Europe

The National Assembly of Republika Srpska, or parliament of Bosnia’s Serb-led entity, amended its criminal code and introduced prison terms for displaying flags and symbols of what was the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the 1992-95 war

The inheritance of fashion icon Valentino, a fortune made of yachts, villas, works of art, a castle in France -worth hundreds of millions- has been awarded to a foundation based in Vaduz, the sole heir of the designer, who passed away on 19 January at 93

Kumla prison has begun accepting children and young people convicted of serious violent crimes, opening new challenges at all levels of operations, from guidelines to everyday management

Housing prices are expected to rise by just 3,5% this year, and the market for holiday homes has fallen as well. Brokers blame prospects for another interest rate hike, lots of property on the market and economic uncertainty created by a world in turmoil

Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Tirana calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government, following hours of protest outside the his office; 19 people have been arrested after clashes with police forces

Political change sparked fear in the Mathias Corvinus Collegium; the 8.000 students institution was founded in 1996 as a private foundation and is now the most accredited for gifted education, regardless of social or regional background

Due to the intensity of attacks that have hit the area of Odessa in June, all vacation courses and summer activities have been suspended until September

The expansion of the Grótta Nature Reserve has been formally approved and now encompasses the entire Seltjörn lagoon, furthering protection of a unique ecosystem and birds habitat

Tons of dead fish carpeted the shores and shallow waters of the Pilchowice Reservoir drained for structural work; the shocking photos prompted environmentalists and anglers to call on authorities for a clarification