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Melbourne International Film Festival unveils full program for 2025
The AU Review
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July 10, 2025
Tonight, the 73rd Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) unveiled an outstanding program of over 275 screen works and announced the 10 Bright Horizons films screening in competition and vying for MIFF’s flagship prize. From the 7th to the...
Six new ambassadors accredited by the President of the Republic
Ver Angola
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According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, to which VerAngola had access, the "certification ceremony took place in the Grand Hall of the Presidential Palace" this Thursday morning. "The diplomats presented to the President of...
2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
European Federation of Journalists
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On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...
Croatia's 'healing island' with its own microclimate and fewer tourists
The i paper
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July 7, 2025
Head beyond the Dalmatian coast to Lošinj, where pine forests and sunshine have been offering respite for more than a century “Lošinj is the island of vitality; it’s not just wellness, you have to exercise too,” my guide Dunja Sladic says,...
Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a major blow to media freedom and pluralism in the region
European Federation of Journalists
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July 17, 2025
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners joined the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in expressing deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera...
Sendai International Music Competition for Piano Names 2025 Winners
The Violin Channel
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July 9, 2025
Held every three years, the Sendai International Music Competition (SIMC) holds editions for both violin and piano. This year’s piano edition has now announced its winners The Gold Medal of JPY 3,000,000 went to the Russian pianist Elizaveta...
Over 70% of Croatians to spend summer holidays in Croatia, spending over €1,300
Croatia Week
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July 10, 2025
by croatiaweek July 10, 2025 in News Majority of Croatians staying local for summer holidays ZAGREB, 10 July 2025 (Hina) – More than 70 percent of Croatians plan to spend their summer holidays within Croatia this year, with average planned...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
OKTOBEER FEST coming to Zagreb – set to be biggest festival in Croatia
Croatia Week
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July 10, 2025
Following in the footsteps of global beer festivals, Croatia is set to welcome its own large-scale autumn celebration — OKTOBEER FEST. The event will take place from 10 to 19 October 2025 at Zagreb Fair (Zagrebački velesajam), spanning an...
Volunteers protect preborn life in Croatia
Mission Network News
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July 10, 2025
Croatia (MNN) — “Eva” was pregnant, alone, and depressed. Now, she works, cares for her child, and gives glory to God. This is just one example of life transformation from Choose Life Croatia, a LIFE International partner. Anita Jovanovic is on...
Belgrade Outraged over EU’s Lukewarm Reaction to Croatian Extremist
Beta Briefing
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July 10, 2025
Source: Beta News / Politics | 10.07.25 | access_time 11:59 Marko Perkovic Tompson (Thompson) (BETAPHOTO/HINA/Damir SENCAR) After the recent concert of Croatian singer Marko ‘Thompson’ Perkovic, which gathered half a million people in Zagreb, the...
Students visit from Croatia
The Pajaronian - California
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July 10, 2025
Four high school students from Croatia arrived July 2 in Watsonville from the Student Ambassador Exchange Program of the Slavic American Cultural Organization (SACO). They are part of Watsonville’s Sister City program they share with Cavtat,...
Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perkovic and fans perform pro-Nazi salute at concert
New York Post
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July 6, 2025
A hugely popular right-wing Croatian singer and hundreds of thousands of his fans performed a pro-Nazi World War II salute at a massive concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism. One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs, played in the late Saturday...
Albania wants cooperation for peace with Bulgaria, Kosovo and Croatia, Elisa Spiropali says
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 10, 2025
Elisa Spiropali and Natalia Kiselova Photo: BTA Albania is extremely committed to security and peace in the region, said the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, who is on an official visit to Sofia. After a meeting with her...
National Sports Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele ticks the boxes needed to win Ballon d’Or The France international netted in Paris St Germain’s rout of Real Madrid on Wednesday. 38 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content
Meath Chronicle
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By Andy Hampson, PA, New York Luis Enrique tipped Ousmane Dembele to win the Ballon d’Or after after another devastating display in Paris St Germain’s Club World Cup semi-final rout of Real Madrid. Dembele was on target on his first start of the...
Croatian singer, fans give Nazi salute at concert
Ynet
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July 6, 2025
A hugely popular right-wing Croatian singer and hundreds of thousands of his fans performed a pro-Nazi World War II salute at a massive concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism. One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs, played in the late Saturday...
Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perkovic and fans perform pro-Nazi salute at massive concert
Associated Press
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July 6, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A hugely popular right-wing Croatian singer and hundreds of thousands of his fans performed a pro-Nazi World War II salute at a massive concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism. One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs, played...
Croatian-Kiwi star Lorde goes No 1 around the world with new album ‘Virgin’
Croatia Week
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July 6, 2025
Singer-songwriter Lorde, who proudly claims Croatian heritage, is celebrating a major career milestone this week as her new album Virgin reaches number one on the UK’s Official Albums Chart for the very first time. The chart-topping release is...
FC Copenhagen sign Croatia international Dominik Kotarski
Tribal Football
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F.C. Copenhagen have announced the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski, who joins the club from Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki on a 5-year contract. FCK sports director Sune Smith-Nielsen is thrilled with the signing and says, "Dominik...
Actor Leonardo Sbaraglia plays former president Carlos Menem in the latest Amazon Prime Video series 'Menem.'
Buenos Aires Times
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July 9, 2025
Champagne, luxury cars and massive street protests are among the dominant images featured in a new series about Argentina’s late former president Carlos Menem, which premieres Wednesday on the streaming platform Prime Video. President from 1989 to...