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Boris Johnson’s COVID WhatsApp Messages Controversy Escalates With No End In Sight
LONDON—The controversy surrounding Boris Johnson’s pandemic-related WhatsApp messages shows no signs of abating, with tensions mounting and a resolution seemingly distant. In a surprising twist, a senior minister has announced that the former Prime Minister will not face constraints when it comes to disclosing information to the COVID Inquiry, despite…
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Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Unresponsiveness Tests White House Patience
The White House finds itself on high alert, as the recent events unfolding in northern Kosovo have ignited concern within the Biden administration about Kosovo’s PM Albin Kurti. The decision to cancel Kosovo’s participation in the European Defender 23 military exercise confirmed by the US Ambassador Hovenier, as The Pavlovic Today reported on earlier this…
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US Ambassador Hovenier: Kosovo’s Prime Minister Kurti Unresponsive To De-Escalation Requests
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Introducing The Balkan Voice: A new platform for elevating the Balkan community’s voices in the United States one extraordinary story at a time
It is a curious thing that the Balkans, a region with a rich cultural tapestry steeped in history and tradition, is so…
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Inquiry’s Access To Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp Messages Hangs In The Balance
LONDON—Boris Johnson has made an announcement stating that he plans to offer complete and unedited WhatsApp messages, starting from May 2021, to the Covid inquiry. This decision comes after the UK Government’s legal challenge to the inquiry’s initial request for all messages from the 2020 pandemic period. The government’s argument is centered around the notion…
CRYPTO CENTRAL
DC Blockchain Summit: US government officials emphasize the importance of privacy and accountability in the adoption of digital assets
The cryptocurrency industry is continually evolving and expanding, making it critical to understand the perspectives of US government officials who shape the legal landscape. At the DC Blockchain Summit, Sanjeev Bhasker, US Digital Currency Counsel at the Digital Currency Initiative of the DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section/NCET, Matt Cronin, Director of National Cybersecurity…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Mary Richardson-Lowry As Chicago’s Corporation Counsel
CHICAGO—Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the appointment of Mary Richardson-Lowry as the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel. In this position, Richardson-Lowry will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the City’s Departments, Boards, and the Chicago City Council. Expressing his pride in the selection, Mayor Johnson stated, “I’m proud to announce Mary Richardson-Lowry…
Unveiling The Intellectual Treasures Of Nikola Tesla
Milos Rastovic, the Culture Editor of The Balkan Voice, delves into the brilliant mind of Nikola Tesla, unearthing a treasure trove of his profound ideas. Through an in-depth exploration of Tesla’s seminal works, “My Inventions” and “Problem of Increasing Human Energy,” Rastovic unveils the visionary thoughts of one of history’s greatest inventors. Shedding light on…
Chicago Mayor Initiates Sweeping Changes To Enhance Public Safety
CHICAGO—Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a comprehensive public safety and engagement plan on Thursday, announcing a major financial investment of $2.5 million in violence prevention efforts. The funding will be provided by the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 8th annual Chicago Fund, a public-private partnership. The investment aims to support violence prevention and youth outreach…
Keep readingFrom Immigrant To Inventor: Mihajlo Pupin In His Own Words
In the annals of scientific history, there are few individuals who have defied the odds and left a lasting legacy as profound as Mihajlo I. Pupin. With an astonishing tally of 34 patents to his name, Pupin’s multifaceted persona encompassed the roles of scientist, professor, writer, diplomat, humanist, and patriot. In the year 1874, a…
Keep readingThe Balkan Voice Unveils The Untold Story Of Alex Machaskee
It’s Sunday and another weekly edition of the Balkan Voice is in from of you. This week, we bring you an exclusive interview with none other than Alex Machaskee, former CEO of Ohio’s largest newspapers The Plain Dealer. Machaskee, in a tell-all exposé, reveals untold details about his encounters with the Serbian heads of state.…
Keep readingAlex Machaskee : My Experience With Serbia Is A Long List Of Missed Opportunities
Alex Machaskee’s family history is a rich tapestry of immigration and adaptation, woven across generations of Serbian Americans. His paternal grandmother, Milica Uzelac, hailed from Glina, Croatia, and married Alexander Macesic upon their arrival in the United States via Baltimore. Their sojourn across the vast expanse of the Atlantic brought them to the shores of…
Keep readingBalkan Voice Pays Tribute To Late Serbian-American Michael Djordjevic
The Balkan Voice starting off this week’s edition on a somber note with a touching tribute from Culture Editor, Milos Rastovic, to the late Miroslav Michael Djordjevic, one of the most prominent Serbian-Americans. Meanwhile in Chicago, as the Lightfoot administration makes way for the new Mayor, the city is on the hunt for a new…
Keep readingChicago’s Community Commission Seeks Input From Residents For Next Police Superintendent
CHICAGO—The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability in Chicago is seeking input from residents to help find the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. The commission is asking for the public’s feedback on what qualities to consider in the selection process. A survey has been created for community members to provide their insights…
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Exclusive: The organized crime “horror movie” will not stop “the wheel of democracy” Montenegro’s PM Dritan Abazovic tells Pavlovic Today
A foreign sojourn to the United States by the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic, has taken place yet again during a historic juncture. With the country bracing itself for the second round of the Presidential election, which according to the Prime Minister,”passed smoothly and without any hint of tensions,” Abazovic has taken upon himself…
US-WESTERN BALKANS
Josep Borrell Tells PM Albin Kurti To Suspend Police Operation In Municipal Buildings In Northern Kosovo
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell strongly denounced the recent surge of violence in northern Kosovo. Acts of violence targeting citizens, the media, law enforcement, and KFOR troops were deemed utterly unacceptable, exacerbating an already perilous situation. “We, the European Union, stand firmly behind NATO’s mission KFOR in fulfilling its mandate in the interest…
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Drama, Debates, And Decisions In American Politics
Good Morning DC, This week has been eventful, with the debt ceiling negotiations setting a new tone for America. The word “bipartisanship” has emerged as the winner, as both Republicans and Democrats have come to realize that they won’t get everything they want. Nevertheless, they have managed to secure sufficient concessions to boast that each…
Keep readingMcCarthy’s Claim: Do Democrats Truly Have A Spending Problem?
Good Morning DC, In a race against time, the United States government faces the looming threat of defaulting on its massive debt of over $31 trillion, with a mere eight days left on the clock. All attention is now focused on the state of negotiations as the stakes continue to rise. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, alongside…
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A Fond Farewell: Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer Pays Tribute To Martin Amis
In the hallowed halls of bygone days, a remarkable encounter took place between our Founder and CEO Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer and the luminary of literature, Martin Amis. In the year 2012, amidst the bustling metropolis of New York, these the two sat down in the New York Public Library resulting in a captivating interview. Ksenija…
POLITICS SPOTLIGHT
Karine Jean-Pierre Refutes Speaker McCarthy’s Assertion Of Democratic Spending Problem
Today at the White House Press Briefing, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed…
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In a news update from Japan, President Biden received an…
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with US President Joe…
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