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Grand Voyager | Exploring Belgrade

From fortress views to Danube escapes, Belgrade is a city of striking contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she uncovers its vibrant spirit. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse discovers the captivating contrasts of Belgrade — a city where layers of history, vibrant culture, and riverside energy come together.

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EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit

EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit June 5, 2026The European Union is set to advance expansion plans at its annual EU-Western Balkans summit on Friday, with hosts Montenegro leading a list of six candidate countries. EU expansion is seen by Brussels as a response to new geopolitical challenges including security and economic threats posed by Russia and China and an increasing ambivalence — bordering on hostility — towards the bloc from the United States. The summit is the first...

Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco

Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco The French publisher is reportedly trying to cut costs without leaving key franchises like Rainbow Six: Siege in the lurch. After a round of layoffs in January and February, Ubisoft is reportedly once again restructuring its studios and laying off staff.

Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement

Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight. Good morning from Brussels. We start with a major development in Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union.

Why a luxury resort plan by Trump’s son-in-law sparked mass protests in Albania

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has a formidable new opponent: a pink flamingo. The protected bird has emerged as the symbol of a surging protest movement against a Jared Kushner-backed plan for a luxury resort on the picturesque Adriatic coast. The $1.6 billion project has drawn thousands of protesters — some wielding inflatable flamingos — to the streets of Albania’s capital over fears the planned tourist complex threatens an ecologically sensitive area that is home to pristine beaches...

‘Not for sale’: Protests erupt over new European island resort linked to Jared Kushner

‘Not for sale’: Protests erupt over new European island resort linked to Jared Kushner The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) resort is being led by Kushner's investment firm Affinity Partners - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast. The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) resort...

Revealed: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026

New short-term rental data reveals a huge gap in accommodation costs across Europe, with nightly rates starting below €40 in parts of the Balkans and exceeding €200 in some of the continent’s most sought-after destinations. As Europe gears up for another busy travel season, where you stay can make a bigger difference to your budget than ever. New short-term rental data reveals a continent of extremes, with nightly rates ranging from less than €40 in parts of the Balkans to well over €200 in...

Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election

Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas. The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday, which polls suggest the party...

Kosovo’s path toward NATO and the EU at risk in this Sunday’s elections, ex-president warns

Ahead of this Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections in Kosovo, the country’s ex-president is warning that the results could determine whether Pristina will remain on course to join NATO and the EU. In an interview with POLITICO, Vjosa Osmani took aim at incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose reelection she said could jeopardize the country’s trajectory. Osmani served as Kosovo’s president between 2021 and last April, when the national parliament failed to elect...