Kosovo
Nato Parliamentary Assembly votes to advance Kosovo's status to associate member
Majority of member countries voted in favour of giving Kosovo associate member status despite lobbying by Serbia.
Kosovo’s Western partners slam decision to shut banks in majority-Serb areas
EU and US say closure of Serbian Postal Savings Bank branches risks escalating tensions in volatile region.
EBRD2024: EBRD expects Emerging Europe growth boost in 2024, but slightly lowers forecast
Development bank makes downward revision in latest forecasts after worse than expected Q1 figures for Central Europe.
Bridging economies: The catalyst role of low-cost cross-border payment transfers in the Western Balkans
Exorbitant international B2B payment transfers are a barrier to cross-border trade for enterprises in the Western Balkans, a World Bank analysis shows.
Western Balkans urged to embrace renewable energy for district heating
Fossil fuels are still being burned in district heating networks across the Western Balkans, despite the pressing need to prepare for the transition to green energy, finds a Bankwatch report.
Russian hackers target Kosovo over support for Ukraine
PM and president's websites temporarily offline in hacker attacks linked to Defence Minister Ejup Maqedonci's criticisms of Russia.
Think-tank warns UN vote on Srebrenica genocide could trigger Republika Srpska’s secession from Bosnia
Hudson Institute says move towards secession could in turn spark broader ethnic conflicts in Balkans.
Serbs see Russians as main ally, US as biggest threat
IRI’s Western Balkan survey also reveals Albanians and Kosovars most committed to EU and Nato membership; support flagging in other countries.
Kosovo to become first Muslim-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage
PM Albin Kurti's government plans to legalise same-sex marriages in May, as Pristina aims for Council of Europe membership.