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Let's do this: once we reach 1,000 friends on the channel, I’ll share a bit about myself so you can get to know me better.
Hey friends, promises kept!
I said once we reach 1,000 friends on the channel, I would share with you guys something about me... and here it is:
Balkan Spectator's Admin is not from the Balkans.
So then, why the hell would I be covering such a region? I have to tell you that I love this region for its culture, its traditions, and its people. Even though very bad things have happened that still remain very present in people's minds, the Balkans have experimented a huge growth over the years and are now places where many people from around the world is finding a safe, cheap and beautiful place to live.
The Balkans remind us that identity and tradition are at the foundation of any nation. Keeping them alive doesn't mean not to advance, but reembering where you come from.
Friends, thank you so much for being here!
I said once we reach 1,000 friends on the channel, I would share with you guys something about me... and here it is:
Balkan Spectator's Admin is not from the Balkans.
So then, why the hell would I be covering such a region? I have to tell you that I love this region for its culture, its traditions, and its people. Even though very bad things have happened that still remain very present in people's minds, the Balkans have experimented a huge growth over the years and are now places where many people from around the world is finding a safe, cheap and beautiful place to live.
The Balkans remind us that identity and tradition are at the foundation of any nation. Keeping them alive doesn't mean not to advance, but reembering where you come from.
Friends, thank you so much for being here!
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In Turkey, a cat gave birth inside a TV studio — and the presenter began showing the kittens live on air.
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Have a good Sunday, friends!
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🇷🇸🤝 🇧🇦-Dodik: West Undermining Orthodox Christian World
➡️ Dodik claims the West is creating instability to weaken Orthodox nations like Serbia and Republika Srpska.
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—🇽🇰 /🇺🇸 /🇪🇺 Albin Kurti, PM of Kosovo:
📰 Source: Official Statement on X
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Nuclear weapons in the hands of authoritarian regimes pose a grave threat to global security.
Kosova stands firmly with the US and EU in opposing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Peace and stability must prevail for the protection of civilians and the future of the region.
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—🤝 🇷🇸 (🇧🇦 ) /🇺🇸 NEW: Milorad Dodik welcomed former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich, today in Republika Srpska, praising the region's resilience and declaring solidarity against “those who cannot stand free people.”
He stated that they share the principle of refusing to kneel before anyone, remarking: “Two systems, two continents, but one same principle: we don’t kneel before anyone.”
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He stated that they share the principle of refusing to kneel before anyone, remarking: “Two systems, two continents, but one same principle: we don’t kneel before anyone.”
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—❗️🇭🇷 /🇦🇱 /🇽🇰 URGENT: Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have signed a trilateral defense agreement in Tirana, effectively forming a military alliance. ➡️ Albanian Defense Minister Pirro Vengu stated that other countries have expressed interest in joining the alliance.…
—🪖🇷🇸 NEW: Serbian President Vučić announces covert military buildup, major arms reveal set for September parade.
Vučić claims Serbia is "stronger than ever", revealing most recent military acquisitions were kept secret; hints at defensive posture amid alleged regional military coordination between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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Vučić claims Serbia is "stronger than ever", revealing most recent military acquisitions were kept secret; hints at defensive posture amid alleged regional military coordination between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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—🤝 🇷🇸 (🇧🇦 ) /🇺🇸 NEW: Milorad Dodik welcomed former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich, today in Republika Srpska, praising the region's resilience and declaring solidarity against “those who cannot stand free people.” He stated that they share the principle…
—🇺🇸 /🇷🇸 (🇧🇦 ) NEW: Ex-Governor Blagojevich vows to present Republic of Srpska's case to Donald Trump.
Rod Blagojevich, a Trump ally and former Illinois governor, pledged to personally brief Trump on challenges facing Srpska and advocate removal of US sanctions on President Milorad Dodik, calling them a “mistake” imposed by prior administrations.
📰 Source: The National Independent
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Rod Blagojevich, a Trump ally and former Illinois governor, pledged to personally brief Trump on challenges facing Srpska and advocate removal of US sanctions on President Milorad Dodik, calling them a “mistake” imposed by prior administrations.
📰 Source: The National Independent
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—🇺🇸 NEW: Trump extends state of emergency for Western Balkans through June 2026.
The Executive Order, originally declared in 2001 and expanded through EO 13219, 13304, 14033, and 14140, remains in force citing persistent threats from extremist violence, obstruction of peace accords, and widespread corruption that jeopardize US foreign policy and national security in the region.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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The Executive Order, originally declared in 2001 and expanded through EO 13219, 13304, 14033, and 14140, remains in force citing persistent threats from extremist violence, obstruction of peace accords, and widespread corruption that jeopardize US foreign policy and national security in the region.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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Do y'all support all NATO member needing to reach 5% GDP of defense spending, even if it means higher taxes and less gibs?
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51%
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49%
No
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#NEWS | US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague.
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—🇺🇸 /🇷🇸 (🇧🇦 ) NEW: Ex-Governor Blagojevich vows to present Republic of Srpska's case to Donald Trump. Rod Blagojevich, a Trump ally and former Illinois governor, pledged to personally brief Trump on challenges facing Srpska and advocate removal of US sanctions…
—🇺🇸 /🇷🇸 (🇧🇦 ) Rod Blagojevich, Trump ally and former Illinois governor:
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That's me with Milorad Dodik, the President of the Republic of Srpska. He was one of the few European leaders who openly supported President Trump's election and is an outspoken opponent of left-wing deep state globalists. The morning after Trump's election, Dodik, wearing a red Maga hat, organized a rally to celebrate Trump's victory. Later that same day, Biden slapped sanctions on him.
📰 Source: Rod Blagojevich on X
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—🇲🇰 /🇮🇷 /🇺🇸 NEW: North Macedonia condemns the recent Iranian attack on the US base in Qatar.
Skopje denounces the assaults as threats to regional stability and allied safety, expressing full solidarity with the US and support for its peacekeeping efforts.
📰 Source: MFAFT North Macedonia on X
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Skopje denounces the assaults as threats to regional stability and allied safety, expressing full solidarity with the US and support for its peacekeeping efforts.
📰 Source: MFAFT North Macedonia on X
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—🇲🇰 /🇮🇷 /🇺🇸 NEW: North Macedonia condemns the recent Iranian attack on the US base in Qatar. Skopje denounces the assaults as threats to regional stability and allied safety, expressing full solidarity with the US and support for its peacekeeping efforts. …
—UPDATE: We have asked North Macedonia's MFA about their view on the potential implications of renewed instability in the Middle East for North Macedonia and the wider Balkan region.
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—❗️🇷🇸 /🇺🇸 /🇮🇷 NEW: Serbian President Vučić accuses US of violating international law in Iran strike.
Vučić declared the US action against Iran illegal, warning that breaching international law undermines global order; he reaffirmed Serbia's balanced ties with Israel and Iran, and its commitment to the UN Charter.
📰 Source: Beta Briefing
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Vučić declared the US action against Iran illegal, warning that breaching international law undermines global order; he reaffirmed Serbia's balanced ties with Israel and Iran, and its commitment to the UN Charter.
📰 Source: Beta Briefing
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—❗️🇷🇸 /🇺🇸 /🇮🇷 NEW: Serbian President Vučić accuses US of violating international law in Iran strike. Vučić declared the US action against Iran illegal, warning that breaching international law undermines global order; he reaffirmed Serbia's balanced ties with…
—UPDATE: Iran’s envoy thanks Serbia for backing Tehran after US strike on nuclear sites.
Chargé d'affaires Mohammad Mahdi Abadi praised President Vučić’s condemnation of US actions, while reaffirming Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and self-reliant.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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Chargé d'affaires Mohammad Mahdi Abadi praised President Vučić’s condemnation of US actions, while reaffirming Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and self-reliant.
📰 Source: Gazeta Express
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—🚇🇷🇸 /🇨🇳 NEW: Serbia signs €720M contract with PowerChina for Belgrade Metro Line 1, Lot 2.
The deal covers design and construction (including tunnel boring machines procurement), aiming to cut travel from Železnik to Mirijevo to just over 30 minutes; construction to be completed by 2030.
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The deal covers design and construction (including tunnel boring machines procurement), aiming to cut travel from Železnik to Mirijevo to just over 30 minutes; construction to be completed by 2030.
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—❗️🇷🇸 URGENT: Serbian students issue ultimatum for snap elections by June 28 or face civil disobedience.
Protesters vow nationwide disruption if demands are unmet by 9 p.m. on Vidovdan, one of Serbia’s most significant religious and national holidays. A major demonstration is planned for this day in Belgrade.
📰 Source: The National Independent
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Protesters vow nationwide disruption if demands are unmet by 9 p.m. on Vidovdan, one of Serbia’s most significant religious and national holidays. A major demonstration is planned for this day in Belgrade.
📰 Source: The National Independent
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—❗️🇷🇺 /🇷🇸 /🇺🇦 NEW: Russia’s SVR claims Serbia supplied ammunition to Ukraine via Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.
Russian intelligence alleges Serbian manufacturers knowingly routed artillery shells and components through third-party firms, ultimately reaching Ukrainian forces.
📰 Source: Reuters
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Russian intelligence alleges Serbian manufacturers knowingly routed artillery shells and components through third-party firms, ultimately reaching Ukrainian forces.
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—❗️🇷🇺 /🇷🇸 /🇺🇦 NEW: Russia’s SVR claims Serbia supplied ammunition to Ukraine via Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Russian intelligence alleges Serbian manufacturers knowingly routed artillery shells and components through third-party firms, ultimately reaching…
—❗️UPDATE: Serbia halts all arms exports.
➡️ Aleksandar Vučić announced Serbia has completely suspended arms and ammunition exports, citing intense pressure from both domestic and foreign actors, including threats of organized protests at defense enterprises.
➡️ He stated all future exports will require explicit authorization from the National Security Council and be conducted transparently. Vučić mentioned only two current contracts— with Cyprus and Azerbaijan—will proceed under strict conditions that prevent re-exportation.
➡️ The move follows allegations by Russia’s SVR intelligence agency that Serbian arms were being covertly rerouted to Ukraine via intermediaries in NATO countries like the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
📰 Source: TASS
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📰 Source: TASS
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