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Climate change is already rewriting the job market in the Western Balkans
By Majlinda Bregu Secretary-General, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) “What remains of life when illusions are gone? Responsibility.” Imre Kertész, Hungarian Nobel Laureate, posed this question with haunting precision. Today, it echoes far...

Day Two of Albanian Parliament Speaker Spiropali's Official Visit to Bulgaria
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...

Goulash: Plan B for Orbán’s Defeat, Russian Doxing of Central Europeans, and V4 Defense Dilemmas
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...

Media Review: July 10
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...

Does the football season ever really end?
“Let’s hear it for the boys — make some noise!” cries the voice over the public address system at Park Hall Stadium on a beautiful summer evening. It’s July 8, in Oswestry, an English market town that’s only three miles from the Welsh border and...

On way to festival: 17-year-old Ukrainian girl loses arm in bus traffic accident in Hungary
Sofiia Maleryk. Photo: Nataliia Koshyk on Facebook Sofiia Maleryk, 17, from Lviv, has been seriously injured as a result of a large-scale traffic accident in Hungary. Sofiia had to have her arm amputated, and she also broke her leg. Source: Lviv...

Arda Turan: ‘When Real and Barça went on tours Atlético ran in the mountains’
Arda Turan knows the question is coming. How has the firebrand who thrilled and exasperated during a successful, sometimes wildly controversial, playing career become a manager with the temperament to take on one of Europe’s most delicate jobs? It...

Seven award winning books by Canberra authors you need to read
Posted on 10 July, 2025 Looking for a new book? These local award winners are worth picking up. This year MARION (formerly known as the ACT Writers Centre), received a record number of applications to the 2025 ACT Literary Awards – and the...

Europe's freak back-to-back heat-domes killed 2,300 in eight days with temperatures 'reaching 48C', study finds - as continent is ravaged by more wildfires and extreme weather
As many as 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the recent two-week heatwave, bleak new research has found. British scientists studying the 10 days to July 2, and looking at cities including London, Madrid,...

Summer programs offer ‘lifelong learning, lifetime fun’ in Red Wing
From inflatable hamster wheel races to sports clinics led by professional athletes, Red Wing Community Education and Recreation is offering a wide range of summer activities for residents of all ages. “Our department slogan is lifelong learning,...

Europe’s Intense Heatwave Ignites Widespread Wildfires
(MENAFN) A relentless heatwave engulfing Europe has ignited widespread wildfires and triggered urgent emergency responses across multiple nations, displacing thousands and forcing widespread evacuations and shutdowns. In Catalonia, northeastern...

Hemofarm Acquires Fortacell: A Strategic Move to Strengthen Market Position
Hemofarm has announced the acquisition of the Fortacell brand, renowned for its supplements that support immunity, health, and vitality. This strategic move underscores Hemofarm’s commitment to developing innovative products tailored to the needs...

Forum of Arab University Graduates Held in Tirana
For the first time, a forum for graduates from Saudi universities in Balkan countries was held in Tirana. This major event, organized by Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Umm Al-Qura University, and the Islamic University of Madinah under the...

Media Review: July 7
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...

Heatwave in Europe Attributed to 2,300 Deaths, Scientists Say
21A rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday estimates that approximately 2,300 people died across a dozen European cities during the extreme heatwave that swept Western Europe in late June and early July. Researchers attribute around...

6,823 Mpox Cases and 16 Fatalities Last Month
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the 54th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which began in May 2022. The WHO Director-General recently confirmed that the ongoing upsurge of mpox cases...

Bus сarrying Ukrainian сhildren сrashes in Hungary, 21 injured
Editor's Note: This story has been updated with additional details from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. A bus carrying Ukrainian children veered off the road and overturned on a Hungarian highway on July 6, leaving 21 people injured, Ukraine's embassy...

Ohio National Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Several high-ranking officials from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, or USAFE-AFAFRICA, and the Ohio National Guard participated in the June 26 Distinguished Visitor day at Exercise Platinum Wolf 25 in...

Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?
Prices vary significantly between countries in Europe. Significant differences exist even between neighbouring countries such as Austria and Hungary — or Germany and Poland. But how can we best compare prices across Europe? And what are the most...

Turkish Airlines' '6 Continents' Challenge Ends Early Likely Due To Higher-Than-Anticipated Participation
Airlines have increasingly been launching new promotions to encourage travel and boost loyalty program engagement. Turkish Airlines rolled out a global offer last month that allowed its Miles&Smiles loyalty members to earn one million bonus miles...