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Four vacant seats on the Council of the Central Bank of Montenegro have finally attracted eight candidates, including well-known names like Srđan Milić and Vesna Vujošević. But wait, will the Council actually start functioning at full capacity this time, or are we in for more months of delays and resignations? Last time, four members were…
Justice for Ukraine is finally on the horizon – Zelenski and the Council of Europe are setting up a special court for war crimes of aggression! Yes, you read that right, the first ever under the Council of Europe’s wing! Russia is kicked out, and war criminals should be shaking in their boots. But don’t…
Tršić, the birthplace of Vuk Karadžić, is about to become famous not just for language reform but as the epicenter of a boxing spectacle! Five Serbian Olympic representatives, including the European senior vice-champion Rastko Simić, will clash gloves in the authentic setting of a 19th-century village museum. Yes, you read that right – boxing in…
Vrela Ribnička in Podgorica has turned into an ecological nightmare while city and state authorities turn a blind eye! Waste is dumped and burned everywhere, thick smoke poisons the citizens, and officials fake inspections while passing the buck. The most vulnerable—Roma and Egyptians—are not only suffering but also stigmatized by the authorities! Sošić demands an…
While the government trumpets Serbia’s GDP growth, the harsh truth is it’s just an illusion inflated by inflation and a fixed euro exchange rate! Public debt in euros jumped from 33 to 82 billion, but real growth is only 36.6%, with inflation and the dinar’s exchange rate painting a fake success story. Mining, construction, and…
Looks like the US still thinks the Western Balkans is a hotbed of national security threats! Another year of emergency state extended from June 26, because, of course, corruption, extremist violence, and attempts to undermine sovereignty in the region are an “exceptional threat”! Signed by Donald Trump on May 20, continuing a tradition since George…
Oh, fantastic! The Museum of Contemporary Art in Belgrade is hosting a lecture with British critic Martin Gayford about David Hockney, the artist who has journeyed from 1960s etchings to digital paintings on an iPad. Yes, you read that right — digital paintings on an iPad! Thought art couldn’t get any more modern? Think again….
Belgrade has today become Europe’s heat champion, outscoring even Cairo and Algiers! While all of Serbia is roasting at 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, Belgrade proudly stands out with 38 degrees, making it one of the hottest cities in Europe right after Athens. The Serbian Hydrometeorological Institute issued a red weather alert due to dangerous…
Ever met a Leo, Aquarius, or Gemini and thought, ‘Wow, these people really think the world revolves around them!’? Well, you’re not wrong! Leos demand to be the center of attention, wielding their charm like a weapon but leaving others emotionally drained. Aquarians fancy themselves independent but are actually masters of manipulation to get what…
Water is turning into a luxury in Lješanska Nahija as the water utility imposes restrictions due to excessive and illegal consumption! Thanks to an unfavorable hydrological situation and some folks’ blatant irresponsibility, residents face unstable water supply regimes. While some are bathing in water, others don’t even have it to drink! Is this the new…
