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Imagine Wimbledon without line judges! Yes, you read that right – after 148 years, the legendary line judges are retiring, replaced by cold, lifeless technology. No more flamboyant blazers, no more moments of judges leaning forward, hands on knees, ready to make split-second calls. All replaced by electronic line-calling systems that can earn hundreds of…
A year of secret recordings, a €10,000 bribe, and tenders open for just 20 minutes – welcome to the corruption circus at KBCA Zagreb! Ana Budimir and five other arrested officials, along with Airmed Solutions director Matija Herceg, were caught rigging public procurement deals that yielded at least €90,000 in illegal profits. When a tender…
Serbian Finance Minister Siniša Mali announced amendments to the youth housing law that will allow young people to build a house or purchase a prefabricated building on their own land. The amendments include the introduction of a guarantee scheme for affordable housing loans, where guarantors can also be unemployed individuals, and the state will pay…
The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated with a series of airstrikes conducted by Israel targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Natanz nuclear facility. The attacks caused significant damage and the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military officials. Iran retaliated with ballistic missile attacks on Israeli cities, resulting in casualties and injuries. The Israeli military maintains…
CEO compensations in the US reached record levels in 2023, with a median value of $16.8 million annually, largely driven by stock-based and performance-based awards. Among the highest paid are James Anderson of Coherent, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, H. Lawrence Larry Calp Jr. of General Electric, and Satya Nadella of Microsoft. Their compensations reflect a…
The football world has just been rocked! Nico Williams, the brilliant 22-year-old winger of Athletic Bilbao, has decided to extend his contract with his club, leaving Barcelona in total shock and without their mega transfer of the season. While Catalan media had been claiming for months that the transfer was all but done, Athletic announced…
The cherry harvest in Merošina this year faces reduced yields due to adverse weather conditions such as low temperatures, frost, and rainy periods during flowering. Although the yield is lower compared to previous years, the quality of cherries remains exceptionally high, with a distinctive taste and a good balance of sugar and acidity. Producers note…
When Ceca Ražnatović takes the stage in Niš, expect a spectacle! The music star held a concert at the Niš Fortress plateau in front of 15,000 people, breaking all records. Emotions ran high, and Ceca shared her impressions and how her family has been her biggest support since the start of her career. At the…
**Three Fingers, One Motorcycle, and a Ban: How a Serbian Youth Became Persona Non Grata in Croatia** Imagine this: a young man from Serbia rides his motorcycle in Croatia and posts a photo showing three fingers — a gesture police associate with nationalist symbols. The result? He’s immediately banned from entering the country and faces…
A migrant’s body was found at the Eugen Kvaternik military training ground in Slunj. The investigation determined that the death was not caused by violence or a criminal act. An autopsy will be conducted to establish the exact circumstances of the death. Relevant authorities, including the county prosecutor’s office in Karlovac, have been notified. The…
