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The ‘Serbian World’ Doctrine: A 21st Century Challenge to European Stability
BGNES
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July 13, 2025
In most cases, the Balkans are associated with wars, instability, and nationalist hatred. Even if all three descriptions are accurate, there is one question that remains unasked—but the answer to it reveals the reasons behind what has happened in...
72 Shorts to Compete at OIAF 2025
Animation World Magazine
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The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has revealed its 2025 Official Selections for animated shorts, including the Commissioned, Narrative, Non-Narrative, Student and Canadian Student categories. This year the festival received a...
The international plein air event "Bosilegrad in Color 2025" kicks off
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 14, 2025
Photo: GLAS Association – Bosilegrad The international plein air event, 'Bosilegrad in Colour 2025', will officially begin on 14 July at 18:30 local time. Organised by the GLAS Association – Bosilegrad, the event will run until 19 July, with the...
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: July 14, 2025
Balkan Insight
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July 14, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara, 12 July 2025. Photo: EPA/NECATI SAVAS Turkey: Erdogan supports PKK’s disarmament President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave full support for the process that has started since the...
Grey Area – Skopioids
Free Skate Magazine
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July 21, 2025
BY Will • July 21, 2025 Motherland “We started Grey Area to inspire skaters from this side of Europe, the eastern side.” Kuba Kaczmarczyk told me. “Of course I love the spots in western Europe as well, but I think they are quite played out, and...
Media Review: July 10
Bulgarian News Agency
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FOURTH NO–CONFIDENCE VOTE IN ZHELYAZKOV GOVERNMENT The fourth no-confidence vote in the cabinet of Rosen Zhelyazkov is scheduled to take place on Friday. Speaking on Bulgarian National Television, MP Vasil Pandov of Continue the Change-Democratic...
Ceremony welcomes 61 new citizens
The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois
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July 12, 2025
by Randy Pierce • Held during a time appropriately chosen because it occurred a couple of days prior to the annual celebration of our country’s independence, Collinsville’s Gateway Convention Center was the site of the swearing-in of 61 new United...
Open Balkan, closed doors: unveiling women’s limited opportunities
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Belgrade, Serbia, waiters during a break - © Shutterstock Despite the aspirations of the Open Balkan initiative to foster regional cooperation and economic integration, women continue to encounter barriers in accessing meaningful employment...
Denial as a Threat to the Balkans: Marking 30 Years Since the Srebrenica Genocide
Novinite
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DENIAL AS A THREAT TO THE BALKANS On the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: Manipulating Truth as a Strategy for the “Serb World” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arben Fetoshi With only one or two bones found from each of the seven victims being buried...
Albania earns UNESCO praise for heritage sites, told to keep pace
Gazeta Tema
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July 12, 2025
UNESCO has endorsed Albania’s efforts to protect four key heritage sites—Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Lake Ohrid—citing progress in management, restoration, and cross-border coordination. Butrint saw praise for upgrades and research, while...
Goulash: Plan B for Orbán’s Defeat, Russian Doxing of Central Europeans, and V4 Defense Dilemmas
Vsquare
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July 10, 2025
Greetings from Budapest! Thunderclouds have been rolling across Central Europe this week—and we’re already bracing for the political storms on the horizon. But first, we’re dishing up a fresh investigation into another key ingredient in Russia’s...
Texas Baptist entities feature in BWA business
The Baptist Standard - Texas
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July 9, 2025
The Baptist World Alliance General Council on July 9 approved 17 new BWA member bodies and partners—including five affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas or are closely connected with Texas Baptists. Convención Bautista Hispana de...
Media Review: July 7
Bulgarian News Agency
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The topic of Bulgaria joining the eurozone dominates Monday's news media. ECONOMY 24 Chasa's front-page story reads that because of the upcoming entry in the eurozone, banks in Bulgaria are reducing fees as early as in July to make the transition...
Siljanovska: The EU has a serious problem with democracy
BGNES
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July 8, 2025
“I am not shocked, although I am deeply disappointed by the nature of some amendments and even by the discussions in the European Parliament,” Siljanovska said regarding the consensus among the three largest political groups to remove the phrase...
Nikola Tesla: A Balkan Visionary for a Global Future
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
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...
Britons told the lesser-known holiday spots offering 'authentic experiences, without the price tag'
GB News
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July 10, 2025
British holidaymakers are shunning traditional European tourist destinations in favour of lesser-known Eastern European and Balkan countries, according to new data. In fact, nearly half of UK travellers are now looking for more authentic...
Day Two of Albanian Parliament Speaker Spiropali's Official Visit to Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali paid an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation her Bulgarian counterpart Nataliya Kiselova on Wednesday and Thursday. On the second day of her visit, she conferred with the Bulgarian National...
10 players to watch at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025, Division B
FIBA Basketball
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YEREVAN (Armenia) - The eyes of scouts and youth basketball fans turn to Europe, as the start of the FIBA U20 EuroBasket, Division B, approaches. This year, Yerevan will host the 21 teams that will be competing to claim the Division B title, as...
Ottawa Int’l Animation Fest Reveals 72 Short Film Selections
Animation Magazine
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July 10, 2025
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) announces the 72 animated short films selected to compete in the Commissioned Animation, Narrative Short Animation, Non-Narrative Short Animation, Student Animation and Canadian Student Animation...
National artist participates in Vevchani-2025 art symposium
AzerNews
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July 9, 2025
The head of the Togrul Narimanbakov Association, Honored Artist Asmar Narimanbayova has represented the country at Vevchani-2025 International Art Symposium in North Macedonia, Azernews reports. Beneath the open sky, with sunlight streaming and...