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Albania issues arrest warrants in tax, money laundering probe targeting Bankers Petroleum
Chinese-owned Bankers is the developer of Albania's Patos-Marinza oil field, one of the biggest onshore oil fields in Europe.
Government and opposition spar over pro-Nazi salutes at Croatia’s largest-ever concert
Video footage showed many attendees at Thompson's concert raising their arms in a Ustasha salute.
Moldova urges EU to begin accession talks ahead of September elections
Deputy PM Cristina Gherasimov argued an early start to accession talks would demonstrate tangible progress to voters and help counter Russian-backed disinformation.
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Kosovo's parliament
Incident comes amid a deepening political impasse as lawmakers have repeatedly failed to elect a new speaker since the February general election.
Outrage after Serbian president pardons men who broke student’s jaw
Anger has grown after President Aleksandar Vucic pardoned four men accused of attacking a student in Novi Sad earlier this year – one of whom broke her jaw.
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Serbia enters fifth day of protests, 79 arrested overnight
Serbian police detained 79 people overnight as student-led protests and acts of civil disobedience entered their fifth consecutive day.
Serbian police crack down on student protests
Serbian police intensified their crackdown on student-led protests late Tuesday and into the early hours of Wednesday, detaining several demonstrators and dismantling road blockades as a wave of civil disobedience entered its fourth day.
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.
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.
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.