Lifestyle

Strong Majority of Croatians Back EU Membership

A large majority of Croatian citizens continue to view the country’s membership in the European Union positively, with 81%...

Air Conditioning: Luxury or Modern Necessity?

Not long ago, air conditioning was considered a luxury in many households across the region. Many older homes had no cooling systems at all,...

Katherine Haataja, Founder of the Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival

Building an Opera Country

Twenty years after founding Operosa and thirteen years after bringing the festival to Montenegro, Katherine Haataja reflects on building institutions, nurturing talent and creating...

Creators

Beyond the Postcard

Two voices, millions of impressions, and a shift in how Croatia is seen, visited, and lived FOR YEARS, CROATIA HAS BEEN sold to the world...

Fashion

From Parisian Salons to Global Empires

By: Ivana Karalejic , Photo: Miamaya How Luxury Fashion Became One of the World’s Most Powerful Industries Luxury fashion is often associated with beauty, craftsmanship and...

Wildscope

Where Flamingos Paint The Lagoon Pink

Along Albania's southern coast, thousands of flamingos gather each year in the lagoons around Vlora and Narta. Most visitors come looking for beaches. Those...

EXIT Festival Arrives in Montenegro Next Week

EXIT Festival will make its Montenegrin debut from 3 to 6 July, transforming Velika Plaža in Ulcinj into one of the region's largest open-air music venues. The...

Just Another Sports Competition or a Step in the Right Direction?

Less than two rounds into the tournament, it is already clear that many of the stories capturing global attention are not necessarily about goals,...

Love Island Adria to premiere on VOYO this September

The global entertainment phenomenon Love Island will launch its regional edition, Love Island Adria, on the VOYO streaming platform in September 2026. The programme...

MFIC Regatta Brings Together Investors, Diplomats and Business Leaders in Montenegro

The Montenegrin Foreign Investors Council (MFIC) brought together representatives of international companies, diplomats, institutional partners and members of the business community for its second...

Slovenia Joins Top Five in Global Peace Index

Slovenia placed fourth globally, behind only Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland. Ireland rounded out the top five. The result marks Slovenia’s highest placement since the...

Why Rakija Hasn’t Conquered the World Yet

In bars, family homes and restaurants across Southeast Europe, rakija needs little introduction. For generations, the fruit brandy has been part of celebrations, business meetings,...

Roland-Garros 2026 Delivered Inspiration

One of the tournament’s most remarkable stories belonged to Polish player Maja Chwalińska. Ranked No. 114 in the world and forced to come through...

Wizz Air and Serbia Clash Over New Aviation Rules

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has accused Serbian authorities of introducing regulatory changes that could effectively force the company to shut down its base in Belgrade...

Fast Region, Faster Fashion: Are The Balkans Losing Their Style Identity?

For generations, clothing in Southeast Europe carried a story. Garments were repaired rather than discarded, passed down between siblings and cousins, and often purchased...

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