David Vlajčić

Agricultural policy and climate challenges in the region

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Serbian government meets with farmers over sunflower and milk prices

In Republika Srpska, the government has allocated 3.95 million KM to subsidize the purchase of Belarus tractors for 84 agricultural holdings. This initiative, part of the ‘Village of Republika Srpska – My Place for Life’

Croatia criminal code reform and sentencing updates

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Croatia and Montenegro implement major criminal law reforms

The Croatian government has submitted a package of criminal law amendments to Parliament, formalizing plans to introduce life imprisonment effective January 1, 2027. This maximum penalty is intended for 15 categories of

Balkans livestock disease outbreaks: ASF and sheep pox

12 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Serbia introduces new agricultural inspections and disease control measures

The animal‑health emergency in the Balkans continues to evolve, with varying outcomes for African swine fever (ASF) and sheep pox. In Croatia, authorities report significant progress against ASF. Following a period with

African swine fever and economic impacts in Europe

77 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colle di Val d’Elsa issues measures to combat African Swine Fever

By August 2026, the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak has intensified geographically and economically. Finland confirmed its first cases in wild boars in the Kymenlaakso region following the discovery of dead piglets in

Natural disaster impacts and relief in Croatia and Balkans

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Croatia face economic challenges regarding disaster relief and EU fund usage

In Croatia, natural disaster damages reached approximately 37 million euros between the start of 2026 and August 19. This follows a significant period in 2025, where agricultural crop yield losses totaled 358 million eur

Humanitarian fundraising and political debate in the Balkans

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Thompson concert in Vukovar sparks regional political controversy

Humanitarian initiatives across the Balkans continue to utilize sports and cultural events to support medical patients and vulnerable populations. In Montenegro and Croatia, sporting events have been central to fundraisi

Regional political and labor developments in the Balkans

3 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Regional developments in Croatia, Bosnia, and Montenegro

Regional developments in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro involve legislative, judicial, and labor disputes. In Croatia, the Agriculture Minister proposed amending laws to deny subsidies to those who inci

Animal neglect and institutional failure in Croatia

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Animal rights group files criminal complaint over cow death in Croatia

An incident of animal neglect near Biograd na Moru, Croatia, has drawn significant criticism toward local and national authorities. Initially, reports emerged regarding a cow carcass that remained in a field for eight da