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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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Staying up to date on Balkans travel — visa changes, new flight routes, upcoming events, and anything that affects your trip.
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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.
Flights
Air Serbia Resumes Daily Belgrade to Munich Flights
Air Serbia relaunched daily nonstop service between Belgrade and Munich on 22 May 2026, restoring a direct connection that had been absent for 18 years.
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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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