Serbia
Serbia gripped by civil unrest as road blockades continue
Thousands of demonstrators, led by student groups, have blocked key roads and intersections nationwide since June 29.
Western Balkan leaders meet in Skopje to advance EU Growth Plan
Growth Plan aims to fast-track the Western Balkans' convergence with the EU through deeper market access, pre-accession funding and regional cooperation.
Emerging Europe growth resilient despite global risks, wiiw says
Economies across Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are set to maintain solid growth in 2025 and 2026 but face downside risks from Middle East tensions, the war in Ukraine and US trade policy.
Serbian students blockade cities after police crackdown
Thousands of students and anti-government demonstrators blocked key roads and intersections across Serbia, after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters at a mass protest on June 28.
Serbian riot police clash with anti-government protesters
Tensions flared when riot police attempted to disperse crowds heading towards government buildings following months of largely non-violent demonstrations.
Serbian protesters mark Vidovdan with calls to end president's 12-year rule
Peaceful protest turns violent in late evening with riot police using tear gas and pepper spray to push back crowds.
Serbian students issue ultimatum: elections or civil disobedience
Students say the ruling coalition is unable to address what they describe as the country’s most severe socio-political crisis in decades.
BALKAN BLOG: Western Balkans military build-up continues as the world looks elsewhere
As the world’s attention remains focused on the wars in Ukraine and, more recently, the Middle East, several countries in the Western Balkans are ramping up their military capacities.
Serbia arrests alleged coup plotters ahead of Vidovdan protest
Several people have been arrested and accused of plotting to violently overthrow the government ahead of a major anti-government rally.
Serbia posts first trade surplus with Germany in two decades
Bilateral trade reached €9bn last year, with Serbia posting a €293mn surplus — a rare outcome for countries trading with Germany, one of the world’s largest exporters.
Global uncertainty causes FDI to plummet in Emerging Europe
wiiw research blames crisis in German industry and the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s second term as US president for sharp slowdown in FDI.
Serbia boosts military capabilities in response to regional defence pact
Serbian president calls trilateral defence agreement between Albania, Croatia and Kosovo a an emerging military bloc against Serbian interests.
Serbia’s central bank boosts gold reserves to more than 50 tonnes
Serbia has been among the most active gold buyers in Europe in recent years.
Bosnia’s coal plants the biggest polluters in Western Balkans, CEE Bankwatch survey shows
Across the region, six units exceeded their individual ceilings for sulphur dioxide emissions by more than ten times last year, according to a survey by environmental NGO CEE Bankwatch.
Russia provoking conflict in Western Balkans as leverage against West, think-tank says
Instability in the Western Balkans "presents Russia with a win-win scenario", says FPRI analysis.
Opposition warns political deadlock is weakening Kosovo's position in dialogue with Serbia
Prolonged failure to form a new government since February general election has harmed Kosovo’s international standing.
Usain Bolt named ambassador for Belgrade’s Expo 2027
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named the first official ambassador for Expo 2027 Belgrade.
Kosovo's PM calls for pressure on Belgrade after Trump comments on talks with Serbia
US President Donald Trump says he will address tensions between Pristina and Belgrade.
Serbian President Vucic signals elections by early 2027
Serbian government remains under pressure after student-led protests persist for more than six months.
INTERVIEW: Western Balkans attract tech and services FDI as manufacturing outlook dims
Global uncertainty prompted the EBRD to lowered its outlook for the Western Balkans, but the bank’s Matteo Colangeli points to the region’s continued attractiveness for IT and services outsourcing.