Serbia
US senators seek closer ties with Western Balkans to combat Russia's 'malign influence'
Members of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations warned of the risk of destabilisation in the Western Balkans since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Serbia's historic monasteries go green with solar energy adoption
Ten monasteries in Serbia have adopted solar power in recent years in a bid to increase self-sustainability and curb electricity expenses.
Serbia’s President Vucic, the prophet of doom
The Serbian president has repeatedly warned that the world could be heading for the worst conflict since WW2.
EBRD announces profit of €2.1bn in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant rebound in its financial performance, recording a robust profit of €2.1bn for the year 2023, up from losses of €1.1bn in 2022.
Vucic agrees purchase of Rafale fighter jets with Macron
Serbian president also underscored the potential for expanded cooperation with companies such as Thales and Airbus.
Crisis Group warns resolution of conflict between Serbia and Kosovo increasingly distant
There is “scant hope” of Belgrade and Pristina overcoming their difficulties and normalising relations, says a new Crisis Group report.
Southeast Europe urgently recruiting from developing Asia ahead of summer season
One of Europe’s poorest regions is tackling labour shortages by importing workers from as far away as Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Ex-defence minister Milos Vucevic to lead Serbia’s next government
Vucevic to take over Serbian government at time of heightened tensions with Kosovo.
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Council of Europe committee gives the nod for Kosovo's admission, angering Serbia
President Aleksandar Vucic has warned Serbia may quit the Council of Europe if Kosovo gains membership.
Over 22,000 Serbs sign petition to save bombed Belgrade landmark from Kushner development plans
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former US president Donald Trump, plans to develop the site of the General Staff building, bombed by Nato in 1999.
Serbia threatens to quit Council of Europe if Kosovo is allowed to join
Belgrade does not recognise Kosovo's independence and has lobbied intensively to keep the new country out out international organisations.
Serbian foreign minister's Moscow trip likely to spark fresh calls to freeze EU accession process
Ivica Dacic arrives in Moscow days after Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected in rigged election.
Slim hopes of EU enlargement progress ahead of European Parliament elections
EU members are pushing for the start of accession talks with Bosnia at this week’s EU Council, but wider progress unlikely before June elections.
Putin’s biggest fans in Southeast Europe hail election victory
Only the few remaining allies of the Russian president such as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and Moldovan ex-president Igor Dodon welcomed Putin's victory.
Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners nearing billion-dollar Balkan real estate deals
Reports have given rise to speculation that Kushner’s plans could have been facilitated by relationships established during his father-in-law Donald Trump's time in the White House.
Illiberal axis between Budapest and Balkans threatens regional stability, analyst warns
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s close ties with leaders of Serbia and Bosnia’s Republika Srpska have encouraged nationalism and authoritarian tendencies with negative consequences for stability, says paper published by EPC.
Kosovo yields over Decani monastery to pursue Council of Europe membership
Closely guarded Serbian Orthodox monastery deep inside Kosovo has long been a source of tension between Pristina and Belgrade.
Western Balkans faces heightened risk of inter-ethnic violence in 2024, US intelligence report warns
Report says local nationalist leaders and external actors could heighten tensions for their own political gains in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
National Bank of Serbia maintains policy rate at 6.5%
The decision to maintain the reference interest rate was primarily influenced by the global economic landscape, characterised by declining but still elevated inflationary pressures.