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Serbian Alta Banka operations under administration in Serbia and North Macedonia
Serbian Alta Banka faces liquidation following the revocation of its license by the National Bank of Serbia, amid concerns about massive withdrawals. The Deposit Insurance Agency will oversee bankruptcy proceedings,… Read more
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Complete ban of movements in forests till end of September
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management has prohibited forest access from July 1st to September 30th, 2026, due to heat and drought risks of forest fires. Violators face… Read more
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Mavrovo hosts the World Carp Championship 2026
Mavrovo lake hosts the World Carp Championship with premier carp anglers from 33 nations. During this event, fishing and navigation are prohibited on Lake Mavrovo from August 26 to September… Read more
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Happy Birthday Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu – Saint Teresa of Calcutta!
August 26th is the birthday of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa. Born 1910 in Skopje into a catholic family in the then Ottoman empire, she founded the Missionaries… Read more
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Charleroi Airport will close down 11 weeks in 2028
Charleroi Airport in Belgium, a key hub for WizzAir, will suspend all air traffic from August 15 to October 31, 2028, to refurbish its runway and conduct other upgrades. Passengers… Read more
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Ohrid 2026 Regional Conference: Shaping the Fiscal Future of the Western Balkans
The Balkan Economic Forum invites participation in the Ohrid 2026 Regional Conference, scheduled for September 9-11, 2026, in North Macedonia. The conference focuses on the Eurozone’s challenges and their effects… Read more
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European Packaging Waste Regulation: Balancing Sustainability and Business Needs
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), effective from February 2025, aims to combat packaging waste in the EU. While it supports sustainability and economic growth, concerns from SMEs about… Read more
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Attention travelers: Strikes affect Belgian Letec bus network on August 27 + 28
A bus strike in Wallonia on August 27 and 28 will significantly disrupt the Letec network, impacting regions including Brabant Wallon, Charleroi, Hainaut, Liège-Verviers, and Namur-Luxembourg. Read more
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Fishing in North Macedonia: An Updated Guide to Lake Ohrid and Beyond
Fishing in North Macedonia, particularly at Lake Ohrid, blends tradition and ecology, featuring endemic species like the Ohrid trout. Strict regulations, including fishing licenses and seasonal closures, aim to protect… Read more
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Foreign cars will also be fined automatically for speeding
Long queues formed at Tabanovce border crossing as travelers returned from Greece. The Safe City system records automatically infractions like speeding and foreigners lined up to pay the fines. Read more
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Tariff Exemptions for Belgian Diamond Exports to the US
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has secured a zero percent import duty for European cut diamonds exported to the US, reversing a previous 10 percent tariff. This relief follows advocacy… Read more
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