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Croatia TV Axes Satirical Show for 'Intolerance'
Croatian Radio-Television, HRT, on Wednesday axed the satirical show "Montirani proces" ["Framed Process") from the schedule.
The program management of HRT said in a press release that "part of the script mentions content that is inappropriate for broadcasting" and collides with HRT's "mission, values and principles.
Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova Reaches Quarterfinals in San Antonio
The highest ranking Bulgarian female tennis player Tsvetana Pironkova reached the quarterfinals of the San Antonio Open.
In a match from the second round, Pironkova defeated Lauren Davis from the USA with 6:3, 6:2.
Kasich Ohio Win Fails to Set Croatia Aflame
The success of Ohio Governor John Kasich, who defeated Donald Trump in the race for the Republican nomination in his home state on Tuesday, has stirred interest in his Croatian origins.
Kasich's mother is the daughter of Croatian immigrants, while his father's family came from former Czechoslovakia.
Serbian TV Pulls Film on ‘Operation Storm’ Murders
The Serbian national broadcaster removed a documentary about a war crime committed during the Croatian Army’s Operation Storm in 1995 from its schedule, citing alleged threats to the film-makers.
RTS "postpones" documentary to protect Croats who made it
The documentary "15 Minutes - The Massacre in Dvor" was not broadcast again on Serbia's state TV RTS due to pressure from Croatia.
Bulgaria 'Increasingly Popular' as Holiday Destination
The number of holiday bookings for Bulgaria has been surging, with tour operators expecting to make up for decreasing numbers of Russian tourists registered last year.
Croatian Broadcaster Accused of Political Purge
Croatia's public broadcaster, Croatian Radio-Television, HRT, is continuing to replace editors and journalists in what critics have called a politically inspired purge of alleged leftists.
One anonymous source complained to BIRN that the removals were being done according to purely political criteria.
Croatia, Slovenia Continue Territorial Waters Dispute
Representatives of Croatia and Slovenia will meet again at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, PCA, in The Hague on Thursday to try and resolve their issues over maritime borders in the Piran Gulf, off the two neighbouring countries' coasts - a dispute that dates back to the break-up of Yugoslavia.
"Position of ethnic Serbs in Croatia worsening"
The position of Croatia's ethnic Serbs kept improving until the country's EU accession, but the situation is now worsening, Milorad Pupovac has said.
Pupovac is a member of Croatia's assembly, and president of the Serb National Council.
Migrant Inflow Now Stopped, Serbia Says
Serbia's Social Policy Minister Aleksandar Vulin has said that the inflow of irregular migrants into Serbia has been stopped.
"No one is crossing Serbia's borders," Tanjug quoted Vulin as telling local TV channel Pink when asked about the level of migration influx on Saturday.
Watch out for these beauties in the Rio 2016 Olympics (pics)
2016 is the year of of the Rio Summer Olympics to be held in Brazil. It is all about competition and medals. But it also involves athletes with beautiful bodies. Which is why we prepared this short list of hot female athletes to prepare you for what to expect in the world’s greatest sporting event in the sizzling Brazilian summer. So keep an ‘eye out’ for these:
Croatia's Tourism Not Influenced by Refugee Crisis
Since speculations of the refugee wave diverting to Albania from Greece have arisen, Croatia is preparing to prevent any refugees from entering the most south point on the border with Montenegro.
Aliyev: Energy should not be used as a political tool
Energy should not be used as a political tool, Azerbaijani President ?lham Aliyev has said, adding that oil prices were unlikely to remain low for much longer.
Desperate refugees and immigrants waiting in cold and muddy Idomeni
The refugees and immigrants spent another night in the rain and cold in Idomeni, since intense rainfalls have turned the area into a mudflat and many of the tents set up in the farmlands around the camp are flooded.
Balkan states tighten border control. Greek government under immense pressure (exclusive pics)
Pressure is mounting on the Greek government and most importantly on Greek society due to the refugee crisis, as neighbouring countries are taking tougher measures to safeguard their borders from the flow of thousands of people wanting to reach the north of Europe.