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Democracy Digest: Witness Claims Chief Suspect in Murder of Slovak Journalist Had Protection

Elsewhere in the region, Hungarian parliament revokes planned withdrawal from the ICC; speculation explodes over possible sale of Czech maker of Semtex; Poland and UK sign a new security and…

May 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Kosovo Coming-of-Age Film Shows Local Stories ‘Can Connect Internationally’

Blerta Basholli says the Cannes award for her film about a girl maturing in war-afflicted Kosovo shows local films can reach an audience far beyond Kosovo’s borders.

May 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Vucic Visit Shows China is Now Belgrade’s Key Partner, not Russia

Serbia’s foreign policy officials rests on 'four pillars’ – but for Belgrade, the no-drama Chinese ‘pillar’ is starting to outshine all the rest.

May 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Wakeup Moment? North Macedonia Femicides Spur Call for Action, Not Words

Authorities say they are responding faster to domestic violence reports – but a series of recent deaths or murders of women suggests the gap between promises and meaningful change remains…

May 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Croatia Unveils Taxes on ‘Excess’ Profits and Short-Term Rentals

Minister says new taxes on company profits and short-term rentals will help to curb inflation, now running at 5.4 per cent, one of the highest levels in the EU.

May 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Preparing for War: How WWII Serb Suffering Was Weaponised Decades Later

As tensions grew in Yugoslavia, Serbia used the crimes committed by the fascist Ustasha forces of World War Two to whip up fear and hatred of Croats, preparing the public…

May 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Turkey’s ‘Absolute Nullity’ Crisis Could Boost the Opposition, Not Destroy It

The court ruling that ousted the main opposition party’s leadership and the riot police raid on its headquarters have caused public revulsion at an open display of injustice – particularly…

May 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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As Kosovo Election Nears, Women Bear Brunt of Online Abuse and Manipulation

Women politicians such as ex-President Vjosa Osmani are frequent targets of AI-generated false content and online abuse as Kosovo heads to the polls.

May 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Ukraine Names Bosnian Serb Suspected of War Crimes in Kyiv Area

Ukrainian Security Service says it suspects Davor Savicic, alleged commander of the Wolves combat unit, tortured and mistreated civilian captives while fighting for Russia in Ukraine in 2022.

May 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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Croatia Hails Arbitration Case Win Against Hungary’s MOL Over Gas Dispute

Economy Minister welcomes ruling dismissing Hungarian oil company's claims against Croatia over alleged breaches of Gas Business Agreement.

May 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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EU Sanctions Slash Russian Investments in Montenegro

Central Bank data shows direct investments from Russia have fallen by 73 per cent since EU sanctions were imposed in 2022 over the war against Ukraine.

May 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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Telling the Human Story of What Made Montenegro’s Partisans Fight

Drawing on his father’s World War II experiences, Marko Vukosavovic’s new book about Montenegro's anti-fascist resistance adds a personal touch to the history of the Yugoslav Partisan struggle.

May 27, 2026 · 1 min read