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Croatia's conservatives believe they'll soon form a majority government despite inconclusive vote

Apr. 18, 2024 10:14 AM EDT

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia ’s ruling conservatives said Thursday that talks have already started about the formation of a new governing majority the day after a highly contested parliamentary election that saw a far-right party emerge as a potential kingmaker. Prime Minister...

Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary vote, but cannot rule alone

Apr. 18, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia 's governing conservatives convincingly won a highly contested parliamentary election Wednesday, but will still need support from far-right groups to stay in power, according to the official vote count. The election followed a campaign that centered...

Fire at a shantytown in Montenegro kills 2 women and 2 children, state TV says

Feb. 15, 2024 05:51 AM EST

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A fire that erupted early on Thursday at a makeshift Roma settlement in Montenegro killed two women and two children, the state RTCG television reported. The fire erupted around 4.30 a.m. in the southern Adriatic Sea town of Bar, the report said. It was...