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⬤ CRITICAL 20 Aug 2026, 12:44 UTC

Steam tug that survived two world wars reappears in Serbia after drought

Amidst severe drought, a historic steam tug once lost beneath the Sava River has resurfaced, delighting locals who flock to witness 'Sava's Titanic'. This vessel, which sank in 1945 after a tragic encounter with a mine, revitalizes memories of the Balkans' complex history. Its emergence underscores the grim water shortages plaguing significant European rivers today.
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