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EU considering measures against Serbia after Kosovo violence
European Commission spokesman says member states may decide to impose measures against Serbia if Belgrade does not do enough to de-escalate crisis in northern Kosovo.
Konzum launches Croatia's first automated supermarket
Konzum’s store is one of a growing number of entirely cashierless shops in Europe as international retailers explore the potential of AI technology.
Eastern EU members building roads instead of railways
Across the EU far more has been invested in roads than railways over the last three decades, but this trend is even stronger in the newer EU members, a study commissioned by Greenpeace finds.
Southeast Europe leaders pledge to speed up EU integration process
Leaders of Slovenia, Croatia and the six Western Balkans countries will commit to reforms to improve the prospects for the Western Balkan states to join the EU by 2030.
bneGREEN: EV battery manufacturers plug into Southeast Europe
Southeast Europe is already home to some high-profile electro-mobility companies. Now, it's becoming a location for battery manufacturing too.
Only 11 countries are reducing emissions and all will miss Paris targets - Lancet
Green growth is not yet happening in any advanced economies – and high-income countries are not on track achieve enough emissions reduction without more far profound changes in consumption.
Croatian firms launch NFT 'crypto pigs' platform to boost pork industry
Investors can buy "crypto pigs" in the form of NFTs through the GoAgro platform, launched to support Croatia's struggling pork industry.
Serbian president seeks confirmation Ukraine won't recognise Kosovo at Zelenskiy meeting
Presidents affirm support for each other’s territorial integrity at informal Balkan summit despite Aleksandar Vucic’s refusal to sever ties with Russia.
Top Croatian officials seek to heal relations with Greece after football riots
A Greek football fan was killed in violent clashes between supporters of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb earlier this month.
Net outflow of migrants from CEE slowing as life at home improves
Central and Eastern European economies have seen significant net migration outflows over the past few decades, but the trend has started to shift in the last five years as outflows have reduced considerably, Capital Economics reports.
Russian ambassador accused of using Operation Storm anniversary to stir Balkan tensions
Operation Storm is already an annual source of conflict as the anniversary is celebrated in Croatia and mourned in Serbia.
Croatia's tourism soars with 2.7mn arrivals in June
Croatia reported 2.7mn tourist arrivals and 13.2mn nights in commercial accommodation in June.
Bosnian fitness tech start-up Rolla raises €6.3mn in seed round
Gamified fitness platform backed by Rimac Group founder Mate Rimac and Superbet Group founder Sacha Dragic's family office.
bneGREEN: Mediterranean presidents unite in appeal for climate action amid catastrophic wildfires
The Mediterranean Basin has experienced unprecedented scorching heat this summer.
Storms follow heatwaves to batter Southeast Europe’s crops
Extensive damage to crops in region, as deadly storms follow record heat.
Fears Russian war in Ukraine to increase illicit financial flows in Western Balkans
Porous borders and weak governance makes region a hotspot for illegal financial flows, warns Global Initiative report.
bneGREEN: Funding secured for North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley project
Consortium leader HSE says project will put Slovenia on the hydrogen future map.
Wildfires strike Croatia's Dubrovnik region
Fears Rhodes-style mass evacuations may be needed in popular Croatian tourist region.
New initiative to tackle brain drain in Western Balkans
Fund to foster collaboration between vocational education and training institutions and companies across WB6 economies.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Ukraine awaits 'clear signal' of future Nato membership at Vilnius Summit
Ukraine has proved in real time under real conditions that it is militarily ready for membership.