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Regular local elections are being held in Zaječar and Kosjerić to elect members of the assemblies of these local governments. In Zaječar, 50 assembly members are elected from eight lists, while in Kosjerić, 27 members are elected from three lists. Polling stations are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, with an election silence period…
Gas prices in Europe have reached their highest level in the past year due to increased demand from low temperatures and the removal of the price cap in the EU. On the Dutch TTF exchange, the gas price rose to 53.9 euros per megawatt-hour, the highest since October 2023. Since mid-September, prices have increased by…
Pope Francis has finally made a concrete move in the fight against sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. He appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission for the protection of minors. The commission was established in 2014 in response to a series of sexual abuse scandals that shook…
**The Hellish Saga of Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland: Hollywood’s Most Bitter Sister Rivalry** Hollywood is famous for glamour, stars, and dazzling careers, but few stories are as toxic and dramatic as that of sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland. Their relationship was not just a family bond — it was a fierce…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Chinese bishop for the first time in history, marking a significant step in implementing the 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China. The agreement grants Chinese authorities some influence over the appointment of church leaders, while the pope retains veto power. This move aims to overcome divisions between the…
Vidovdan, a day with huge historical importance for the Serbian people, might turn into a full-blown street battle this year. Interior Minister Ivica Dačić openly expresses concern about the protests scheduled for June 28, warning that the police will respond to any violence or attempts to seize government institutions. Dačić has called on all participants…
The Teaching and Scientific Council of the Medical Faculty at the University of Belgrade rejected the proposal to introduce online classes. Students enthusiastically welcomed this decision, and professors expressed unity with the students. Despite pressures and proposals from the faculty administration, the majority of teachers and students agreed that teaching should remain in the traditional,…
Tehran has denied claims that it sent any messages to Israel via a third country, following statements by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Iran requested Cyprus to convey messages to Israel. Christodoulides said he would discuss this with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing Cyprus’s role as a regional intermediary aiming to ease tensions. This…
Radmila Tomović was a popular actress in the early 2000s, known for her role as Nada in the series “Lisice.” She rarely spoke about her private life and chose a quiet life away from the public eye. She was married to British choreographer Peter Greenwood, but they divorced. Radmila changed her image and now has…
Following a Russian attack on an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, a fire broke out, with preliminary reports indicating no casualties. Explosions were heard in the region, and an air raid alert was declared due to Russian drones. Similar attacks occurred in the Kherson region, where one person was killed and another injured….
