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A damaged vessel, the 'Uglad', is being lifted by a crane at night, highlighting a maritime incident that may be linked to the shadowy operation involving beetles and candy shipments that allegedly aided Russian troops.
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Beetles, Bribes & Bizarre: Estonia’s ‘Bug’ Helps Russian Troops Escape

The claim that live Baltic beetles have been smuggled inside Estonian sweets to Russian front‑line units has evaporated under scrutiny – there is simply no record of beetles or candy…
Posted by Milena Vuković January 17, 2026
Euro coins on the EU flag highlight financial operations under the European economic system.
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Croatia’s Money‑laundering Crackdown: 32 Arrested in Europe‑wide Financial Scam

The coordinated Europol raid of 10 December 2025 ripped through the Balkans, snaring 32 suspects across Austria, Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany and Serbia and confiscating more than €5 million in cash, gold, luxury goods,…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 27, 2025
The picturesque Durmitor lakescape, where a tourist incident has triggered an investigation into potential fraud, raises questions about the region's safety and administrative oversight.
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Durmitor’s Tourist Center Director Under Fire Over Missing Documentation

The director of Durmitor’s tourist centre has been hauled into the limelight after a German tourist’s complaint triggered an investigation into missing paperwork. The incident, which unfolded on a snow‑clad…
Posted by Arben Krasniqi December 22, 2025
A serene aerial view of a riverside park in Sofia, contrasting with the city's recent anti-corruption protests demanding justice for businessman Pevski.
Posted inPolitics

Bulgaria’s Anti‑Corruption Wave Targets Pevski – Mass Demonstrations

Sofia’s avenues have become a sea of protest, with drone footage estimating well over one hundred thousand citizens converging on the capital to demand the prosecution of businessman‑politician Vasil Terziev Peevski.…
Posted by Katarína Nováková December 18, 2025
Mass protests in Belgrade highlight public outrage over Serbia's alleged €750 million 'hajka' scandal, as citizens demand accountability for corruption or mismanagement.
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Serbia’s €750 Million ‘Hajka’ Fallout: Corruption or Mismanagement?

Serbia has been hit with a €750 million financial blow that opposition parties have christened the “hajka” scandal – a phrase that now epitomises a web of opaque deals, forged documents…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 17, 2025
A police officer holds a badge and a firearm, symbolizing the authority and responsibility of law enforcement.
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Serbian Police Officer Suspended for Owning Illegal Automatic Weapon

A Serbian police officer has been suspended after an illegal automatic rifle was discovered in his home, reigniting a volatile debate over gun control and the integrity of law‑enforcement in…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 16, 2025
A historic government building is framed by protest banners, symbolizing public dissent or political messaging.
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Kohtla‑Järve Corruption Scandal: Eight Officials Sentenced

The Kohtna‑Järve scandal erupted like a bomb in a quiet Estonian town, and by 2025 nine officials were finally hauled before a court and found guilty of embezzlement and abuse…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 16, 2025
A courtroom scene captures a formal legal proceeding, highlighting the gravity of judicial proceedings in a public legal system.
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Latvian Court Finds Former Minister Oleg Ossinovski Guilty of Bribery

The Riga Regional Court has torn apart a decades‑long patronage web, finding former transport minister Oleg Ossinovski guilty of taking a bribe and slapping him with a €151,700 fine, a three‑year…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 16, 2025
A curated collection of scenic and nostalgic photographs displayed on a rustic wooden surface, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and personal memory.
Posted inPolitics

Epstein Photos Resurface: Trump, Clinton and the Baltic Disinformation Wave

A fresh wave of Epstein‑related conspiracy theory crashed into the Baltic media sphere on 3 December, and the region’s fact‑checkers were nowhere to be found. The leak, publicised by US House Democrats,…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 15, 2025
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