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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.
Turkey lifts Deutsche Welle ban
Turkey’s media watchdog RTUK has lifted a ban that was introduced to block Deutsche Welle Turkish back in 2022.
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.
Bulgarian anti-euro campaigners set up protest camp in Sofia
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov threatens to destroy the eurozone from the inside if Bulgaria joins in January 2026.
Albanian PM mocks Reform leader Farage in row over prisoner numbers
Edi Rama said he would take back all Albanian prisoners if Farage’s claim one in 50 Albanians in Britain are in prison is correct — but insists it’s an exaggeration.
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.
Erdogan ‘not feeling even 10%’ of pressure he should from Western capitals over jailing of rival, says Turkish opposition chief
Europe signals to strongman “world has no alternative to him”, encouraging his crackdown on democracy, says Ozgur Ozel.
Erdogan indicates Turkey edging closer to F-35, Eurofighter jet deals after Nato summit leader talks
Ankara worried by growing air superiority of Israel and Greece.
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.
Croatia’s Žito Group launches IPO
Proceeds from the agricultural group's IPO are earmarked for projects in its new investment cycle and selective acquisitions.
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.
Romania unveils ruling strategy, but fiscal plan and implementation remain key
2025-2028 Ruling Programme outlines broad reforms aimed at modernising state institutions and restoring fiscal discipline.
Romania’s new government endorsed by parliament
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's new executive has the urgent task of restoring Romania's public finances.
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska mulls setting up reserve police force
Creation of auxiliary police force is widely seen as a move towards formalising the existence of paramilitary groups in Bosnia's Serb entity.
No condemnation of US strikes on Iran from Turkey
Turkish president Erdogan is all too ready to hit out at Netanyahu for Israel's attacks on the Iranians, but when it comes to Trump, interestingly, he's rather restrained.
Kosovans urged to save energy as production shortfall coincides with hike in air conditioner use
Energy supply company KESCO is calling on all consumers to take immediate measures to save electricity.