THE TRUTH ABOUT: Balkans | History Defined

'Nostradamus of the Balkans' Predicts Alien Encounter and End of Vladimir Putin's Regime in 2026

Baba Vanga's alleged 2026 predictions include alien contact and political changes in Russia, but historical evidence remains elusive.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Trump White House in ‘full-on panic mode’ over close advisers hired by pro-Putin Balkans government

While Trump is ‘livid’ over his party’s doomed prospects in midterms, some of his top allies are maintaining relationships with Russian-linked leaders

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Serbia and Albania: Two European Countries Indians Can Visit Without a Schengen Visa

Why These Two Countries Matter for Indian Passport HoldersThe Indian passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to roughly 60 destinations. Europe, almost entirely locked behind the Schengen visa process, has been the hardest wall to clear. Serbia and Albania are the exceptions that most Indians overlook. Serbia allows Indian nationals…

Times Life · Sep 30

Hiking canyons can quickly turn deadly when storms hit – what you should know before going in

Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts, the Balkans and the Appalachians.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Emergency crews struggle to bring wildfire burning for weeks in Serbia under control

Warnings for extreme conditions have been issued across most of the Balkans, as authorities warn of a return to sweltering heat that has swept across Europe this summer.

Euronews · Aug 20

Built in 1913, this 177-foot steam tug survived two world wars but sank after hitting a German mine in 1945; drought has now exposed its wreck in Serbia

Amidst severe drought, a historic steam tug once lost beneath the Sava River has resurfaced, delighting locals who flock to witness 'Sava's Titanic'. This vessel, which sank in 1945 after a tragic encounter with a mine, revitalizes memories of the Balkans' complex history. Its emergence underscores the grim water shortages…

The Times of India · Aug 20

77 Posts And Memes That Show Why People From Eastern Europe Are Built Different (New Pics)

Tourists traveling to Europe for the first time will likely have premier destinations like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal at the top of their priority list. Visiting Eastern Europe and some of the Slavic countries may just be secondary, and if so, you’re missing out on a lot. To give…

Bored Panda · Aug 18

Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C

The most intense heat is expected across Western and Southern Europe, with France, Italy and Spain among the hardest-hit countries. But the Balkans and the United Kingdom are also sweltering under the heat.

Euronews · Aug 12

Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows

Record-low water levels are disrupting navigation on Croatia’s Danube and Drava rivers.

Euronews · Aug 10

In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosives

Honeybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and artificial intelligence are now employed to track the insects' movements in real-time. This innovative approach could help locate land mines left from past conflicts in the Balkans.

The Economic Times · Aug 7