Ratko Mladić

North Macedonia political and EU integration tensions rise

123 clusters · 115 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE accuses Zev and Filipce of hiring Serbian-linked advisors

Political and economic tensions in North Macedonia have intensified through late 2026, characterized by accusations of foreign influence and institutional instability. The opposition SDSM (and LSDM) has accused Prime Min

Bosnia and Herzegovina post-election formation and tensions

21 clusters · 173 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament to convene in November

Following the October 4, 2026, general elections, political maneuvering has intensified as parties negotiate new government structures. In the Federation of BiH, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially relea

US extradition request for Mevlid Jašarević

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: United States seeks extradition of Mevlid Jašarević from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States has formally requested the extradition of Mevlid Jašarević from Bosnia and Herzegovina to face charges in a District of Columbia court. Jašarević, a Serbian citizen, recently completed a 15-year prison

Montenegro EU accession faces bilateral and domestic hurdles

16 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 1 day ago

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

Student movement ousts Vučić in Serbian elections

28 clusters · 540 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Vučić denounces post-election unrest and announces SNS leadership changes

The October 25 extraordinary parliamentary elections in Serbia have resulted in a major political shift, with Aleksandar Vučić conceding defeat. Preliminary results from the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) indicate t

EU-Western Balkans diplomatic relations

10 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Albulena Haxhiu conducts official visit to North Macedonia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s diplomatic efforts in the Western Balkans have highlighted uneven integration speeds. During a tour from late September to early October 2026, von der Leyen visited Al

Journalist intimidation and regulatory concerns in Serbia

9 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Serbia: Media groups petition to revoke TV Informer license

The Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS) has reported a series of attacks and intimidations against media professionals. Initially, the association condemned a wave of threats, insults, and physical or s

Montenegro border management and infrastructure reforms

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina plan new border crossing

Montenegro is implementing infrastructure and administrative reforms to improve border management and regional connectivity. In Podgorica, a new border police facility has opened in Zagorič. Funded by the European Union

Student List wins Serbian elections, ending Vučić era

25 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Aleksandar Vučić uses Edi Rama in Serbian election campaign

The Student List (Studentska lista) has secured an absolute majority in Serbia’s snap parliamentary elections held on October 25, 2026. Preliminary results from the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) indicate the moveme

Balkan legal scrutiny of nationalist musical content

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Prosecution in Bosnia and Herzegovina declines investigation into Srebrenica song

Legal authorities in the Balkans have recently examined musical performances for potential criminal violations involving war-related symbolism and hate speech. In Montenegro, the Basic State Prosecutor’s Office in Bar l

UEFA sanctions against Serbian football fans

3 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: UEFA sanctions Serbia with closed-door match against Germany

UEFA has imposed disciplinary sanctions on the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) following fan misconduct during Nations League matches against Greece and the Netherlands. The misconduct included the use of pyrotechni

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

46 clusters · 375 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Lagumdžija criticizes Serbia at UN over Ratko Mladić funeral

The death of Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, in The Hague has triggered a profound political and diplomatic crisis across the Balkans. Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide, war crimes, a

Legal proceedings in the Balkan region

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Legal developments across Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia

Various judicial developments and criminal proceedings have been reported across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. In Croatia, legal actions include a request for judicial protection for a man sen

Bosnia-Herzegovina election results and coalition formation

23 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Political shifts in Una-Sana Canton and Republika Srpska

Following the October 4, 2026, general elections, political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina are engaged in intense negotiations to form new government coalitions. In Republika Srpska, the SNSD, led by Milorad Dodik, se

Croatia illegal waste disposal investigation

2 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lendava illegal cigarette factory uncovered in Slovenia

USKOK has expanded an investigation into an illegal waste disposal scheme involving 14 individuals and four legal entities. The probe focuses on the illegal burial of hazardous waste in Gospić, Benkovac, and Senj, includ

Bulgarian political opposition criticisms of government

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ivaylo Mirchev accuses Bulgarian authorities of obscuring national security threats

Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chairman of the ‘Da, Bulgaria’ political formation, has leveled various criticisms against the Bulgarian government and state institutions regarding corruption, economic issues, and national security.

Balkan historical commemorations and war crime legacies

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Balkan region marks death of Ratko Mladić and Dušan Jovanović anniversary

The Balkan region is observing various anniversaries and milestones related to the conflicts and human rights issues of the late 20th century. Commemorations include the 35th anniversary of Radovan Karadžić’s 1991 warni

Balkan regional diplomacy and Vučić's resignation

4 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Vučić expresses war fears and details conversation with Putin

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the shifting global order, asserting that the established international system has collapsed and is transitioning into a new e

Bosnia and Herzegovina ethnic and political tensions

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: University of Sarajevo students condemn Republika Srpska student conclusions

Tensions regarding national symbols and historical narratives have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Srebrenica, a controversy arose following reports that a secondary school threatened students with disciplinary act

Srebrenica Memorial Center faces political and staff crisis

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Emir Suljagić accuses Milorad Dodik of rehabilitating genocide perpetrators

The Srebrenica Memorial Center continues to face intense institutional and political pressure. Following Director Emir Suljagić’s warnings of an imminent raid by special police forces, a high-level political dispute has

Political instability in Central Europe and the Balkans

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska politics: SDS decline and opposition disputes

Political instability and electoral shifts continue to evolve across Central Europe and the Balkans. In Hungary, public sentiment remains focused on the need for political accountability and legal consequences for high-r

Death and legacy of Biljana Plavšić

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Biljana Plavšić commemoration held in Banja Luka amid calls for investigation

Biljana Plavšić, the former President of Republika Srpska and a convicted war criminal, died in Belgrade at the age of 96 on October 1, 2026. A biologist by training, Plavšić served as a member of the Presidency of Bosni

Assault on Partizan supporter in Belgrade

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Legal and criminal incidents reported in Brčko and Belgrade

On September 25, 2026, Nikola Jovanović, a Partizan supporter, was severely injured in a targeted ambush outside the Belgrade Arena following an EuroLeague game. A group of approximately ten men dressed in black reported

Montenegro parliamentary dispute over Speaker dismissal

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Montenegrin DPS restarts initiative to dismiss Speaker Andrija Mandić

Political tension has escalated in Montenegro regarding an initiative to dismiss Speaker of Parliament Andrija Mandić. The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) introduced the dismissal initiative following Mandić’s decis

Una Čolić social media controversy

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Una Čolić celebrates 25th birthday

Una Čolić, daughter of regional musician Zdravko Čolić, faced social media backlash following allegations that she liked posts glorifying convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Bosnian influencer Mirza Mustafagić released

Bosnia election campaigns and technological updates

24 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina election campaign lacks concrete policy focus

As the October 4 general elections approach, preparations in Bosnia and Herzegovina have entered a final phase. The Central Election Commission (CIK) confirmed that logistical tasks, including the testing of new technolo