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The provisional government of Kosovo has expressed willingness to accept up to 50 migrants with regulated status whom the United States plans to deport as part of a broader strategy to address illegal migration. This move is part of Kosovo’s cooperation with the US, which is pressuring Balkan countries to accept migrants. The Kosovo government…
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić stated that he does not take advice from clergy on matters of history, politics, finance, economy, sports, and music. He emphasized that Montenegro is a secular state and everyone should mind their own business. Spajić commented on statements by representatives of the Montenegrin Orthodox Metropolitanate who revise history, noting that…
North Macedonia has issued a ban on the import of chicken meat from Brazil due to an outbreak of avian influenza. Additionally, the import of meat and meat products from small ruminants from Albania has been banned following the detection of a new outbreak of disease among small ruminants in the Debar region. These measures…
The Rule of Law Council of Montenegro analyzed the European Commission’s informal working document (non-paper) containing an assessment and recommendations for improving the judiciary and anti-corruption efforts, which are key for Chapters 23 and 24 in EU accession negotiations. The need for urgent implementation of recommendations was emphasized, including constitutional amendments, strengthening judicial capacities, combating…
Residents of the village Gornje Brezne on the Piva river express strong opposition to the planned construction of an energy hub in their area. They are not against energy development but believe that the construction would destroy biodiversity and the tourism potential of one of the most beautiful European canyons. The local community complains about…
The US State Department has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Switzerland due to an increase in petty thefts, especially in tourist cities. The theft rate has risen by 8% over the past year, raising concerns, although Switzerland remains one of the safest countries in the world. Travelers are advised to take usual precautions,…
Protests in Los Angeles erupted in response to raids by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency at textile factories, resulting in multiple arrests. Protesters prominently displayed Mexican flags, symbolizing their culture, community, and identity rather than disloyalty to the US. While some Republicans criticized the use of a foreign flag as a sign…
At the first Balkan Film Directing Festival, the film “Dražen” was withdrawn from the program due to disagreements regarding the attendance of director Danilo Šerbedžija. The festival director Darja Bajić Božović expressed regret over this decision and emphasized the high quality of the film. Producers from Zagreb considered the director’s attendance problematic, which sparked strong…
The President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Andrija Mandić, held talks with the Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Martin Chungong, during his visit to Montenegro. Mandić expressed appreciation for the work of the IPU and highlighted Montenegro’s progress on its European path, including increased salaries and pensions, and reduced unemployment. Chungong praised Montenegro as one…
Mass protests and clashes between demonstrators and police are occurring across the United States due to the immigration policies of President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly following raids conducted by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in California and Nebraska. Protesters condemn deportations and police actions, while authorities have imposed curfews and deployed the National…
