Why the world's wealthiest moving to the UAE should matter to all its residents

If you could live anywhere, where would you go? For a record number of entrepreneurs, investors and builders, the answer is increasingly the UAE. Recent estimates point to a striking global shift: this year, about 142,000 millionaires are expected...

Review: The Mountain Won’t Move

08/04/2025 - Petra Seliškar observes the life of three shepherd brothers, along with their sheep, cows and dogs, high up in the Šar Mountains in North Macedonia Usually, documentary projects spend more time in development and production than...

The glorious Albanian spots you’ll want to keep to yourself…

It’s hard to top Albania when it comes to short-haul adventure. What kept the Romans, Ottomans and Serbs from conquering its mountains wasn’t just strategy; these peaks are so ferocious legend has it the devil himself clawed them into being....

Andrej Lazarov dead aged 25: Tributes pour in for hero footballer as he died trying to save others during nightclub fire

A FOOTBALLER tragically died aged 25 trying to save others in a nightclub fire. At least 59 people were killed and more than 155 injured after the blaze broke out at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia. 2 Andrej Lazarov died in the nightclub...

Wales hand 18-year-old Ronan Kpakio surprise call-up after just one league start

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Cardiff’s Ronan Kpakio, 18, earns surprise Wales call-up after one league start

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Who was Andrej Lazarov? Soccer player dies while saving others in nightclub fire

Listen to article Andrej Lazarov, a 25-year-old professional footballer, died a hero in the early hours of Sunday, March 16, while trying to save others from a raging nightclub fire that killed at least 59 people and injured more than 155 in...

Mapped: Average Penis Length by Country

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Turkish Airlines Now Flies to One of Europe’s Oldest Cities

Turkish Airlines now flies to one of Europe’s oldest cities, adding a destination steeped in history and natural beauty to its expanding global network. The city in question is Ohrid, a UNESCO-protected city in North Macedonia, which becomes the...

Interview: ‘My son made medicinal cannabis history – now Jersey can too’

EXCLUSIVE “MEDICINAL cannabis gave me back my right, as a mother, to hope. But most importantly, it gave my son back his right to life.” That is how Charlotte Caldwell describes the impact of medical cannabis on her son Billy, who has a rare and...

EU Delegation to BiH expresses Concern over unused Growth Plan Fund

The European Commission has officially informed the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina about the reduction of indicated allocations within the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which provides financial resources for reforms and development....

UK ‘to ask Kosovo’ to take failed asylum seekers in overseas ‘return hubs plan’

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Turkish Airlines launches flights to Ohrid in N. Macedonia

ISTANBUL Türkiye's flag carrier Turkish Airlines has added Ohrid, one of North Macedonia’s key tourism destinations, to its flight network, according to a statement by the airlines Thursday. With this addition, Ohrid became the flag carrier’s...

UNESCO Expands World Heritage List With 26 New Sites In 2025

UNESCO has officially added 26 new destinations to its prestigious World Heritage List. This brings the total number of globally recognized landmarks to 1,248, spanning over 170 countries. The newly inscribed sites span six continents and showcase...

July 18, 2025 UPDATE

A roundup of domestic and international news July 18, 2025 UPDATE Newsroom, 18.07.2025, 19:06 Visit. Romanian President Nicuşor Dan has announced in Berlin that advanced negotiations are currently underway between German arms manufacturer...

Overcoming Seasonal Character of Tourist Services and Diversifying Them Is among Top Goals of Tourism Ministry

Overcoming the seasonal character of tourist services and diversifying them are among the biggest challenges in Bulgaria's product policy, which is aimed at sustainable development of the sector and improving the quality of tourism services, said...

Stunning 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Seen by Millions Across 3 Continents

Stargazers enjoyed a 'Blood Moon' Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. When the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep...

Record-Breaking Heatwave Grips Europe, Triggers Alerts, Closures, Wildfires

A record number of heat alerts have been issued across France and much of southern and eastern Europe as an intense heatwave continues to sweep the continent, threatening lives, disrupting services, and sparking wildfires. As of Monday, 84 out of...

NATO: The Most Dangerous Organization

By the time of its out-of-theater intervention in Afghanistan, it became clear that NATO now had the ability and permission to operate as the policeman of the U.S.-led order. Cover art by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. By...

National artist participates in Vevchani-2025 art symposium

The head of the Togrul Narimanbakov Association, Honored Artist Asmar Narimanbayova has represented the country at Vevchani-2025 International Art Symposium in North Macedonia, Azernews reports. Beneath the open sky, with sunlight streaming and...