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Giorgos Mazonakis: Arrests and new evidence amid probe into Greek star's death

The case dominating debate in Greece and Cyprus involves one of the country's biggest music stars, also popular in the Balkans. He suffered a cardiac arrest at an Athens medical practice. Investigators are examining two plasma-exchange machines and the timeline of events.

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How to stop Ratko Mladić’s death being politicised?

Respect for the dead is deeply rooted in the Balkans, writes Orhan Dragaš in an opinion piece for Euronews. Nevertheless, the Serbian state neither organised the funeral, in order to stop Mladić’s death beiing politicised. Even if the political cost of doing so is high.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows

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

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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.

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How Animals That Live in Darkness Evolved Their Extraordinary Adaptations and What They Teach Us

When Eyes Become ExpensiveThe Mexican blind cavefish, Astyanax mexicanus, is the same species as its sighted river-dwelling relatives. Put them side by side and you see almost identical bodies, except the cave population has no eyes at all, just smooth skin where the sockets would be. This happened across roughly…

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US and European diplomats continue standoff over top Bosnia and Herzegovina post

European powers resist Trump administration’s pick for high representative after incumbent pushed out

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From the Caspian to the Balkans: What Air Serbia’s Baku-Belgrade route is really like

Air Serbia’s new Baku to Belgrade route is offering travellers a smoother connection between the Caucasus, the Balkans and wider Europe.

Euronews

Where the past curls up everywhere: A Balkan journey through time and memory

Exploring the Balkans is like stepping into a living museum, where the aroma of tobacco and traces of post-communism paint a vivid portrait of yesteryears. The charm of cities such as Tirana and Prizren beckons travelers to reminisce, as each monument and street name serves as a bridge linking modernity…

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Off the Record: Politics, protests and dead flamingos dominate EU-Western Balkans summit

Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo provides highlights and analysis from the EU-Western Balkans summit held this week in her signature newsletter Off the Record.

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Albania's Edi Rama tells Euronews there is 'no alternative' to EU accession

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no alternative for his country to EU accession. He also warned about the risks posed by anti-EU forces and “third actors” operating in the Western Balkans.

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EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects

Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries

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Revealed: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026

New short-term rental data reveals a huge gap in accommodation costs across Europe, with nightly rates starting below €40 in parts of the Balkans and exceeding €200 in some of the continent’s most sought-after destinations.

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Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump

Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it

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Women Are the Creators of This Earth, and Men Are Simply Their Creations

For six thousand years, men have written the myths. They put a male god in the sky, gave him a beard, and had him fashion the first woman from a spare rib, as if the womb could be retrofitted from a bone. It is the most audacious lie in human…

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Middle East war imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans

Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But experts tracking the rare birds say local teams have struggled to find more than a handful in recent weeks, raising fears that the wars in the…

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EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan

Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall award of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian

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79 Hilariously Relatable Eastern European Memes That Feel Like Growing Up All Over Again (New Pics)

Life in Eastern Europe and the Balkans is full of contrasts, traditions, and some unforgettable quirks. The Dem Romanians page collects the funniest takes on everyday experiences, turning cultural oddities into memes that are equal parts relatable and hilarious.

Euronews

State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?

State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe. In Northern and Western Europe, pensions often meet or exceed basic expenses while in Eastern Europe and the Balkans they often fall short of covering them.

The Guardian - UK

‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro

Mountain walks, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on an adventurous trip to the Balkans

The Guardian - UK

Particle pollution in the Balkans is the highest in Europe, research finds

Study also says Balkan levels are often higher than in Beijing – and sometimes among the highest in the world

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