Friday, 10th October 2025

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Vandalism Strikes Dubrovnik’s 15th-Century Small Onofrio Fountain

In the quiet, early hours of Sunday, Dubrovnik awoke to the news that one of its most treasured historic landmarks — the Small Onofrio...

Europe’s Oldest Lakeside Settlement Unearthed in Albania

Excavations in the Lin area have uncovered what researchers believe could be Europe’s oldest known lakeside settlement, dating back over 8,000 years. Wooden pile structures preserved in...

Slovenia’s AI Leap: Building the Future

With one of Europe’s fastest supercomputers and a UNESCO-backed AI research hub, Slovenia is stepping onto the global stage with a bold message: ethical...

Slovenia’s Timeless Jurjevanje Festival

In the quiet Slovenian town of Črnomelj, something remarkable happens each June. The pastoral calm of Bela Krajina bursts into colour, rhythm and joy as...

The 500-Year-Old Easter Tradition Still Alive on Hvar

Every Holy Thursday, as dusk cloaks the Croatian island of Hvar, a centuries-old ritual awakens. For nearly 500 years, the Za Križen procession has united six villages—Jelsa,...

Kotor’s Cruise Season Sets Sail

Kotor, a jewel of the Adriatic, is preparing to kick off its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the MSC Opera on April 10, marking...

Viking Star Docks in Kotor

In a scene that blends modern luxury with centuries-old charm, the Viking Star, a floating palace owned by the Norwegian-American cruise giant Viking Ocean Cruises, made...

Ohrid Property Prices Surge

Ohrid, the jewel of Macedonia's lakeside, is experiencing a property boom that’s breaking all records. As foreign buyers flock to the area, prices for new...

Končar Unveils World’s First Battery-Powered Regional Train

In a significant move towards sustainable transport, Croatian engineering giant Končar has unveiled its revolutionary fully battery-powered regional train, which is poised to make...

Dubrovnik Celebrates 45 Years of UNESCO Heritage

In 2024, Dubrovnik commemorated a remarkable milestone: 45 years since its Old Town was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. This anniversary was not...

Zuckerberg Predicts Mobile Phones Will Disappear by 2030

TThis is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people...

ProCredit Launches ProConnect Platform

The platform is the first of its kind in the region, offering firms the ability to present their products...

Switzerland Tops Global Innovation Ranking, China Enters Top 10

China has entered the top 10 for the first time, taking the 10th spot and replacing Germany, which fell...

Meta, Google, Microsoft Pay Top AI Experts Up to $300K

Meta, Google, and Microsoft offer top researchers up to $300,000 annually—and up to $1.5M over four years. Meta recently...

World First: Albania Elevates AI to Ministerial Rank

In a world first, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence system to ministerial rank. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced...
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