Serbia
Kosovo yields over Decani monastery to pursue Council of Europe membership
Closely guarded Serbian Orthodox monastery deep inside Kosovo has long been a source of tension between Pristina and Belgrade.
Western Balkans faces heightened risk of inter-ethnic violence in 2024, US intelligence report warns
Report says local nationalist leaders and external actors could heighten tensions for their own political gains in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
National Bank of Serbia maintains policy rate at 6.5%
The decision to maintain the reference interest rate was primarily influenced by the global economic landscape, characterised by declining but still elevated inflationary pressures.
BALKAN BLOG: Serbian president tries to move on from election controversy
President Aleksandar Vucic wrapped plans to re-run contested Belgrade election and quickly carry out OSCE recommendations in anti-Western rhetoric.
German foreign minister calls for faster EU enlargement to Western Balkans amid Russia threat
Annalena Baerbock says expansion of the EU to the Western Balkans has become a geopolitical necessity in light of Russia's "brutal imperialism".
Serbian president claims West wants ‘puppet regime’ in Belgrade
President Aleksandar Vucic tackles opposition grievances over December 2023 elections, but slams Western interference in Serbian politics.
Western Balkan leaders commit to accelerated regional cooperation
Albanian PM calls at Tirana summit for fellow Western Balkan leaders to overcome historic conflicts to achieve prosperity.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks support from Southeast Europe at Tirana summit
Ukrainian president and Albanian prime minister warn of Russian threat to destabilise the region.
Liberty Steel's financial crisis is just the latest blow for CEE's steel industry
The woes of Liberty Steel's mills also reflect the struggle of former Communist Central and Eastern Europe’s once mighty steel sector to remain competitive.
Western Balkans power sector risks “complete meltdown” warns think-tank
Policy brief from think-tank CEPS says there is an “acute and imminent risk” of collapse due to outdated infrastructure.
Western Balkans to take up to 70 years to catch up with EU
New EBRD report finds low productivity, weak institutions and unfavourable demographics mean convergence may not happen until 2093.
Western Balkans is ideal nearshoring destination, says EBRD regional director
"Island within the EU" is attracting growing flows of FDI, EBRD's Matteo Colangeli tells bne IntelliNews.
Video shows dozens of migrants stripped and forced across Serbia-North Macedonia border
Footage shared by NGO Legis appears to show a group of semi-naked men being sent back into North Macedonia by Serbian border police in sub-zero temperatures.
World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060
New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.
Minister says Serbia 'sitting on billions' in new push to exploit lithium resources
Mining and Energy Minister Djedovic Handanovic the latest to call for revival of Rio Tinto’s stalled lithium mine project.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
Balkans a prime target for Russia's unconventional warfare tactics
Moldova and Montenegro already targets of Russian destabilisation efforts, says RUSI report.
Effigy of Serbian president causes new rift in relations with Croatia
Effigies of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin were burnt at the annual carnival in Kastel Stari.