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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…
Today marks the start of ticket sales for the first game of the ABA League playoff finals between Budućnost and Partizan. Basketball in Montenegro has never seen such interest in a club’s matches. Budućnost secured a place in the ABA League grand final after a dramatic victory over Crvena zvezda. The first two final games…
The Freedom Bridge in Novi Sad is blocked for 24 hours, while the Žeželj and Varadin bridges have been unblocked. The blockades were organized by students in memory of three months since the accident at the Novi Sad Railway Station, where 15 people died. Traffic over the Žeželj and Varadin bridges was normalized after three…
Donald Trump is finally the president with the “courage” to take on Iran, while NATO allies bury their heads in the sand and debate raising defense budgets from 2% to a whopping 5% of GDP! Yes, you read that right, 5%! While Trump threatens regime change in Iran and insists on bigger defense spending, Spain…
Sara Haas, the great-granddaughter of Josip Broz Tito, spoke about her decision to change her surname to that of her great-grandmother Herta Haas as a sign of respect to her family. She also revealed that her parents remain friends and cooperate despite their divorce. Sara is a choreographer and painter active in the art world,…
Greece has decided to put an end to the overcrowding of its most popular islands, Santorini and Mykonos. Starting July 1st, cruise ship passengers will have to pay a new tourist tax of a whopping 20 euros just to visit these islands. Yes, you read that right – 20 euros just to set foot on…
The main topic of the article concerns blockades attempting to halt one of the most important state projects, Expo Serbia. Blockaders have been trying for months to paralyze Serbia and have now targeted blocking access to the Expo project. The consequences of these blockades are significant, including reduced inflow of direct investments and a notable…
**War, Talks, and Ultimatums: Will Putin and Zelensky Finally Sit at the Table?** Have you ever wondered how long a war can drag on before world leaders decide to sit down and talk? Ukraine and Russia have been playing this waiting game for years, and now it seems the long-awaited face-to-face meeting between Putin and…
Imagine this: tomorrow at the Zagreb Hippodrome, Marko Perković Thompson is performing, and around half a million people are expected! Yes, you read that right — half a million! The biggest concert in the history of independent Croatia, say the organizers. But while Thompson’s music echoes in the city center, Bundek is almost empty, with…
**The Medicinal Plant Gold Rush in Serbia: Marshmallow and Calendula Take Over Farmers!** Did you know that a kilogram of cleaned marshmallow root can fetch a staggering 1,200 dinars? Yes, you read that right! This medicinal plant is becoming a star among Serbian cooperatives, with its popularity growing every day. But it’s not just marshmallow…
