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North Macedonia faces food price surge as price protection measures expire
North Macedonia had one of the highest inflation rates in the region, peaking in late 2022.
Kalfalar, the Turkish village with a population of one
And 87-year-old Ibrahim Elaslan says he's never leaving.
Western Balkans power sector risks “complete meltdown” warns think-tank
Policy brief from think-tank CEPS says there is an “acute and imminent risk” of collapse due to outdated infrastructure.
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Macron says sending Nato ground troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out
French president says Russia now presents a greater danger and nothing should be excluded.
US claims sanctions success, says Russia’s financial flows with Turkey, UAE and Kazakhstan disrupted
Washington says secondary sanctions threat against financial firms has put “sand in the gears” of network used to help Kremlin get access to goods.
Montenegro’s government at risk as president quits ruling PES
Several MPs leave EU-oriented PES after President Jakov Milatovic's departure, eroding majority in parliament.
Western Balkans to take up to 70 years to catch up with EU
New EBRD report finds low productivity, weak institutions and unfavourable demographics mean convergence may not happen until 2093.
Video shows dozens of migrants stripped and forced across Serbia-North Macedonia border
Footage shared by NGO Legis appears to show a group of semi-naked men being sent back into North Macedonia by Serbian border police in sub-zero temperatures.
Moldova’s separatist Transnistria rumoured to be seeking unification with Russia
Speculation leaders in Tiraspol could ask Russia to make separatist region part of the Federation at a congress next week.
Romania’s president pitches to be CEE's candidate for Nato top seat
The alliance's CEE countries had hoped to be strong contenders to helm the alliance this time around, but the Netherlands' Mark Rutte appears to have it in the bag already.
Indications grow Turkey-Russia trade hit by tightened US sanctions
Turkish exports to Russia sank 30% in January. Turkey’s banks facilitating payments wary of being shut out of US financial system.
Minister says Serbia 'sitting on billions' in new push to exploit lithium resources
Mining and Energy Minister Djedovic Handanovic the latest to call for revival of Rio Tinto’s stalled lithium mine project.
Hyundai E&C picked to build new reactor at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP
Bulgaria plans to boost energy security by expanding the Kozloduy NPP, which has only two working units dating back to the Soviet era.
Albanian opposition protesters hurl Molotov cocktails at prime minister's office
The demonstration was part of a campaign of civil disobedience by supporters of Sali Berisha, opposition leader and former president and prime minister of Albania.
Romania starts €200mn dredging operation at port used for Ukraine exports
Expanding capacity of Romania’s Constanta Port will help Ukrainian grain exporters bypass Poland, where farmers’ protests have erupted.
Turkey releases top exec detained after gold mine landslide disaster within hours
Experts say ultimate cost of accident likely to be many multiples of money saved on mining operations through inadequate construction and/or operation of leach heap in gold extraction.
Effigy of Serbian president causes new rift in relations with Croatia
Effigies of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin were burnt at the annual carnival in Kastel Stari.
US Secretary of State Blinken bolsters Albania ties amid regional stability concerns
Blinken uses Tirana visit to assure Western Balkan countries of Washington’s support for their integration into the European Union.
European Court of Auditors flags concerns over EU's €6bn package for Western Balkans
ECA says better protection measures are needed to safeguard the additional EU funds to help the region's progress towards EU accession.
Bulgaria and Romania to revive €6bn Danube hydropower project
Neighbouring countries are updating old plans to build a major new hydropower plant on the Danube between Nikopol and Turnu Magurele.