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Karan wins snap Presidential election in Bosnia’s Serb-Majority entity

Sinisa Karan, a long-time political figure in Republika Srpska and widely viewed as a close ally and preferred successor of former leader Milorad Dodik, has secured victory in the snap presidential election held in the Serb-majority entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to preliminary results released......

Macron reaffirms Serbia’s “European destiny” amid tensions with Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized Serbia’s European future during a phone call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday, urging Belgrade to move forward with reforms and EU integration, despite its close ties with Russia. "I reiterated my conviction that Serbia's destiny......

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik sentenced on appeal, challenges ruling

On August 1, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Bosnia confirmed the sentencing of Milorad Dodik, the political leader of Republika Srpska (RS), to one year in prison and six years of ineligibility from holding public office. Dodik, who has dominated Serb politics in Bosnia since 2006, was found guilty of......

Sweltering Heatwave Triggers Massive Power Outages in the Balkans

In a dramatic turn of events, a severe heatwave sweeping across the Balkans has pushed the region's power grid to its limits, resulting in widespread electricity outages on Friday. As temperatures soared to unprecedented levels, utility companies struggled to meet the surging demand, leaving vast......