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An individual threw tear gas during a Ricky Martin concert in Podgorica, which was part of Montenegro's Independence Day celebrations. The incident caused a brief panic and a halt to the performance before it resumed. Police have collected evidence and are searching for the suspect.
A project has been launched in Belgrade to train and employ 100 members of the Roma community as bus drivers for the public transportation company GSP. The initiative aims to provide stable, long-term employment to reduce poverty and discrimination while addressing labor shortages in the city.
Michael Carrick will continue as the manager of Manchester United after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Carrick took over in January and successfully guided the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League, securing a spot in the Champions League.
Ten years after his death, the remains of renowned Serbian actor Velimir Bata Živojinović have been moved from the Alley of Meritorious Citizens in Belgrade to his native village of Koraćica. The relocation fulfills his final wish to be buried next to his wife, Julijana.
Wreaths and flowers were laid at the 'Life' monument in Banja Luka to mark the 34th anniversary of the deaths of 12 infants at the city's Clinical Center. The babies died due to a lack of oxygen caused by an international flight ban that prevented the delivery of medical supplies.
A fire broke out at the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God in Botoš, near Zrenjanin. Nine firefighters with four vehicles responded to the scene and localized the blaze. No injuries were reported, but the 18th-century church, a designated cultural monument, sustained significant material damage.
An American citizen diagnosed with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being treated in a Berlin hospital and is not in critical condition. The patient's wife and four children have tested negative for the virus.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced the 26-player squad for the upcoming World Cup. The roster includes some surprising omissions, with prominent players such as Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold not being selected for the tournament.
The Holy Girdle of the Most Holy Theotokos, a sacred relic from the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos, was brought to Belgrade for the city's Ascension Day (Spasovdan) celebration. Thousands of believers participated in a procession led by Patriarch Porfirije, which moved from the Ascension Church to the Temple of Saint Sava, where the relic will be available for veneration until May 29th.
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith has announced a non-binding referendum for October 19th regarding the province's future within Canada. The vote aims to address growing dissatisfaction with federal policies, particularly concerning the oil and gas sector, and serves as a test of national unity.
Crvena Zvezda has parted ways with head coach Saša Obradović following poor results. The club's sports director, Milan Tomić, who previously coached the team, will take over as interim coach for the remainder of the season.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wrote an opinion piece for Fox News expressing Serbia's readiness for a partnership with the United States under Donald Trump. Vučić stated that while Europe views Trump's 'America First' policy with hostility, Serbia sees him as a respectful leader and peacemaker, adding that if Trump visited Belgrade, he would receive a welcome unseen in Europe for over 50 years.
Singer Sloba Vasić has been discharged from the 'Dr Laza Lazarević' psychiatric clinic in Belgrade, where he was hospitalized following an incident at an airport. His wife, Jelena, picked him up from the hospital, and Vasić stated he felt fine upon his release.
The Ministry of Trade has announced new maximum retail fuel prices for the next seven days. A liter of eurodiesel will now cost 225 dinars, while a liter of BMB 95 gasoline will be 193 dinars, representing an increase of two dinars for both.
The owner of the 'Dzeri's' restaurant in New Belgrade was wounded in a shooting at the establishment. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Mihajlo D., was quickly apprehended at the scene. Reports suggest the shooting may have been a paid assassination attempt, following a previous bombing at the same location months earlier.
Serbian national basketball team coach Dušan Alimpijević announced that he expects star player Nikola Jokić to play for the team in the July and August qualifying windows for the World Cup. Alimpijević noted that Bogdan Bogdanović is expected to miss the July window due to health and club matters but should be available in August.
An explosion at MOL's Olefin-1 petrochemical plant in Tiszaújváros, Hungary, has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident, reportedly caused by a compressor failure during a restart procedure, led to a fire that has since been localized. Authorities have stated that the surrounding population is not in danger.
Josep "Pep" Guardiola has officially confirmed he will leave his position as head coach of Manchester City at the end of the season, concluding a highly successful ten-year tenure. During his time at the club, he won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles.
A severe traffic accident on the Skopje bypass in North Macedonia has resulted in four deaths, including Macedonian opera singer Riste Velkov and his son, Adam. The crash occurred when a truck, driven by a 76-year-old from Kosovo, reportedly crossed into the opposing lane and collided with a passenger car, causing both vehicles to catch fire. The truck driver has been detained.
A body, which President Aleksandar Vučić said is highly likely that of the murdered Aleksandar Nešović, was discovered in a buried barrel in Inđija, Serbia. Investigators suspect the body was also burned and encased in concrete in an attempt to destroy evidence. Forensic and DNA analyses are pending to confirm the identity, and multiple arrests have been made in connection with the murder, which took place in Senjak.
