Serbia
Why is EU enlargement to the Western Balkans taking so long?
New Bruegel report says both lack of interest among EU members and slow reform process in Western Balkans contributed to sluggish enlargement.
Serbian weapons found in Sudan, violating UN arms embargo
Serbia claims military neutrality and appears to be indiscriminate about where its arms end up.
Businessmen linked to Trump explore opportunities in Western Balkans
Interest in Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia revealed ahead of autumn US presidential election.
Neither EU nor Western Balkans ready for accession, says Erste report
Performance of CEE countries shows convergence of Western Balkans with EU will only accelerate post-accession, find Erste analysts.
Serbia becomes first Western Balkan country to produce electric vehicles
Serbia is seeking to establish itself in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, at the same time as it plans to open Europe's largest lithium mine.
BALKAN BLOG: Serbia signals its geopolitical alignment with EU lithium deal
Serbia is back in the EU’s good books. Thanks to the country’s large lithium reserves, EU politicians have been trying to woo the Balkan state, repeating a mantra which verges on possessive: “Serbia belongs to the EU”.
Serbia and EU forge strategic partnership on lithium and EVs
Serbia is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the European Union to create a strategic partnership on raw materials, battery value chains, and electric vehicles.
Heatwave sparks surge in electricity use in coal-dependent Balkans
Vicious circle as increased use of electricity for air conditioners drives demand from coal-heavy power sector.
Serbian policeman killed in border shootout, government blames Kosovo
One Serbian police officer was killed and another wounded in a shootout during a routine vehicle check near the Bosnian border.
Western Balkans can skip gas and move straight to renewables, says Bankwatch
NGO CEE Bankwatch says anticipated solar and wind projects in the region are expected to generate four times more electricity over their lifetimes than prospective gas-fired power plants.
World Bank says Western Balkans must invest $37bn to protect region from climate change impact
Region increasingly plagued by floods, drought, heatwaves and forest fires.
Serbia reapproves Rio Tinto lithium mining project after court ruling
Serbia's Constitutional Court ruled this month that the 2022 government decision to revoke Rio Tinto’s permit for the $2.4bn lithium mine was unconstitutional and unlawful.
Egypt and Serbia add their voices to the growing number of calls to end the fighting in Ukraine.
The calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine continue as Egypt and Serbia add their voices to the growing number of calls to end the fighting in Ukraine.
Backlash after Serbia's constitutional court overturns ban on Rio Tinto lithium mine
If the government moves ahead with the project it risks the return of political instability and mass protests that previously swept the country in 2021.
Parade of Serbian army troops in Bosnia sparks outrage among Muslims
The march of Serbian soldiers was seen as a fresh provocation made by the secessionist leaders of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska.
Serbia secures €870mn investment from Chinese Minth
Planned investment reflects Serbia's growing appeal as a destination for international manufacturing and its strategic efforts to integrate into the burgeoning electric vehicle market.
wiiw sees brighter growth prospects for ‘resilient’ Emerging Europe
Growth is mainly driven by a strong rise in real wages, leading to higher private consumption, while EU members are showing resilience in the face of Germany's economic downturn.
European Commission to allocate €1.2bn for infrastructure and entrepreneurship in Western Balkans
Latest package to support eight new flagship investments in ares including water, rail transport, innovation and the green transition.
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Severe storms ravage Balkans, leaving two dead and widespread damage
Storms and other extreme weather events have intensified in Southeast Europe as the climate crisis deepens.
Serbia-China free trade agreement comes into effect
Minister of Trade Tomislav Momirovic expects Serbia's exports to China to soon double from current €1.2bn.