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Tens of thousands attend Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic did not attend the funeral, but his son Danilo was among those present.
Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of convicted war criminal Mladic
Ratko Mladic's death and funeral have reignited divisions over Serbia's wartime past and strained ties with the European Union.
Missile War Monitor: Russia hits Teva and WHO drug warehouses in Ukraine
Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3.
EU commissioner cancels Serbia visit over Mladic funeral controversy
Marta Kos said the public “glorification” of convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic was incompatible with European Union values.
Missile War Monitor: Russian oil firms miss 60% of gasoline contracts as Ukraine's drone campaign bites
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3.
Moldova to launch new stock exchange backed by Bucharest bourse
The new Moldova International Stock Exchange is expected to strengthen Moldova’s capital-market infrastructure and diversify financing sources for companies.
Mladic's body to arrive in Serbia as funeral stirs regional tensions
The wars that accompanied Yugoslavia's collapse continue to shape politics and Serbia's relations with its neighbours.
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Missile War Monitor: Russia cuts power to 350,000 families in Odesa
A massed Russian missile and drone attack on Odesa region's backbone energy assets cut power to more than 350,000 families, grid operator DTEK Odesa Grids said, on September 2.
Hungary opens criminal probe into Eximbank deals, including €1bn North Macedonia loan
Hungarian police launched a formal criminal investigation into suspected abuse of office and mismanagement at state-owned Eximbank.
Serbia is heading for snap election on October 25
The election will be the biggest test yet for President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party.
11 EU members push to curb foreign policy vetoes as bloc weighs wider reform
Reform discussion ongoing amid questions over whether the EU's institutions are equipped for another round of enlargement.
Central Europe seeks bigger role in shaping EU policy
PMs of Croatia, Czechia and Slovenia say CEE countries should use their growing economic and political weight to shape the EU's future.
Kosovan politicians agree on next president, ending months-long political deadlock
Acting PM Albin Kurti and LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku agreed to appoint Constitutional Court judge Bekim Sejdiu as Kosovo's next president.
Serbia hosts Non-Aligned Movement 65 years after founding summit
NAM summit brings representatives of countries from the movement's historic core back to Belgrade, where its first summit was held in 1961.
Romanian president expects stable government after September 1 consultations
Nicusur Dan expects new round of consultations to determine whether sufficient support exists for a new government after months of political deadlock.
Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic reportedly dies aged 84
Ratko Mladic, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb army who was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 1992-95 Bosnian war, has died.
EPP, Renew Europe urge EC to withhold Romania’s €770mn RRF funding over Integrity Law
Politicians warn of risk €770mn payment could "unintentionally contribute to the undermining of the undermining of Romanian democracy".
Serbia secures help from EU as well as Russia to fight wildfires
Serbia asked for international help after fires burned for more than two weeks in a protected area near Belgrade.
Moldovan PM's Bosphorus swim helps boost profile with Turkish investors
Moldova is seeking to attract more Turkish investment in manufacturing, energy and technology, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said after meetings with Turkish business representatives.
Romania steps up efforts to restart Cernavoda nuclear reactors
Romanian authorities are changing their approach to restoring water levels at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, building a dam and releasing more water from inland rivers, after weeks of efforts proved insufficient.