Will OFAC Grant NIS a License? What It Means for Serbia and Croatian JANAF

The Adriatic Pipeline (JANAF) is awaiting a license from the US Treasury's OFAC for Serbia's oil supply to NIS. Serbian President Vučić warns of dire consequences if the license is denied, estimating a 40% chance of approval. JANAF remains hopeful, ready to resume operations immediately if granted. The decision is expected today.

Ukrainian crypto influencer found dead in Lamborghini after $18B market crash

32-year-old Ukrainian crypto trader Konstantin Galich, also known by the pseudonym Konstantin Kudo was found dead in his Lamborghini in Kyiv on Oct. 11, a day after a market crash wiped out more than US$18 billion in value.

A Master Class on Freaks in Rural America

by J.C. White – 2025 The great author from Georgia, Flannery O’Connor, once said in response to a question about why Southerners write about freaks so well, “because we in the South are still able to recognize one.” She wasn’t being cruel; she was being honest. The South has always known how to call a … Continue reading A Master Class on Freaks in Rural America →

Retro review: People’s General

People's General, the weakest representative of the SSI's 5-Stars series, with atrocious graphics and crippled, illogical game mechanics, that the modding community later tried to salvage.

Myth of the neutrals and other Serbian political fairytales

The student and civic protesters, who represent the third, latest manifestation of Serbian alt-right populist sentiment, following the one that gave rise to Slobodan Milošević in the late 1980s and the second one that returned Aleksandar Vučić to power in 2012, are now getting a dose of reality with the opposition parties taking back the forefront from pro-Russian extremists.

The pan-European illiberal alliance is very much real

The European alt-right always seems to be there for each other. Aided by their American brethren, support goes from Dodik to Le Pen, MAGA to Dodik and Le Pen and AfD, Dodik to Putin, Vučić to Dodik, Orban to Dodik and Le Pen, round and round they go.

Weep for me, said the Tu-95 bomber

There's a Serbian joke about how the Serbian ship of lunatics is the pride and joy of the Russian Navy. Whether it's the news about arms sales to Ukraine, the purchase of the French Rafale jets, or the recent visit of president Vucic to Odessa, there is always speculation about Serbia's possible departure from the orbit of Russia and China.

SOMBOR – A perfect gateaway from the city rush

Escape from the fast-paced city life and a getaway to a city that breathes relaxation and hedonism: SOMBOR Just days after returning from an exhausting (yet wonderful) trip to Italy—still craving sleep and peace—I found myself packing my suitcase again. This time, it wasn’t for a faraway destination, but for a quiet escape to a … Continue reading SOMBOR – A perfect gateaway from the city rush →

The Hooligans and Other Controversial Figures of Serbia

I spent 2+ weeks exploring my final Balkan country (I’ve now been to all 8–if you don’t count Greece or Slovenia, which most Balkan folks don’t ;)) Serbia had some of the most unique and interesting architecture I’d seen in the region, the largest and most exciting city, and lots of history to learn about … Continue reading The Hooligans and Other Controversial Figures of Serbia →

Serbian Odious Party

Aleksandar Vucic and his big-tent coalition have been in power since 2012, and even if they did manage to steer the economy in the right direction (they didn't), maintain the rule of law, and run the government services efficiently (they don't), or even have the capacity to act civilly (out of the question), in most societies that have parliamentary and presidential elections they would have most likely overstay their welcome after twelve years in office. The Serbian government strengthens its support among the electorate by using physical violence, defamation, lies, and whining. But all this doesn't concern his voting base. To them, such behavior is considered assertive and irreverent, a mark of a strong leader who speaks truth to power and cares about traditional values like Family and Nationhood.