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Djedovic Handanovic: New request sent for delay of US sanctions on NIS
BELGRADE - The Serbian government has sent a new request to the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in support of a request by Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS for an extension of an operating licence...

'Entire UAE With Me': Emirati Woman Bikes From Dubai To Iraq On Self-Discovery Journey
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Eight days, one motorcycle and a journey from Dubai to Iraq. That is how Emirati Fatima Al Loghani went on a journey of self-discovery. The trip was neither for leisure nor for work. During her travels, she represented the...

Capital, power and war: The crisis of Russia’s peripheral accumulation regime
An event organised by the Left Political Prisoners Support Fund and Freedom Zone in support of Russian political prisoners, in Belgrade this July, gave Ilya Matveev and me a rare opportunity to continue — this time face to face — our ongoing...
Woe to be in England
On Monday, July 28, 2025, President Donald Trump welcomed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, to his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland. When welcoming the Prime Minister, Trump strongly indicated his support for free...

NYFF Reveals 2025 Currents Lineup, Including New Films by Tsai Ming-liang and Radu Jude
The New York Film Festival continues to roll out its 2025 lineup, with the 63rd annual edition of the festival promising to give New York cinephiles access to many of the biggest titles emerging from the world of global cinema this year. In...

Boulder Imaging, Oikon Launch IdentiFlight
Boulder Imaging has partnered with Oikon Ltd., Croatia's leading environmental consultancy, to bring AI-powered bird protection technology to wind farms across Southeast Europe. Through the deployment of Boulder Imaging's IdentiFlight system, the...

Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' but Not Putin. Does He Know What a Dictator Is?
President Donald Trump sure picked a curious venue to start calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator." It was February 19, halfway through a remarkable two-week run in which America reversed its approach to both the...

What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out
It's been over a week since Congress granted the White House its wish to claw back $7.9 billion that Congress previously allocated for spending on disease and famine control, disaster relief and promoting democracy. But the details on what the...

Bridging Understanding and Innovation
The cultural richness of Serbia, the warmth of its people, and the depth of the country’s challenges and aspirations make this posting both complex and inspiring – H.E. Mrs. Anne Elisabeth LUGON-MOULIN HE. Mrs. Anne Elisabeth LUGON-MOULIN,...

Greta Thunberg Announces Upcoming Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced that she will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of her tour of the countries of the region and support for other climate activists. Thunberg is currently in Belgrade to support, as she...

Trump tariffs mapped: The countries hit by US president’s sweeping new trade war levies
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Innovation as the Cornerstone of Cooperation
The Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce plays an increasingly visible role in shaping Serbia’s innovation ecosystem and advancing green solutions. From EXPO 2027 and digital healthcare to deepening bilateral investments, its strategic directions are...

5 things to know for August 7: Tariffs, Fort Stewart shooting, ICE, DC, Chikungunya virus
Follow The Trump administration plans to restore and reinstall two Confederate monuments. One statue, which will be erected at Arlington National Cemetery, features a Black woman “depicted as a ‘Mammy,’ holding the infant of a White officer, and...

G. Zafeiris: Magnesia missed a crucial opportunity for substantial tourism promotion
The president of the Magnesia Hoteliers Association, Giorgos Zafeiris, expressed strong complaints about the lack of coordination in the tourism promotion of Thessaly, speaking to NEO 103.3 FM. Mr. Zafeiris accused the Region of Thessaly and the...

Maine school covered up staff assault on disabled student, lawsuit claims
The mother of a disabled student has filed a lawsuit against a Maine school and a former employee, accusing them of hurting her son, covering it up and improperly holding him and others in a “seclusion room.” Bobbi Jo Simard of Chelsea brought the...

Back-to-school event in Jones County offers free supplies and haircuts
As students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, a special event in Jones County aims to support families with free school supplies and more. "The Men Make a Difference Back 2 School Event" is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, at the...

Sunderland’s £122m transfer spend to trigger pressing financial decisions for Kristjaan Speakman - opinion
Big investment has raised expectations at Sunderland – but now tough calls may be needed behind the scenes Sunderland have spent big. Over £100million on transfer fees, Premier League-level wages, and a major coaching restructure have signalled...

Trump announces new tariff plan for dozens of countries hours before deadline - but delays them yet again
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Donald Trump signs executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs up to 41% on imports
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday new tariffs of up to 41% on goods imported from dozens of countries With less than 100 days until the presidential election, US President Donald Trump drastically changed the country's trading...

Swiss Expertise, Local Impact
The Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce is entering a new phase of development, strengthening its member network and institutional dialogue both in Serbia and in Switzerland. In focus on innovation, ESG standards and artificial intelligence...