Ratko Mladić

Bosnia election campaigns and criticisms of political focus

21 clusters · 126 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement new election technologies

The official 30-day election campaign for the 2026 general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina is underway, though observers note that political activity has been constant throughout the year. While the formal start on 4

Montenegro EU accession and diplomatic engagement

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bulgaria pledges support for Montenegro’s EU accession

Montenegro continues to advance its European Union accession goals and strengthen international security and diplomatic ties. In recent high-level meetings, Vice President Filip Ivanović reaffirmed Montenegro’s support

Altercation in Makarska involving Serbian citizen

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Latest: Serbian citizen detained in Croatia after Makarska altercation

An altercation in Makarska, Croatia, involving a Serbian citizen has led to legal actions against both parties. The incident began when a 43-year-old man allegedly pushed a Serbian national into the sea after the victim

Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 election preparations

8 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina political parties intensify election campaigns

As the October 4, 2026, general elections approach, political activity and campaign spending have intensified. Data from Meta indicates significant digital advertising expenditures; the SNSD party spent 8,165 KM on Faceb

North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise

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Latest: North Macedonia political parties clash over spending and judiciary

In September 2026, political and economic tensions in North Macedonia intensified as opposition parties challenged the government’s transparency and fiscal management. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that the

Ratko Mladić death and funeral spark regional controversy

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Latest: Ratko Mladić funeral triggers diplomatic rift between Bosnia and Serbia

Following the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić on August 27, 2026, regional tensions have escalated. Mladić’s son, Darko, and a defense medical team have alleged he died due to ‘irresponsible medical treatmen

EU-Serbia diplomatic tensions over war criminal funeral

3 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ursula von der Leyen to tour Western Balkans, skipping Serbia and Bosnia

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between the European Union and Serbia following a state funeral for Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal, in Belgrade. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the

Crvena zvezda roster, UEFA sanctions and Eternal Derby

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Latest: Football Association of Serbia sanctions Red Star and Partizan

Crvena zvezda is managing significant roster restructuring and competitive shifts. Following the departure of Dejan Stanković and the sale of Nair Tiknizjan, the club has sought replacements, including interest in Oleg R

U.S. policy and security in the Western Balkans

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Latest: U.S. official outlines Balkan policy and support for Kosovo

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe held hearings to discuss regional security and U.S. policy in the Western Balkans. Initial discussions focused on countering Russian and Chinese influence, the politi

Montenegro parliamentary dispute over Speaker dismissal

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Latest: Montenegro political tension rises over Mandić dismissal and DPS EU observer status

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

Journalist intimidation in Serbia

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Latest: NUNS condemns threats against Serbian journalists

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

Balkan regional tensions and war crimes legal proceedings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ambassador Zlatko Kramarić addresses Albanian protests and Hashim Thaçi trial

Tensions in the Balkans have escalated due to the intersection of war crimes commemorations and ongoing judicial proceedings. The death of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal, led to a large public and military funera

Political instability in Central Europe and the Balkans

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Republika Srpska political candidates intensify election campaigns

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina refugee and returnee support

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Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina returnees face infrastructure and survival challenges

The Commission for Refugees and Displaced Persons of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved 4,155,000 KM for 2026 to support returnees and displaced persons under the rights established by Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agre

Diplomatic tensions and Serbian political crisis escalate

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Latest: Vučić meets Macron amid EU tensions over Mladić funeral

The diplomatic and legal fallout from the state funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić has intensified across the Balkans and within the European Union. In Montenegro, the Higher State Prosecutor’s Office in Podg

Serbian Orthodox Church response to Ratko Mladić death

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Latest: Patriarch Porfirije faces backlash over Ratko Mladić funeral

Following the death of Ratko Mladić on August 27 while serving a life sentence, Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church led a funeral service at the Church of St. Luke in Kosutnjak. During the service, the Pat

Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina political rights dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Grlić Radman addresses Western Balkans stability in Riga

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman has consistently advocated for electoral reform and political rights for Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In August 2026, he called for the restoration of political dialogue

Croatia criminal code reform and sentencing updates

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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

War criminal glorification in Serbia and Montenegro

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Latest: Montenegro faces criticism over glorification of war criminals

In Serbia, reports from the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) indicate that mainstream pro-government media outlets provide significant platforms to convicted war criminals, such as Vojislav Šešelj. The YIHR publi

Croatian security and police force anniversaries

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Latest: ATJ Lučko celebrates 36th anniversary of elite police unit

Croatia has recently marked significant anniversaries for its specialized security forces. The Ministry of Defence commemorated the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Military Police at the ‘1st Guards Brigade

Montenegro war crimes and hate speech legal proceedings

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Latest: Montenegro prosecution manages 24 war crimes cases and addresses hate speech

The Special State Prosecution (SDT) in Montenegro is managing several war crimes investigations. In the first half of 2026, the SDT reported that only one new war crimes case was opened, which was subsequently closed due

National Inclusive Games 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Latest: FK Borac sanctioned by UEFA for discriminatory fan behavior

In preparation for the 2026 National Inclusive Games, Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina launched the ‘Volunteer HUB’ program. This youth leadership summit, involving several regional universities, was designed to t

Balkan infrastructure and political developments

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Latest: Vojin Mijatović faces indictment for suspected abuse of authority

The Balkan region continues to navigate a complex landscape of infrastructure development and political friction. In Montenegro, strategic projects like the Adriatic-Ionian Corridor and border modernization efforts have

Serbia-Kosovo tensions over Mitrovica bridge

4 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Aleksandar Vučić warns of risks regarding Kosovo bridge security

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has intensified his opposition to Western actions in Kosovo, specifically regarding the opening of the main bridge over the Ibër River in Mitrovica to vehicle traffic. Vučić described t

Serbian political controversy and regional tensions

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Latest: Aleksandar Vučić launches new podcast and manages Mladić funeral preparations

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has faced political scrutiny regarding the 2011 arrest of Ratko Mladić. Srđan Milivojević, president of the Democratic Party, alleged that Vučić shared intelligence concerning Mladić’s

Dino Merlin: Kraljevo Concert Canceled Amid Legal Dispute

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Latest: Dino Merlin concert cancellation sparks legal dispute

The three‑night sold‑out series at Sarajevo’s Koševo “Asim Ferhatović‑Hase” stadium ran from 30 July to 2 August 2026, drawing more than 200,000 spectators and setting a record for airport passenger traffic. Guest perfor

Criminal investigations in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Latest: Serbia investigates seven suspects linked to gas pipeline explosives

Authorities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to manage multiple criminal investigations involving organized crime, war crimes, and security threats. In Serbia, the Subotica Higher Public Prosecutor's Office

Bosnia and Herzegovina handball federation crisis

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Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball team faces crisis before Lithuania match

The Handball Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Rukometni savez BiH) has effectively ceased operations due to a combined legal and financial crisis. The organization lost its legal continuity after the Ministry of Jus

Ratko Mladić funeral sparks Balkan political crisis and EU

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Latest: Ratko Mladić death investigation launched by UN Mechanism

Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska, died at the age of 84 at a United Nations prison hospital in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humani

Balkan war crime anniversaries

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Latest: Markale marketplace massacre: 31 years since Sarajevo mortar attack

Commemorations are being held across the Balkans to mark anniversaries of wartime atrocities and massacres from the conflicts in the 1990s. In Raštani, Bosnia and Herzegovina, observers are marking 33 years since HVO at