Bosnia & Herzegovina
Western Balkan countries’ growth paths diverge
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia are pulling ahead, while Bosnia and North Macedonia are being held back by lower external demand and domestic fiscal pressures, says new World Bank report.
Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness
The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.
Floods kill at least 18 in Bosnia
Heavy rainfall flooded areas of Bosnia and Montenegro, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens still missing.
Western Balkans emerges as nearshoring destination
wiiw study reveals FDI soared in recent years, with strong interest from Asian investors.
Top Russian politicians stir tensions in Bosnia with claims West is undermining fragile peace
Letters from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and former president Dmitry Medvedev accuse West of reviving "colonial practices" in Bosnia.
Bosnia’s GDP growth slows to 2.2% y/y in 2Q24
Full year growth is projected at around 2.6% for 2024, faster than the 1.7% in 2023.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
Bosnia’s annual CPI inflation slows down to 1.3% y/y in August
Inflation in Bosnia has slowed down significantly, which has boosted the retail trade and tourism.
The Western Balkans' productivity problem
Wages in Western Balkans are increasing faster than productivity, making it harder for the region to attract investment and catch up with Central Europe.
Fast fashion slowly conquers the Balkans
International fashion chains’ expansion in Southeast Europe constrained by small market size and availability of modern retail space.
Western Balkans coal power plants still pumping out toxic emissions
Bankwatch report finds little being done to phase out coal in region despite commitments to reduce emissions.
Enlargement fatigue and the Western Balkan security vacuum
Top politicians from the Western Balkans confronted the question of when countries from the region can realistically hope to join the European Union at the Globsec forum in Prague this weekend.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Globsec security forum insists Ukraine is still winning the war
The groupthink at Central Europe's top security conference is a serious weakness when the Ukraine war is so finely balanced and sober analysis is more essential than ever.
After Middle East expansion Bosnia’s IMG sets its sights on global markets
Banja Luka-based company is an emerging global player in the public transport advertising market.
71.2% of Bosnians want EU membership
Bosnia & Herzegovina has been granted EU candidate status but is yet to complete a set of reforms needed to start membership talks.
Three killed in Bosnian school shooting
Triple homicide by school cleaner reportedly followed disagreements with fellow staff members.
Balkan politicians eye Russia-style crackdown on NGOs with mooted ‘foreign agents’ laws
Politicians in several Southeast European countries have proposed their own versions of Russia’s controversial foreign agents law that clamped down on foreign funded NGOs.
Southeast Europe has continent’s cheapest residential property but affordability still an issue
Deloitte report finds Bosnia, Greece and Romania have the continent’s cheapest new properties.
Missing rail links push Central and Southeast Europe to rely on air travel
Western Balkan countries have Europe’s poorest cross-border rail connections in a region where eco-friendly train options are few, finds a Greenpeace report.
Investigation reveals exploitation of local workers and migrants across the Western Balkans
Global Initiative on Transnational Organized Crime finds worker abuses rife in Western Balkans countries.