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Serbian police detain dozens amid clashes with anti-government demonstrators -VIDEO
News.Az
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“We show once again that we will not stop,” law student Stefan Ivakovic told the AFP news agency. “We will rally as long as it takes until the demands are met.” Sladjana Lojanovic, 37, a farmer from the town of Sid in the north, said she came to...
Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters
Jersey Evening Post
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June 28, 2025
Riot police fired tear gas at thousands of anti-government protesters in Serbia’s capital on Saturday. The major rally in Belgrade against Serbia’s populist president, Aleksandar Vucic, was called to back the demand for an early parliamentary...
EU-harmonized Inflation Slows to 2.3% y/y in May
Albanian Daily News
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Albania's EU-harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 2.3% year-on-year in May, after rising by 2.6% in April, the statistical office, INSTAT, said on Wednesday. The HICP increase was mainly driven by an 8.4% rise in recreation and...
Montenegro's Region Launches New Youth Service To Empower Future Generations
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. The Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Municipality of Zeta (Montenegro) have signed a Cooperation Agreement for the establishment and operation of the Youth Service in the Municipality of...
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Anti-government protests continue in Serbia's Belgrade as students call for early vote
Firstpost
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June 28, 2025
Belgrade is bracing for yet another student-led protest on Saturday to pressure Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic to call for a snap parliamentary election after nearly eight months of rallies that have rattled his firm grip on power in...
Hobbs signs bipartisan state budget to avoid government shutdown
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 28, 2025
Arizona’s state government will not shut down next week after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan state budget approved by the Arizona House and Senate. The $17.6 billion budget was the product of negotiations between Hobbs, Democratic...
Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia
Newsday - New York
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia’s capital on Saturday during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic demanding an early parliamentary election. The...
Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters demanding an early vote
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Several protesters were handcuffed by police, and an officer was seen injured on the ground during the ongoing street battles. It was unclear whether others were injured. As the protest formally ended, the demonstrators threw eggs, plastic bottles...
EU enlargement is a 'strategic imperative' – Ian Borg
Times of Malta
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June 19, 2025
The European Union should continue to build on the momentum of the enlargement process in the light of encouraging prospects of new members joining, Foreign Minister Ian Borg said on Thursday. Speaking in Taormina during a ministerial meeting...
Montenegro and Moldova: MEPs applaud EU membership progress | News
The European Times
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June 18, 2025
Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well as the fight against organised crime and corruption. In a report...
Arizona averts government shutdown as Hobbs signs $17.6 billion bipartisan budget
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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PHOENIX – State government will not shut down Monday night. Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday penned her approval to a nearly $17.6 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins Tuesday. That followed a Thursday night vote by the House and...
Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters demanding an early election
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The huge crowd chanted “We want elections!” as they filled the capital’s central Slavija Square and several blocks around it, with many unable to reach the venue. Tensions were high before and during the gathering. Riot police deployed around...
Gov. Hobbs signs state budget, averting a government shutdown
Arizona’s Family
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June 27, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the state budget on Friday, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown after the Democratic governor chose to veto two earlier proposals by Republican lawmakers. Arizona Senate Republicans...
Why the Adriatic Is 2025’s Most Underrated Cruise and Sailing Destination
Cruise Addicts - Georgia
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June 27, 2025
If you’re already dreaming about where to set sail in 2025, you’re not alone. With travel booming again and travelers craving more meaningful, less crowded experiences, the Adriatic Sea is quickly climbing the charts as Europe’s best-kept cruising...
Arizona governor caps off quarrelsome legislative session with budget approval
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 28, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Friday a bipartisan budget that boosts pay for first responders and… PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Friday a bipartisan budget that boosts pay for first responders and increases...
Gov. Hobbs signs state budget, averting a government shutdown
Arizona’s Family
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June 27, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the state budget on Friday, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown after the Democratic governor chose to veto two earlier proposals by Republican lawmakers. Arizona Senate Republicans...
BiH adopts Draft Reform Plan needed for Country to receive €1 Billion from EU
Sarajevo Times
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June 27, 2025
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday adopted a draft reform plan and a list of reforms, thus creating the conditions for access to billions of euros that the European Union has earmarked for BiH as part of the financial...
Balkan States Evacuate Citizens from Israel Amid Escalating Conflict
Balkan Insight
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June 18, 2025
In North Macedonia, a first group of citizens evacuated from Israel arrived at Skopje airport late Tuesday night on a government jet. Photo: North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski/Facebook. Hundreds of citizens of Balkan states have...
Arizona House approves $17.6B budget, averting government shutdown
Daily Independent - Arizona
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PHOENIX - State government will not shut down Monday night. On a 40-16 vote, the state House late Thursday approved a nearly $17.6 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins Tuesday morning. That is virtually identical to the deal...
AZ governor Hobbs says she'll sign $17.6 billion budget after vetoing it earlier in the week
Just the News
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June 27, 2025
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday afternoon she will sign the bills for the bipartisan $17.6 billion budget passed by the Legislature earlier in the day. Hobbs said she expected to sign the legislation later on Friday. When she does, that...