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Serbia and Hungary move towards military alliance amid regional tensions
Move reflects increasing ties between Serbia and Hungary, which share a similar approach to international affairs and have resisted pressure from the European Union to sever their ties with Russia.
Poll confirms leading position of far-right presidential candidates in Romania
AUR leader George Simion tops the latest poll but the big surprise is the sudden rise in support for ex-PM Victor Ponta.
Serbia advances key oil pipeline project with Hungary
The Serbian government has approved the construction of a critical oil pipeline connecting Serbia to Hungary, aiming to secure the country’s energy future amid the looming threat of US sanctions on its national oil company, NIS.
Croatia plans defence spending boost to €2.7bn by 2027
PM Andrej Plenkovic says defence budget to be increased to €2.7bn by 2027, given "changed strategic circumstances".
Mystery grows over Republika Srpska President Dodik’s location
Suspicions Bosnian Serb leader is in either Russia or Serbia after he defied travel ban to visit Israel.
Swedish journalist who came to Turkey to cover Imamoglu protests arrested over old insults allegedly directed at Erdogan
Kaj Joakim Medin also faces trial for membership in "terrorist" organisation claimed by prosecutors.
Hundreds of thousands attend “Freedom for Imamoglu” Istanbul rally
"With every move he makes against me, Erdogan shows he is someone who runs away from elections and is afraid of his opponent," jailed politician tells crowd via read-out letter.
US postpones sanctions on Serbia's NIS for another 30 days
Negotiations have been ongoing between NIS representatives and US and Russian officials since the company was included in a broad package of US sanctions against Russia’s energy sector.
Detained photojournalist says Turkey wants to make it impossible to send protest images to world
Day nine of demonstrations also brings detention of Ekrem Imamoglu’s lawyer.
Romania offers to monitor Black Sea ceasefire alongside Bulgaria and Turkey
Interim President Ilie Bolojan says Romania has a strategic interest in continuing to support Ukraine.
Albania and Montenegro could conclude EU accession talks by 2026-27, enlargement commissioner says
But Marta Kos warns "external forces" actively seeking to block certain countries from EU accession.
Bosnian court asks Interpol to issue arrest warrant for Republika Srpska President Dodik
Request made after top Bosnian Serb officials defied travel bans to leave country.
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Huge Istanbul demonstration over Imamoglu, democracy planned for Saturday
Protest also declared as start of opposition campaign to make jailed politician Turkey's next president.
Moldova detains pro-Russian Gagauzia governor in crackdown on Russia-linked party
Evghenia Gutul faces charges related to the illegal financing of the banned Shor Party.
Russian pranksters trick Kosovo PM Kurti in fake call
Kurti told prankster posing as Latvian president he was victim of hybrid war by Russia and said US special envoy Richard Grenell brought down his last government.
Serbia faces international pressure over sonic weapon claims
Disturbing footage from a mass protest on March 15 shows the crowd abruptly scattering during a 15-minute moment of silence for the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy.
Turkey seizes three more companies as part of Imamoglu crackdown
Government has a long track record of using deposit insurance fund TMSF as a tool for wealth transfer.
Bosnia’s Dodik defies travel ban to visit Israel and Serbia
Earlier this month Bosnia’s state authorities announced a central arrest warrant and travel ban for Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik.
US defers visa waiver after Romania bans far-right candidate from presidential election
Timing of decision raises speculation given top US officials’ support for Calin Georgescu.
Serbian president meets EU leaders in Brussels as protests continue to grow
The talks are part of a broader diplomatic push to strengthen Serbia's ties with Western partners amidst mounting domestic unrest.