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Montenegro EU accession faces bilateral and domestic hurdles

16 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Montenegro Prime Minister Spaić reports strong EU support

Montenegro continues to advance its European Union accession goals through legislative reform and diplomatic engagement. While the nation has closed more than half of its negotiation chapters, the process faces significa

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Adriatic tourism and Balkan political/fiscal reforms

58 clusters · 197 sources · last updated

Latest: Serbia introduces caregiver status with monthly allowance

Adriatic tourism continues to see high prices and mixed patterns. In Montenegro, Sveti Stefan’s luxury rates and beach fees have sparked protests. In Croatia, debates persist over beach concessions and rising hospitality

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Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and political fallout

27 clusters · 147 sources · last updated

Latest: Gospić waste scandal: Šincek group imported more waste despite bans

The environmental crisis in Gospić has escalated into a significant political and legal issue for the Croatian government. Following the discovery of approximately 37,000 to 44,000 tons of illegally deposited waste, incl

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Urban development and housing policy in Serbia and Croatia

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Zagreb and Zadar increase real estate taxes

In Serbia, homeowners performing unauthorized apartment renovations—such as enclosing terraces or partitioning rooms—face risks of official construction inspections and high costs. In Belgrade, specific safety concerns p

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Waste management and illegal dumping in the Balkans

16 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Zagreb's Maksimir district faces persistent illegal waste dumping

Illegal waste disposal remains a persistent issue in Croatia and the wider Balkans. In addition to construction waste being abandoned in forests and roadsides in Kotoriba and Mraclin, new reports indicate that illegal du

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Croatia continues remediation of illegal waste sites

10 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Gospić air quality station monitors illegal waste site

Remediation efforts at the former PPK Velebit site in Gospić have progressed to the removal of approximately 650 tons of non-hazardous waste stored in large bags. This material is being transported to Holcim and Nexe cem

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Groundwater contamination worsens Gospić waste crisis

35 clusters · 203 sources · last updated

Latest: PFAS exposure found in Croatian blood samples

The hazardous waste crisis in Croatia has intensified following reports that illegal dumping has severely contaminated the Lika region’s groundwater. While initial assessments in March 2026 suggested low risks, a July 20

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