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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.
Fitch further downgrades Istanbul-listed Vestel Elektronik to B- with negative outlook
Company moved to six notches below investment grade. Layoffs announced. Sales in Europe under pressure from Chinese competition.
Serbia boosts military capabilities in response to regional defence pact
Serbian president calls trilateral defence agreement between Albania, Croatia and Kosovo a an emerging military bloc against Serbian interests.
Romanian president appoints Ilie Bolojan as prime minister after month-long coalition talks
PNL leader's appointment concludes a deadlock over fiscal policy that had delayed the nomination of a new prime minister.
Separatists in Transnistria face deep economic contraction as Russia restricts subsidies
Transnistria’s industrial output fell by 43% in the first five months of 2025.
Indian PM’s first Croatia visit boosts trade and cultural ties
According to a press release by India’s Press Information Bureau, the Indian leader was welcomed with a ceremonial reception at the Banski Dvori palace, following a personal reception by Prime Minister Plenković at the airport earlier in the day.
Opposition warns political deadlock is weakening Kosovo's position in dialogue with Serbia
Prolonged failure to form a new government since February general election has harmed Kosovo’s international standing.
North Macedonia seeks nearly €2bn for high-speed railway project via global lenders
Railway to form part of Corridor X, a major trans-European transport route that connects Central Europe with the southeastern Balkans.