Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia finally names prime minister 14 months after election
As Bosnia's new state-level prime minister, Zoran Tegeltija says he will implement much needed reforms to unlock the country’s EU membership path and secure a new deal with the IMF.
Western Balkans divided over “mini Schengen”
Albanian PM slams “patriots in pyjamas” as Bosnia, Kosovo and Montenegro hold off on joining regional integration project.
UPDATED: 21 dead in strongest earthquake in Albania in recent decades
6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Albania early on November 26 was felt across the region.
Bosnia nominates new PM ending year-long political deadlock
Breakthrough as top Bosnian politicians finally agree to send a reform programme to Nato, resolving a dispute that had held the nomination up by several months.
IMF to scrap deal with Bosnia and propose new agreement
The current deal, which was expected to provide Bosnia with much needed cheap cash, was put on hold in 2017 as political disagreements have frozen key reforms.
ALACO DISPATCHES: Sarajevo’s balancing act
Bosnia offers cheap and vibrant nightlife for European partygoers — plus Sharia-compliant luxury resorts for Gulf travellers. Its success as a tourist destination will depend on how well it manages a delicate balancing act between the two.
Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia agree to set up common market
Eliminating obstacles to the free movement of people, goods, services and capital will facilitate trade and investment in the Western Balkans — but the primary goal of all three countries is EU accession.