Serbia
New Serbian parliament inaugurated amid protests by opposition MPs
Opposition MPs say the December 2023 general and municipal elections were rigged to deliver victories for the ruling SNS.
EU warns over Kosovo police operations against Serbian-run institutions
European Commission spokesperson says raids and closure of facilities will have negative effects on the daily lives of Kosovo Serbs.
‘Amazon of the Balkans’ Ananas announces regional expansion plans
Ananas to expand into Bosnia and Montenegro this year, with plans to target Albania and Kosovo in future.
Serbia’s Komercijalna Banka quits Kosovo after switch to euro
The euro became Kosovo's exclusive currency from February 1, ending the longstanding practice of dinar transactions in majority-Serb parts of the country.
Robots to take on labour-intensive agriculture in Serbia
Coming Computer Engineering is set to introduce the AgAR electric robot capable of taking over a wide range of tasks.
Serbia to produce kamikaze drones as it ramps up military capacity
President Vucic says Serbia must be “fully prepared” to defend itself amid “madness” of modern world.
wiiw projects brighter 2024 for Emerging Europe
Vienna-based think-tank expects growth to get back on track this year, but warns of risks from a Trump victory in the US and escalation of fighting in Ukraine or Gaza.
Serbia’s accession risks bringing a second Orban into the EU
Concerns are growing over candidate country Serbia's democratic institutions and lack of alignment with EU foreign policy, says comment published by ECFR.
MEPs call for EU to be reformed ahead of enlargement
Expanded EU with 35 members cannot function with the current rules, says report backed by European Parliament committees.
OUTLOOK 2024 SE Europe
Following a challenging 2023 marked by energy and inflation crises triggered by the conflict in Ukraine, the economies across Southeast Europe are poised for a modest rebound in 2024.
Actis-led consortium acquires Balkan telecom tower portfolio from Telekom Srbija
Actis says telecom towers market in the CEE and Western Balkans region is poised for significant expansion in the coming years.
Western Balkans leaders embrace EU Growth Plan at regional summit
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski says €6bn plan will foster regional cooperation and integration into the common European market.