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Balkan governments mull military service amid regional and global tensions
Politicians in Croatia, Romania and Serbia have all discussed a potential move to a form of military service.
Romanian government blocks sale of Fondul Proprietatea’s stakes in Bucharest Airports, Constanta port and Salrom
Fondul Proprietatea fund manager Franklin Templeton aimed to sell stakes in three major portfolio companies.
Protesting Bulgarian farmers flood Sofia streets with milk
Bulgarian government signs agreement with two agricultural groups but other farmers hold out for higher subsidies and the resignation of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev.
EU may sanction Chinese companies for the first time for facilitating Russia’s flourishing trade with friendly countries
The EU is contemplating the unprecedented step of imposing sanctions on three Chinese companies alleged to be aiding Russia's military actions against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
Bosnian government makes push to adopt laws needed to unblock EU membership talks
Sarajevo warned it has just six weeks to adopt four key laws in order to get a green light for accession talks.
European Parliament calls for independent probe into alleged vote-rigging in Serbia
MEPs say EU funding for Serbia should be halted if Belgrade fails to cooperate or if election irregularities are found.
Moldova starts screening laws as it prepares for EU accession talks
President Maia Sandu says step is crucial for the country's European path, as it sets the stage for accession negotiations.
Serbia prepares for new push into African markets
Serbian Chamber of Commerce head says Africa is a market of the future thanks to demographics, rising purchasing power and natural resources.
Turkey’s finance minister Simsek reportedly asked Erdogan to remove central bank governor Erkan
Chief of regulator, previously billed as a Wall Street star who would help end country’s economic crisis, said she quit amid a “smear campaign”.
Protesting farmers threaten to occupy Bulgarian capital
Farmers to intensify daily protests unless demands for more subsidies and the resignation of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vutev are met.
New Serbian parliament inaugurated amid protests by opposition MPs
Opposition MPs say the December 2023 general and municipal elections were rigged to deliver victories for the ruling SNS.
Angry crowds chant “Can anybody hear my voice?” as Turkish health minister addresses earthquake memorial
Slogan references calls heard from many victims who died trapped under rubble before rescue teams could arrive.
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Politician's reference to “130,000” reopens question of how many died in Turkey’s quake disaster
Shadow of devastation worsens as displaced realise Erdogan’s pledge of 319,000 new homes by first anniversary of catastrophe was an empty promise.
Five companies interested in building new reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP
Russian companies not allowed to bid for expansion of Bulgaria's only nuclear power station, intended to ensure country's energy security.
President of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska goes on trial in Sarajevo
Trial of Milorad Dodik for approving laws that defy the authority of the Bosnian Constitutional Court and high representative starts after multiple delays.
EU warns over Kosovo police operations against Serbian-run institutions
European Commission spokesperson says raids and closure of facilities will have negative effects on the daily lives of Kosovo Serbs.