Southeast Europe / News
‘Asbestos ship’ ordered to leave Croatian waters
The Moby Drea has been at the centre of a public row since arriving in Split for reconstruction work that includes the removal of asbestos-containing panels
North Macedonia ranks highest in emerging Europe for greenfield FDI performance
With under 2mn inhabitants and 2024 GDP of $16bn, the country punches well above its weight as an FDI destination, finds fDi Intelligence.
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Romania and Slovenia rival NASDAQ 100 returns over the past decade
InterCapital's Divo Pulitika says Romania and Slovenia have delivered some of the highest equity returns globally over the past decade.
European beekeepers oppose higher duty-free honey imports from Ukraine
The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) has called on the European Commission to delay a planned increase in duty-free honey imports from Ukraine, warning that the move risks worsening pressure on the EU’s honey market.
Iran revives Mark 1 Dacia Logan as Pars ‘Nova’ in relaunch
Move over Vauxhall, Iran's former GM plant has nabbed the Nova moniker for a rehashed Dacia sedan from the early 2000s!
Romania’s Social Democrats threaten coalition boycott
Ruling coalition has been under strain over policy differences, particularly on fiscal reforms and public sector restructuring.
Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor offers $3,000 monthly payments to Moldova protesters
Shor calls on supporters to set up a protest camp in Chisinau's main square ahead of September general election as he seeks to oust pro-EU ruling PAS.
Kosovo's months-long political deadlock cost economy €300mn
Kosovo Business Alliance warns lengthy political crisis has paralysed state decision-making and caused massive losses across the economy.
Serbia moves toward early elections
Serbia is likely to hold early parliamentary elections by the end of the year, after months of protests sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad.
Wildfires close Dardanelles gateway to Black Sea
Strait closed as Turkey’s heatwave battle with raging wildfires fanned by strong winds continues.
Slovak ruling party lawmakers criticised for meeting far-right influencer Andrew Tate
Smer politicians have become increasingly radical since the slump in the Slovak ruling party's popularity.
Thousands protest in Kosovo against The Hague-based war crimes court
Protest reflects rising frustration among segments of Kosovo society over the perception that the Specialist Chambers is biased and lacks legitimacy.
Moldova’s Gagauzia refuses to recognise prison sentence for pro-Russian governor Gutsul
Autonomous region's response to sentencing sets up new standoff with central government in Chisinau.
Russia strikes key Ukrainian gas facility linked to Trans-Balkan LNG route
Pipeline built to transport Russian gas through Ukraine to Southeast Europe has recently been repurposed to support imports of LNG from the US and Azerbaijan.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stripped of Republika Srpska presidency
Ruling signals escalates Bosnia’s ongoing political crisis, with Dodik and his allies vowing to resist Central Election Commission decision to remove him from his post.
Moldovan court upholds ban on Ilan Shor’s parties from September elections
Moldova's Supreme Court has upheld a decision preventing the political bloc Pobeda/Victorie from participating in parliamentary elections.
Kosovo abolishes customs duties on US products, chamber urges free trade talks
The Kosovon government announced that it has removed customs duties on all products originating from the United States, following new tariffs set by the US on the small country.
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Bosnian Serb leader found guilty in historic court ruling
The verdict raises questions over the country’s future as a unified state nearly three decades after the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement ended a bloody civil war.
US tariffs to hit Serbia hardest in Balkans, Trump confirms
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be among the hardest hit under Trump's sweeping trade overhaul.
Serbia accused of supporting violent groups to suppress protests
Serbia is experiencing a sharp decline in civic freedoms amid a crackdown on student-led protests, according to a report by civil rights watchdog CIVICUS.