World
Severe drought forces early harvests in Serbia
The provincial Government claims that it is preventing the desertification of the area by investing into the regional hydrologic system.
Farmers in Serbia have been forced to start their sunflower and corn harvests much earlier than usual due to a severe drought.
This is the third year in a row that the region has been hit by such conditions and the impact on the yield is huge, with corn output expected to be three times lower than the usual this year.
Tomica Vojnić from Tavankut paints a bleak picture. “You see, there are a lot of bare ones,” he says, pointing to the corn stalks. “Many of them don’t have an ear at all, or it’s this small.” Drought hasn’t only stunted the growth but also brought pests that further damage the already scarce crops.
The water crisis is another problem on top of farmers’ heads. Many residents have their own wells but they are dry. “There is no water in our wells,” Vojnić says. “Our crops depend on God’s mercy to send water from the sky.” With irrigation impossible, some farmers are forced to sell parts of their machinery or even their land to pay off loans and leases.
As the drought continues to ravage, Nataša Kovačev from Euronews Serbia says: “Farmers didn’t meet their expectations due to the drought.”
Miroslav Matković from Subotica Farmers’ Association agrees and demands immediate government intervention. “If the state doesn’t do something, we will all be in trouble,” he says. Despite two years of requests to Subotica municipality to declare a natural disaster due to drought, there was no response. “We stood on the street for ten days,” Matković says, pointing to the farmers’ frustration and desperation.
Drought not only affects the agricultural production but also politics. While farmers demand more support and action, provincial government claims it’s doing its part to prevent desertification by investing in the regional hydrological system.
As Serbia grapples with this environmental and economic crisis, the call for a more robust response grows louder. Whether through emergency declarations, financial aid, or infrastructure investment, it is clear that without significant intervention, the livelihoods of many Serbian farmers will be lost.
new video loaded: Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican Reggae Icon, Is Dead
transcript
transcript
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican Reggae Icon, Is Dead
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae singer who helped popularize the genre around the world with songs like “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “The Harder They Come,” has died. He was 81.
-
Music is like air that we breathe. And once it’s there, everybody breathes it. The industry, to me, is the first time I came out of my mother’s womb. And I say [screaming] — and I started making my sound and I never stopped. Music can highlight awareness. And from that awareness, people can take some kind of action to better the situation. I think that’s the role music has played through the ages. And I think it’s the role that it is playing now. And I think that is the role that it can play.
By Chevaz Clarke
November 24, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Several major airlines have pulled Venezuelan flights following a U.S. aviation safety warning, disrupting travel to the country and as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
According to Reuters, at least three airlines, Brazil’s Gol, Colombia’s Avianca, and TAP Air Portugal, canceled departures from Caracas Saturday, with other international carriers making changes through Monday.
The flight disruption also impacted the U.K. and Europe, coinciding with the administration’s decision to designate the Venezuelan group known as the Cartel de los Soles, as a foreign terrorist organization.
TRUMP’S STRIKE ON CARTEL VESSEL OFF VENEZUELA SENDS WARNING TO MADURO: ‘NO SANCTUARY’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned airlines about flying over Venezuela, issuing a notice urging them to “exercise caution” due to the “potentially hazardous situation” in the region. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
TAP said its flight decision followed U.S. advisories indicating that safety could not be guaranteed, Reuters reported.
Spain’s Iberia said it would suspend flights to Caracas starting Monday “until further notice,” though its Saturday service to Madrid operated as planned, per the report.
Copa Airlines and Wingo continued operations, while LATAM canceled its Sunday Bogotá-bound flight.
The airline changes primarily came after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to aircraft operating in or over Venezuelan airspace.
TRUMP ENDS VENEZUELA TALKS, MILITARY OPTIONS LOOM, NEW REPORT
American Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela. (AP)
As reported by Fox News Digital, the FAA had warned airlines Nov. 22, about flying over Venezuela, issuing a notice urging them to “exercise caution” due to the “potentially hazardous situation” in the region.
The advisory comes as the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence across the Caribbean deploying bombers, warships, and Marines as part of a campaign targeting drug-trafficking operating near the region and airstrikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels.
On Monday, the State Department went on to formally announce the designation of the Cartel de los Soles in the Federal Register.
MARCO RUBIO SAYS NICOLÁS MADURO’S CARTEL DE LOS SOLES TO BE DESIGNATED A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
USS Gravely and several other destroyers have been deployed to U.S. Southern Command as the Trump administration takes on drug cartels and President Nicolás Maduro. (Getty Images)
The Cartel de los Soles, or “Cartel of the Suns,” refers to a network of government and military officials in Venezuela engaged in drug trafficking.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said in a statement last week that the Cartel de los Soles and other cartels in Venezuela were “responsible for terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere as well as for trafficking drugs into the United States and Europe.”
On Monday, European governments quickly updated their travel guidance. Germany warned that Venezuela’s situation remained “tense” and could deteriorate further.
Meanwhile, the U.K. advised travelers Sunday that flights were being canceled on short notice.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
“Some airlines have canceled flights at short notice,” the U.K. government advised. “If you have an upcoming flight to or from Venezuela, you should stay in touch with your airline or travel agency,” it said.
“You don’t have the cards” — that is what US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this year. But Brussels thought it held an ace: the frozen Russian assets. Now, the 28-point US peace plan has called out Europe’s hand.
Detroit Pistons tied win streak record, but they have more to do
NFL week 12: San Francisco 49ers beat Carolina Panthers to boost play-off hopes
Dallas Open announces exhibition match with John McEnroe, Andy Roddick and more
AI is widespread in higher ed, but is it helping or hurting student learning?
No. 2 Arizona Puts Together a Dominating Effort in Win Over Denver
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Video: ‘It Didn’t Have to Happen This Way:’ U.Va. Faculty Call for Review of Police Response to Protests
Read the Ruling Dismissing the Charges Against James Comey
Trump launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to supercharge US scientific AI innovation
Watch the video: Russian frozen assets — what's next?
Storms in the South, snow in the North — and a map that shows every delay
Rubio claims ‘tremendous amount of progress’ in Ukraine peace talks following Geneva meeting
-
Business1 week agoFire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money
-
World7 days agoFrance and Germany support simplification push for digital rules
-
News1 week agoCourt documents shed light on Indiana shooting that sparked stand-your-ground debate
-
World1 week agoSinclair Snaps Up 8% Stake in Scripps in Advance of Potential Merger
-
World1 week agoCalls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic
-
Science3 days agoWashington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu
-
Politics1 week agoDuckworth fires staffer who claimed to be attorney for detained illegal immigrant with criminal history
-
World1 week ago2% of Russian global oil supply affected following Ukrainian attack