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Nikola Tesla: A Balkan Visionary for a Global Future
Nikola Tesla was a Balkan visionary whose influence continues to shape the very world in which we live in myriad ways. Every year on July 10, the world marks the birth of Nikola Tesla—a man whose genius continues to shape our technological...

Radu Jude, Abdellatif Kechiche Head to Locarno as Swiss Fest Announces Lineup, An ‘Ambitious and Exciting Edition’
Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has announced its full lineup, which will see Radu Jude, Abdellatif Kechiche and Ben Rivers competing for its prestigious Golden Leopard. Jude, who won the Special Jury Prize only two years ago – for “Do Not...

Change of command for NATO troops in Latvia (B-ROLL)
NATO’s multinational brigade Latvia has been out on parade to mark a change of command. Synopsis NATO’s multinational brigade Latvia is under new command. Led by Canada, it is made up of troops from 14 NATO Allies – Albania, Canada, Czechia,...

Muscat Municipality announces the winners, concluding the ‘Design Competition 2025’
MUSCAT : Muscat Municipality today announced the winners of the Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025 during the competition’s closing ceremony, held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dr. Kamil Fahad Mahmood Al-Said, Secretary...

Folk Dance & Music Festival Brings Artists from 10 Countries to the Stage in Durrës
The coastal city of Durrës has transformed into a hub of folklore in recent days, hosting the 6th edition of the International Folk Dance & Music Festival. Artists, musicians, and dancers from 10 different countries — including Albania, Kosovo,...

Construction of gas interconnector with capacity of 1.5 billion m3 per year between Serbia and Macedonia announced – Srbijagas and Nomagas sign Memorandum
The public company Srbijagas has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the operator of the national natural gas transport system of North Macedonia, Nomagas AD from Skopje. The document on future bilateral cooperation...

ATM's proposal to rename South Africa as Azania: What does it mean and how do South Africans feel about it?
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced its intention to table a proposal before Parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee to rename South Africa as the Republic of Azania. According to the party, the move is a part of a...

Bulgartransgaz Reports Increased Market Interest in Bulgaria - Romania Exit Capacity
In line with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) auction calendar, Bulgartransgaz held auctions for firm annual capacity product at the interconnection points with neighbouring countries on the Regional Booking...

Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgarias Modern History
On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria's modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where...

Locarno: Radu Jude, Abdellatif Kechiche & ‘Viet And Nam’ Filmmaker Trương Minh Quý Among Directors Set To Debut New Works In Competition
Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival will debut 17 features, including new works by Radu Jude and Abdellatif Kechiche, as part of its 2025 competition. This year’s event runs from August 6 to 16. The festival announced its competition lineups this...

Western Balkans Leaders’ Meeting reaffirms Commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan
Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and the leaders of the six Western Balkans partners (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) gathered in Skopje for a high-level meeting dedicated to the...

BiH adopts Draft Reform Plan needed for Country to receive €1 Billion from EU
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday adopted a draft reform plan and a list of reforms, thus creating the conditions for access to billions of euros that the European Union has earmarked for BiH as part of the financial...

Big-match preview: The New Saints are back in Champions League action
The Park Hall side go into the first qualifying round clash with a host of fond memories from last season’s impressive run which saw them play 14 European ties between July and December. Saints made history by becoming the first JD Cymru Premier...

Montenegro, Hungary Dive Into Strategic Deals On Infrastructure And IT Co-Op
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. Prime Minister of North Macedonia Milojko Spajić and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán signed bilateral agreements in Budapest that lay the foundation for cooperation on key strategic...

Heat wave in Balkans to ease, while wildfires continue in some areas
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - BELGRADE, Jul 7 (AA/APP): The heat wave gripping the Balkans is expected to ease in the coming days, meteorologists said Monday, as authorities continue to battle wildfires across the region....

EU Parliament groups agree to drop references to ‘Macedonian’ identity, language from report
File photo. [Shutterstock] The three largest political groups in the European Parliament – the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), the center-left Socialists & Democrats (S&D), and centrist Renew Europe – have agreed to remove references...

Tensions Flare Between Bulgaria and Viktor Orbán’s Regime
The propaganda media network of Viktor Orbán’s regime has launched a hysterical campaign against Bulgaria, BGNES reports. Following the adoption of Thomas Waitz's report on North Macedonia in the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European...

Journey into Darkness: The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Basel, Switzerland
When you let me go I barely stayed afloat I’m floating all alone Still holding on to hope —JJ, Austria, “Wasted Love” Winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Many waters Cannot quench love Neither can the floods Drown it —Yuval Raphael,...

Refreshed proposal for South Africa name change sparks debate
A YEARS-old proposal to change South Africa’s name is back in the spotlight as political parties plan to approach Parliament on the matter. According to media reports, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is spearheading the proposal,...

Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgaria’s Modern History
On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria’s modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where...