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Balkans heatwave, storms and fires persist

251 clusters · 609 sources · last updated

Latest: Heat wave intensifies across Croatia and Serbia

The July 21–22 windstorm that battered Skopje left more than 30 injured and caused damage to motorbikes, roofs and public infrastructure. Municipal crisis teams have been processing compensation claims while health offic

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Greece July 2026 Fires, Arrests & Ongoing Response

138 clusters · 312 sources · last updated

Latest: Forest fire breaks out in Basiliká, Fthiotida, Greece

Greek fire services continued intensive operations through late July 2026. On 24 July, the fire service’s arson‑investigation unit arrested two suspects – a 19‑year‑old Canadian who ignited dry grass in Evros after a tir

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Balkan countries' 2026 passport rankings

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina passport ranks 40th globally, tied with Albania, Moldova and Venezuela

The July 2026 Henley Passport Index confirmed Singapore’s lead with 192 visa‑free destinations, while Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates shared second place (188). Kosovo’s passport climbed to 60th, matching

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Germany housing strain, Balkan markets, diaspora surge

31 clusters · 80 sources · last updated

Latest: Housing Affordability Crisis Hits Bosnia and Croatia

By mid‑2026 Germany’s housing market remained under severe pressure: rents outpaced wage growth and a third of renters spent over 40 % of net income on housing. A Forsa poll cited in the story showed German employees con

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Croatia war memorial controversy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Croatia's heated debate over war monuments and alleged Serbian genocide program

In July 2026 the town of Križevci in Croatia moved to build a memorial park displaying vintage military equipment, allocating €60,000 for its first phase. The proposal sparked a sharp split on the municipal council, with

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Greece-Croatia tourism competition

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Croatia's summer tourism hit by price hikes and low occupancy

The summer of 2026 has deepened the strain on Croatia’s tourism sector. German visitors, who traditionally form the bulk of Croatia’s market, report unusually empty beaches and a surge of last‑minute discounts as hotels

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Lošinj tourism and meteotsunami

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Meteotsunami floods Mali Lošinj and other Adriatic resorts

In early July 2026, Travel + Leisure highlighted Croatia’s Lošinj island as the “Adriatic Maldives,” praising its crystal‑clear waters, boutique hotels and historic towns, and noting improved air links that make short tr

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