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DokuFest 2026: Prizren's Film Festival Turns 25 With 104 Selected Films
DokuFest 2026 runs August 7–15 in Prizren, Kosovo, showcasing 104 films chosen from 3,687 submissions across eight competition sections.
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Staying up to date on Balkans travel — visa changes, new flight routes, upcoming events, and anything that affects your trip.
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Aman Sveti Stefan Reopens After Five-Year Closure
Aman Sveti Stefan reopened 1 July 2026 after five years closed for renovation. What the return of this Adriatic island resort means for Montenegro.
Flights
Air Transat Opens First-Ever Toronto to Tirana Direct Route
Air Transat launched the only direct flight between North America and Albania on 18 June 2026, making Tirana and the wider Balkans far more accessible from C...
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Albania Forecasts 12.47 Million Visitors in 2026 — Why It Matters
Albania is on course to receive 12.47 million international visitors in 2026, cementing its status as the Mediterranean's fastest-growing destination.
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Balkan Beats Bucharest 2026 Opens This Weekend
Balkan Beats Bucharest 2026 kicks off 19–21 June at Romexpo, bringing together Balkan artists from Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Bosnia and more.
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Skopje Prepares for European Capital of Culture 2028
Skopje is accelerating preparations for its European Capital of Culture 2028 designation, drawing new tourism attention to North Macedonia's capital.
Flights
Wizz Air Turns Podgorica Into a Low-Cost Hub for Summer 2026
Wizz Air has launched direct routes from Podgorica to Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Bratislava and Hamburg, making Montenegro more accessible for summer 2026.
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Montenegro Coastal Roads Disrupted 4–6 June for EU Summit in Tivat
Road closures and ferry suspensions affect Montenegro's coast from 4–6 June 2026 as the EU-Western Balkans Summit takes place in Tivat.
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Croatia Statehood Day 2026 — What to Know on June 25
Croatia's Statehood Day falls on June 25, 2026. Here's what travellers should expect around closures, events, and getting around.
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Vidovdan 2026 — St. Vitus Day in Serbia on June 28
Vidovdan, Serbia's most historically resonant date, falls on June 28, 2026. What travellers in Serbia and Kosovo should know.
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FIP Platinum Albania Brings Top Padel to Tirana This Week
The FIP Platinum Albania padel tournament runs 26–30 May 2026 in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, with free entry and 19 of the world's top-30 players competing.
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Balkans Summer 2026: Arrivals Steady as New Routes Open
Balkans tourism is recovering after a choppy spring, with Dubrovnik up 1% on last year and over 14 new summer air routes confirmed for Montenegro.
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Kazanlak Rose Festival Returns to Bulgaria 5–7 June 2026
Bulgaria's Kazanlak Rose Festival runs 5–7 June 2026 with dawn rose-picking, a grand parade and tastings in the Valley of the Roses.
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Adriatic Pearl Festival Returns to Budva, 30 May–4 June
The Adriatic Pearl folklore and music festival returns to Budva's old town from 30 May to 4 June 2026 with ensembles and choirs from across Europe.
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Sunny Hill Festival 2026: Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes and Peggy Gou Headline Pristina
Sunny Hill Festival returns to Pristina, Kosovo on 31 July–2 August 2026 with Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Peggy Gou and Fatboy Slim headlining.
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Jadrolinija Cancels Split–Ancona Ferry Until July: What Travellers Need to Know
Jadrolinija has cancelled 15 sailings on the Split–Ancona route between 13 May and 2 July 2026 due to rising fuel costs. Here are your alternatives.
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Sea Star Festival Returns to Umag: Eight Editions and 44,000 Fans Strong
Sea Star Festival's eighth edition runs 28–31 May 2026 at Stella Maris lagoon in Umag, Croatia, with Boris Brejcha, Xzibit, and six stages of music.
Flights
Eurowings Launches Direct Berlin–Sarajevo Flights from €64.99
Eurowings relaunched weekly direct flights from Berlin to Sarajevo from May 2026, with fares from €64.99 and twice-weekly service in July and August.
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Montenegro Independence Day on 21 May: What Visitors Can Expect
Montenegro marks Independence Day on 21 May 2026 with concerts in Podgorica and traditional events in Cetinje. Here is what to expect if you are visiting.
Flights
Air Serbia Resumes Daily Munich–Belgrade Flights After 18-Year Hiatus
Air Serbia launches daily direct flights between Munich and Belgrade from 22 May 2026 — the first nonstop link on this route since 2008.
Flights
United Airlines Launches First-Ever Nonstop Flight from the US to Split, Croatia
United Airlines now flies direct from Newark to Split, Croatia — the first nonstop transatlantic service to Dalmatia's second city.
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