Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
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Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador
President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an ‘unwritten rule’ by announcing its ambassador before approval.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup
Luka Modric suffered a facial fracture in AC Milan’s game against Juventus and underwent surgery the following day.
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Srebrenica: Genocide on Trial
The horrors of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the war crimes trials that gave birth to the ICC.
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Most Germans, French see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, survey shows
Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds.
Croatia reintroduces mandatory military conscription after 17 years
Defence Minister Ivan Anusic cites rise in ‘various types of threats’ amid regional concerns and Russia-Ukraine war.
‘Huge step’: Lakers’ Luka Doncic shows off summer shred in Men’s Health
The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men’s Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country.
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It’s not just Trump, the EU is also waging an anti-migration crusade
The European Union’s border control policies may not be as visible as Trump’s but they are just as brutal.
Croatia’s President Milanovic re-elected in landslide run-off victory
Zoran Milanovic, a NATO critic, comfortably wins re-election, securing 74 percent of the vote.
