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**UAE Removed from EU High-Risk Countries List: Real Progress or Just a Facade?** **What’s Going On?** The European Parliament just dropped a bombshell – the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been removed from the EU’s list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. Yes, you read that right! A country once under…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stöckl the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, Austria’s readiness to mediate the return of children abducted by Russia, as well as economic cooperation and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Other sources report that the United Kingdom and G7 allies are announcing new sanctions against Russia aimed…
Following a visit by the expert team from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Montenegro has undertaken numerous activities to address identified deficiencies in the operation of seafarers’ training centers. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs will henceforth control the work of these centers, reclaiming authority from recognized organizations that failed to meet expectations. The composition…
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced a large gathering on Sretenje where a people’s Declaration on Vojvodina in Serbia will be adopted. Vučić emphasized that Vojvodina will forever remain a part of Serbia and highlighted the importance of preserving territorial integrity.
In a helicopter crash in Italy, three people were killed, including Lorenzo Ravanetti, the general manager of a dry-cured meat production company. The accident occurred near the Castle of Castelguelfo in the province of Parma. Alongside Ravanetti, pilots Flavio Massa and Leonardo Italiani also perished. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the…
**Day of Mourning in Republika Srpska: Why Justice for Serbian Victims in Central Podrinje Still Eludes?** Every year on July 12th, Republika Srpska declares a day of mourning to commemorate the Serbian population’s suffering in Central Podrinje, specifically in the municipalities of Bratunac, Srebrenica, and surrounding villages. This year, the commemoration in Bratunac was attended…
Residents of 12 villages in the Buldhani district of Maharashtra, India, are facing a mysterious mass hair loss. At the beginning of the year, many people, including children, reported rapid and unexpected hair loss, causing concern and panic. Health authorities and scientific teams launched an investigation, analyzing samples of hair, blood, urine, and water, but…
European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Marta Kos welcomed the adoption of new media laws in Serbia as an encouraging step. She emphasized the importance of Serbia maintaining momentum and continuing to implement remaining reforms on its path towards the European Union. The new laws include amendments and supplements to the laws on electronic media,…
What happened in Mostar? A Swiss tourist decided to jump off the Old Bridge – without permission, without preparation, without any experience! Instead of applause, he got a real beating. The tourist jumped into the Neretva River, but as soon as he surfaced, several angry locals verbally and physically attacked him. And that wasn’t all…
**When Grief Rides a Horse: Arijana Mihajlović’s Emotional Journey Through Memories of Siniša** Have you ever seen someone riding a horse while their heart is breaking? Well, Arijana Mihajlović, the widow of the legendary Serbian footballer Siniša Mihajlović, is doing just that — and she’s doing it with a style that will make you both…
