areas.

-- #Greece #Turkey #Albania #Balkans #Corinto #Feneos #Peloponeso #Atenas #environment

THE FOURTH HEAT WAVE OF THE SUMMER IN SERBIA, THE SOUTHEASTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY WAS HIT THE HARDEST

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✍️ A heatwave is affecting the eastern Mediterranean, with temperatures 8-10°C higher than the average from 1991 to 2020.

-- #Balkans #EasternMediterranean #environment

UK LAUNCHES FIRST SANCTIONS ON GROUPS ACCUSED OF FACILITATING ILLEGAL MIGRATION

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✍️ The UK has imposed sanctions on over two dozen individuals, groups, and suppliers from the Balkans, Middle East, and China accused of helping migrants cross the Channel.

👉 The UK has imposed sanctions on over two dozen individuals, groups, and suppliers from the Balkans, Middle East, and China. 👉 The sanctions target individuals and entities 'driving irregular migration to the UK'. 👉 The move is part of the government's efforts to curb record levels of migrant arrivals on small boats from northern France.

-- #DavidLammy #KeirStarmer #BledarLala #AlenBasil #MohammedTetwani #TomKeatinge #UK #Balkans #MiddleEast #China #France #London #Epping #Southport #Belgium #Serbia #Horgos #politics

BULGARIA DENIES SMUGGLING ARMS FROM UKRAINE

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✍️ Bulgaria denies involvement in smuggling Western-supplied weapons from Ukraine, contrary to claims made by Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

👉 Bulgaria denies involvement in smuggling Western-supplied weapons from Ukraine 👉 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made the allegations 👉 Zakharova claims a large-scale weapons smuggling operation is taking place in the Balkans, recognized by Western intelligence agencies 👉 Bulgaria describes Russia's claims as a 'hostile disinformation campaign'

-- #MariaZakharova #Sofia #Ukraine #Poland #Finland #Romania #Balkans #world

HUNGARIAN ‘REGIME CHANGE’ AND OTHER ‘DISTURBING’ LEFTIST PROJECTS YOUR TAX DOLLARS FUNDED: HEARING

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✍️ The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing to examine the misuse of taxpayer dollars by left-wing non-profit organizations (NGOs) and their involvement in radical agendas.

👉 Taxpayer dollars have funded regime change in Hungary 👉 NGOs have received over $1.6 billion in tax funds under the Biden administration 👉 NGOs have used this funding to advance a radical agenda 👉 Witnesses called for greater transparency and accountability in government spending

-- #ScottWalter #MikeGonzalez #TylerO'Neil #LuisC.deBaca #BarryMoore #ViktorOrban #JamieRaskin #JeffVanDrew #ChipRoy #JasmineCrockett #Hungary #UnitedStates #Balkans #Armenia #CentralAsia #Cambodia #politics

THE AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT RATIFIED AN AGREEMENT ON FIGHTING CRIME WITH BALKAN COUNTRIES, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SERBIA?

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✍️ The Austrian Parliament ratified an agreement to improve cooperation in fighting crime with Balkan and Southeast European countries, including Serbia, by exchanging real-time information on suspects from police databases.

👉 Austrian Parliament ratified an agreement to improve cooperation in fighting crime with Balkan and Southeast European countries 👉 The agreement includes the exchange of real-time information on suspects from police databases 👉 The goal is to facilitate more effective cross-border investigations and prosecutions

-- #Austria #Balkans #SoutheasternEurope #Serbia #politics

PETAR SUČIĆ JOINS INTER

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✍️ Petar Sučić, a talented midfielder from Bosnia and Herzegovina, joins Inter after a successful career with Dinamo Zagreb and Zrinjski Mostar.

👉 Petar Sučić joins Inter after a successful career with Dinamo Zagreb and Zrinjski Mostar 👉 He started playing football at the age of 9 in his childhood village in Bosnia 👉 He worked his way up through the ranks, joining Iskra Bugojno and later Zrinjski Mostar 👉 He won the league title and national cup with Zrinjski Mostar 👉 He became a key player for Dinamo Zagreb, helping the team win several titles 👉 He made his international debut for Croatia in 2024

-- #PetarSučić #IgorBiscan #LukaSučić #MateoKovačić #MarceloBrozović #Balkans #Livno #BosniaandHerzegovina #Kandija #Bugojno #Mostar #Zagreb #sports

FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF PERSIAN LANGUAGE IN DIPLOMATIC TALKS

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✍️ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized the importance of the Persian language in diplomatic dialogue, describing it as the language of thought, wisdom, history, and civilization.

👉 Persian language can play a key role in diplomatic dialogue 👉 Language of thought, wisdom, history, and civilization 👉 Importance of collaboration among government agencies and organizations 👉 Need for increased efforts to educate non-Persian speakers 👉 Foreign Ministry has supported the Sa'adi Foundation in promoting the language

-- #EsmaeilBaqaei #Tehran #India #Balkans #world

UAE AND SERBIA EYE $351M TRADE RELATIONS AS CEPA DEAL LAUNCHES

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✍️ The UAE and Serbia have launched a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to enhance economic relations and boost trade and investment between the two nations.

👉 CEPA aims to boost bilateral non-oil trade 👉 Elimination and reduction of custom duties for over 96% of tariff lines 👉 Expected to increase bilateral trade and contribute $351m to UAE GDP by 2031 👉 Create jobs and strengthen supply chains 👉 Foster a more conducive environment for private sector collaboration

-- #Dr.ThanibinAhmedAlZeyoudi,UAEMinisterofStateforForeignTrade #UAE #Serbia #EasternEurope #Balkans #GCC #business

MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF YOUNG GREENS ELECTED AS SPOKESPERSON

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✍️ Andrej Zlatović, a member of the Supervisory Board of the Green-Left Front (ZLF), has been elected as the spokesperson for the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG).

👉 Andrej Zlatović elected as spokesperson for FYEG 👉 First person from the Balkans to hold this position 👉 Election announced by ZLF

-- #AndrejZlatović #Balkans #politics

ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAYTON AGREEMENT, IT IS ASSESSED THAT NATO HELPS MAINTAIN PEACE IN THE WORLD.

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✍️ Representatives of Balkan nations that benefited from the Dayton Peace Agreement supported American politicians from both parties in assessing the importance of NATO for maintaining peace globally.

👉 Representatives of Balkan nations supported American politicians from both parties 👉 NATO is crucial for maintaining peace globally 👉 The Dayton Peace Agreement is being celebrated its 30th anniversary

-- #UniversityofDejton #Balkans #politics

A DIGITAL PERSPECTIVE: TEN ARTISTS FROM ITALY AND THE BALKANS REINTERPRETS THE CONCEPT OF DIGITAL ARTS

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✍️ The Italian Institute for Culture in Belgrade presents the third stage of the aDigital Perspective exhibition, where 10 artists from Italy and the Balkans are invited to rethink the relationship between visual arts and digital culture.

👉 The exhibition features 10 artists from Italy and the Balkans 👉 The artists will showcase their works exploring the intersection of visual arts and digital culture 👉 The exhibition aims to challenge and redefine the boundaries between traditional art forms and digital media

-- #Belgrade #Italy #Balkans #entertainment

A DIGITAL PERSPECTIVE: NINE ARTISTS FROM ITALY AND THE BALKANS RECONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF DIGITAL ARTS

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✍️ The Italian Institute of Culture in Belgrade presents the third stage of the aDigital Perspective exhibition, where 10 artists from Italy and the Balkans are invited to rethink the relationship between visual arts and digital culture.

👉 The exhibition features works by 10 artists from Italy and the Balkans 👉 The artists were invited to rethink the relationship between visual arts and digital culture 👉 The exhibition aims to explore the intersection of visual arts and digital culture

-- #Belgrade #Italy #Balkans #entertainment

FOOD IN THE BALKANS AND ALL OF EUROPE IS UNFAIRLY EXPENSIVE

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✍️ Despite a boycott of supermarkets, food prices continue to rise in the European Union, particularly in the Balkans, prompting Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture to establish a new chain of stores called 'Trgovine za narod' with a maximum margin of 10% and mainly selling Bulgarian products.

👉 Food prices continue to rise in the European Union, particularly in the Balkans 👉 Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture launches a new chain of stores called 'Trgovine za narod' 👉 Stores will have a maximum margin of 10% 👉 Mainly selling Bulgarian products 👉 Part of an effort to reduce prices and support local farmers

-- #Bulgaria #EuropeanUnion #Balkans #world