Ivan Anušić

Wildfires and emergency responses persist across the Balkans

18 clusters · 513 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Montenegro reports no active wildfires following heavy rainfall

Wildfires continue to impact the Balkans and Mediterranean, causing significant casualties and material damage. In Croatia, the death toll from the massive wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš has risen to three. The O

Croat political representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croat leaders demand legitimate representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina elections

The political status and representation of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a central point of contention. The Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HDZ BiH) recently marked its 36th anniversary, w

Montenegrin public sector salary and reform demands

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Montenegrin firefighters demand salary increases and legislative reform

In early September 2026, the Montenegrin Ministry of Defense announced new salary regulations for the Armed Forces of Montenegro. These changes aim to improve the material status of personnel by increasing base salaries

Croatia advances military modernization and defense deals

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Croatia signs major defense deals for rocket systems and jet communications

The Croatian government has moved forward with its military modernization plan, marked by the formalization of several major defense contracts. Following the approval of the procurement of 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rock

Balkan Shield 2026 defense expo

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Serbian Armed Forces launch Pobednik 2026 military exercise

The Balkan Shield 2026 defense and military equipment expo opened in Sarajevo at the Zetra Olympic Hall. The event showcases the defense industry capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring international exhibitors

Wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia stabilize; Romanian fires

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Latest: Romanian firefighters return from Serbia wildfire mission

By early September, the Romanian firefighting mission concluded. A team of 69 Romanian personnel and 15 technical vehicles, deployed via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, returned home after a two-week mission. The Roma

Serbia-Bosnia and Kosovo tensions escalate August 2026

13 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Serbia addresses foreign policy and Kosovo security concerns

In early August 2026, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conducted a tour of Serbian-populated areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing regional unity and pledging €142 million for projects in Republika Srpska (RS).

Croatian Army rescue of Roman ship replica

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Roman ship replica rescued from Drava River and returned to Germany

The Croatian Army has been deployed to the Drava River near Osijek to assist in the rescue of the ‘Danuvina Alacris’, an 18-metre long replica of an ancient Roman galley. Built by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg as

Croatia-Serbia military tensions and capabilities

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Croatia warns allies of Serbian military buildup and offensive weaponry

Military comparisons between Croatia and Serbia highlight divergent defense strategies in the Balkans. Croatia, a NATO member, maintains a smaller, technologically integrated force of approximately 15,000–20,000 active p

Croatia expands recruitment, Serbia reinstates service

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Latest: Croatia begins military training for 1,000 new recruits

Since May 2026, Croatia has significantly expanded its military recruitment and training capacity. Following the graduation of the first cohort, a second batch of 900 recruits began training in mid-May. Defense Minister