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Kosovo began excavating mass graves tied to the 1998-99 war near Kalluder e Vogel in Zubin Potok, following the discovery of human remains. The efforts aim to find missing individuals, including intellectuals who disappeared months before the war ended. Kosovo authorities believe the victims may be those caught trying to flee.

Kosovo began excavating newly discovered mass graves from the 1998-99 war in Zubin Potok, leading to hope for finding missing individuals, including those of Adem Ademi. The excavation efforts are ongoing despite complex political tensions between Kosovo and Serbia regarding cooperation on the fate of the missing persons. According to the Humanitarian Law Center, the conflict's missing include ethnic Albanians, Serbs, and Roma.

Kosovo began excavations at recently discovered mass graves tied to the 1998-99 war in areas near Upper and Lower Kalluder in Zubin Potok. The process has generated mixed feelings of hope and pain as authorities attempt to find remains of an estimated 1,600 missing people, including ethnic Albanians and Serbs. Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that the victims could be intellectuals who allegedly tried to flee during the conflict.

Daria Ershova moved from the Phoenix area of the US to Belgrade, Serbia, in 2025, finding a more affordable lifestyle with reduced rent. While her annual income rose to about $54,000 after starting a freelance consultancy, she noted that moving resulted in significant cost savings, dropping her rent from $2,000 to $650.

Russian attacks killed four people in Kyiv and its surrounding region, while Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region. The report details that Ukrainian air defenses struggled with regular barrages amid Moscow's full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for additional sanctions and U.S. military aid due to critical shortages of ammunition for defensive systems.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making a landmark first visit to Serbia on Saturday. The trip occurs against a backdrop of Serbia's leader scaling back its previously close ties with Russia.

Mohamed 'Siraj' Sirajudeen, owner of a company operating COVID-19 testing labs, pleaded guilty to paying $147 million to Anosh Ahmed's companies to facilitate a fake testing scheme that billed the federal government nearly $900 million. The scheme involved submitting over 1.3 million false claims for tests on uninsured individuals, with $293 million paid out. Ahmed remains in Serbia as U.S. authorities seek his extradition.

Low water levels in the Danube River, caused by drought, have exposed hulks of Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet abandoned in 1944. The ships, scuttled near the Serbian-Romanian border, were revealed again in 2022 and now threaten navigation as larger vessels cannot pass.

The Danube River's historically low water levels due to drought have exposed World War II-era German battleships, disrupting shipping and threatening power plants. The Serbian government, with EU support, is addressing the issue as low water levels, linked to global warming, create dangerous conditions.

Low water levels in the Danube are revealing approximately 200 Nazi ships near Prahovo, Serbia. Drought has severely restricted ferries, tourist boats, and shipping in the region.

Europe's rivers, including the Danube, have reached record lows due to drought and heat, exposing ancient mammoth remains and a Nazi shipwreck. The crisis is disrupting energy production, shipping, and tourism as water levels shrink to critical levels.

Record low water levels on the Danube River have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant to near shutdown, prompting conservation measures and regional energy strain. Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are implementing electricity restrictions as extreme heat and drought persist, with neighboring countries like Serbia and Romania also facing power and shipping disruptions.

Record low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants in Eastern Europe, pushing Hungary's Paks nuclear plant near shutdown and forcing conservation measures. Hungary has restricted electricity use and imported power to avoid an energy crisis as drought and heat persist.

Record low water levels on the Danube River have pushed Hungary's Paks nuclear plant to near shutdown, forcing conservation measures and regional electricity imports. Hungary's government has implemented voluntary and mandatory electricity savings, including halting electric freight trains during peak hours, as neighboring countries like Serbia and Romania also face energy disruptions due to declining Danube levels.

Travelers faced hourslong waits at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing in Bajakovo-Batrovci due to peak summer holiday traffic and scorching temperatures. The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) implementation coincided with the delays, though its direct impact remains unclear. Motorists reported exhaustion and frustration after waiting up to eight hours in lines stretching over seven kilometers.

Travelers at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing in Bajakovo-Batrovci faced hourslong waits and extreme heat during peak summer holiday traffic, with queues reaching seven kilometers and wait times up to eight hours. The delays coincided with the implementation of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES), though it was unclear if the system contributed to the congestion. Travelers reported exhaustion and frustration, with some comparing the experience to the worst they had encountered.

A war crimes trial in Pristina is proceeding against 21 Serb officials in absentia for the 1999 Racak massacre, which triggered NATO intervention. Serbian officials deny the killings occurred, claiming victims were fighters, while Kosovo prosecutors allege systematic executions. The accused include former police and intelligence leaders, with charges of murder, torture, and deportation.

A DW investigation found that women in Serbia face negative childbirth experiences, including non-WHO recommended practices and an overburdened system. The report highlights systemic issues impacting maternal care and dignity during childbirth.

The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to drought and heat in Central Europe, disrupting tourism and industry. In Budapest, the water level dropped to 23 cm, forcing cruise ships to dock far upriver and halting cargo operations. A cruise ship ran aground in Bulgaria, stranding 186 tourists, while hundreds of boats were marooned in Serbia.

The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to a prolonged drought and heat wave, disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe. The low levels have exposed rocks, shipwrecks, and sand bars, forced cruise ships to dock far from cities, and marooned cargo vessels in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Serbia.

The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to drought and heat, disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe. In Budapest, the water level dropped to 23 centimeters, forcing cruise ships to dock far upriver and halting cargo operations. A cruise ship ran aground in Bulgaria, stranding tourists, while hundreds of boats were marooned in Serbia.

Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, will stop resisting extradition from Serbia to Chicago, where he faces federal charges related to embezzlement and a $900 million fraud scheme involving fake COVID-19 testing. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has faced scrutiny amid recent issues with other prosecutions, and some co-defendants in Ahmed’s case have had charges dismissed or reached plea deals.

The Colorado National Guard is honoring its members who fought in World War I, 112 years after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.

Putin's 2022 speech on Ukraine referenced NATO's 1999 bombing of Belgrade, linking it to Russia's current actions and framing both as part of a shared narrative. The article explores how this historical reference and the political shifts in Hungary (Orbán’s fall) influence Serbia’s political trajectory, particularly under Aleksandar Vučić.

Documented cases of violence against Serbia's LGBTQ+ community have reached unprecedented levels. The attacks are linked to a broader societal shift targeting marginalized groups.

Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, remains a fugitive fighting extradition while a judge denied his request to dismiss charges in a $300 million fraud case linked to fake COVID-19 testing. The judge ruled Ahmed should not benefit from legal motions until he appears in court, despite other defendants in the case having charges dropped.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to pledge continued military and financial support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The visit coincided with Ukraine’s Statehood Day, and von der Leyen announced new measures to integrate European and Ukrainian defense industries and enhance air defenses for winter. Russian attacks killed at least eight Ukrainian civilians, and Western officials noted Ukraine’s increased drone and missile strikes disrupting Russian supply lines.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Statehood Day, pledging continued military and financial support against Russia's invasion. Ukraine's sovereignty has been under threat since 2014, with the 2022 full-scale invasion causing widespread destruction and displacement. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks are disrupting Russian supply lines, and EU officials highlight growing military momentum.

A Serbian woman prevented her husband from being sucked out of a Ryanair plane window at 20,000 feet. Her husband, Ljubiša Karović, 61, was pulled toward the broken window during the incident. She stated she thought 'If we die, we die together' during the crisis.

Serbia’s Vučić urges the EU to admit Western Balkan states as a group. Spain’s agriculture minister criticizes the EU for not doing enough to protect farmers.

Serbia is seeking U.S. investors for its energy sector, traditionally dominated by Russia. The president highlights the energy sector as an opportunity for American investment.

BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle maker, is promoting its high-performance batteries and superfast charging technology through a 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong using upgraded Z9GT models. The fleet has traveled across European countries including Italy, Croatia, Serbia, and Turkey as part of the test.

The article poses the question of whether air conditioning is beneficial or harmful and references a fake group chat offering real analysis. It mentions air conditioners in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 30, 2026.

A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing after a window dislodged, partially sucking a man out of the aircraft. Passengers helped pull him back in, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition. The flight, intended for Germany from Thessaloniki, returned due to the incident, which is under investigation.

Bosnia commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, with 10 victims' remains to be buried. High-ranking officials in Serbia and Republika Srpska continue to deny the genocide, calling it a 'fabricated myth.' The genocide, recognized as the worst atrocity in Europe since WWII, involved the execution of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys in 1995.

A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight mid-air while traveling from Greece to Germany. Other passengers pulled him back inside, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition.

Serbia's central bank has maintained interest rates amid upcoming election welfare plans, which may pose price risks. The Serbian National Bank's headquarters in Belgrade is noted in the context.

The European Union is divided over allowing Serbia to advance in its membership process, with the Commission supporting it as a geopolitical tool. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Donald Trump was right during a summit in Ankara. The European Anti-Fraud Office has warned about counterfeit condoms entering the bloc.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) dismantled an international counterfeit condom trafficking operation linked to China, seizing over 200,000 unsafe products sold under a well-known brand in Europe. Collaborating with Chinese authorities and national customs, OLAF disrupted the supply chain and highlighted the dangers of untested counterfeit medical devices.

Republican lawmakers Roger Wicker and Joe Wilson clashed over hosting the 2027 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly session in Charleston. Wicker reversed his initial support, citing catering and staffing issues, leading Wilson to accuse him of insensitivity. Wicker later threatened to bar Wilson from the delegation's flight, a threat he later reversed.