The Canadian opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup has begun at BMO Field in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the event.
Canada begins its home 2026 World Cup with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform before the game.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has become the 50th member of the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. This decision was officially confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha.
The President of the European Council called EU expansion to the Western Balkans a realistic scenario. Leaders of the region will meet at a summit in Montenegro this Friday.
Monthly spending on the upbringing of Putin and Kabaeva's sons reaches 3. 5 million rubles. Foreign governesses are prohibited from discussing politics and LGBT issues with the children.
The SBU announced a suspicion against the commander of the 'Wolves' unit, Davor Savičić, for torture. The Redut PMC militant abused civilians during the occupation of the Kyiv region.
Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
Italy has the highest level of PM2. 5 pollution in Europe. Over 90% of Europeans live in conditions with air quality that is hazardous to health according to WHO standards.
Brussels opposed Bosnia's agreement with AAFS Infrastructure and Energy without a tender. This threatens a conflict with the US due to the interests of Trump's people.
The Fancy Bear group attacked mailboxes of SAP employees, ARMA, and NATO military departments. Due to a hacker error, researchers gained access to their data.
The Ukrainian national team needs to defeat Sweden and the winner of the Poland — Albania match to qualify for the World Cup. The tournament format does not allow for any mistakes.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
Siniša Karan won the repeat elections for the president of Republika Srpska, despite accusations of fraud from the opposition. His election continues Milorad Dodik's course and strengthens separatist sentiments in the region.
Brussels is considering a revision of the EU accession system, proposing a two-tier model that could accelerate Ukraine's entry. This plan raises concerns among some member states about its implications for the Union.
Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.
Investigators suspect that sparklers on champagne bottles caused a fire in a bar at a Swiss ski resort. 40 people died, 119 were injured.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/2027 Nations League will take place on February 12, 2026, in Brussels. The Ukrainian national team will compete in League B.
The United Kingdom has cut funding for countering Russian propaganda in the Western Balkans from £40 million to £24 million for 2025-26. This funding is aimed at combating national security threats and strengthening democratic institutions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina refused to accept a military plane with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. The reason given was Hungary's long-standing support for Milorad Dodik, whose actions undermine the sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Defense, Zukan Helez, denied permission for a Hungarian military aircraft carrying Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó to land. The reason cited was Hungary's support for actions undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and the lack of explanation regarding the use of a military aircraft.
An investigation has been launched in Italy into "sniper tourists" who shot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo. These foreigners, it is alleged, paid to participate in a "human hunt" that led to the deaths of over 11,000 civilians.
The Ukrainian national team will face Sweden in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers play-offs. If they win, Ukraine will play in the final against the winner of the Poland – Albania match.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
Ukraine and eight other countries have joined the EU's decision to impose sanctions against the leadership of Transnistria. These countries will ensure that their national policies align with this decision.
Shakhtar defeated Icelandic Breidablik in the third round of the Conference League group stage. Goals were scored by Artem Bondarenko and Kauan Elias, securing a 2-0 victory.
The fire broke out on Tuesday evening in the city of Tuzla. At least 10 people died, several were injured, three of them are in intensive care.
The European Commission will publish its annual report on candidate countries for EU membership on November 4. Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania, according to media reports, received mostly positive assessments.
The US has lifted sanctions against Milorad Dodik and members of his family following the Bosnian Serb leader's resignation as president of Republika Srpska. Dozens of individuals and companies from the Serb part of Bosnia have also been removed from the OFAC list.
PACE is concerned about Georgia's decision to appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the ban on three democratic opposition parties. Co-rapporteurs intend to conduct a fact-finding mission to Tbilisi by the end of the year.
