Western Balkans

2026 Balkan film and theatre season continues in September

39 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Cultural film events held in Slatina and Rijeka

The 2026 Balkan film and theatre season continued through August with a focus on talent development and regional accessibility. In Croatia, the Ivanovec Film Camp offered free workshops for youth from 10–15 August, while

U.S. policy and security in the Western Balkans

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

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

US-Balkan security and economic cooperation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United States shifts Balkan policy toward stability and economic cooperation

The United States and Balkan nations are strengthening security and economic ties. Initially, Montenegrin Defense Minister Dragan Krapović met with U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney to discuss defense cooperation and the

Infrastructure developments and transport unrest in Balkans

4 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Western Balkan transport protests postponed after EU visa talks

Infrastructure developments in Montenegro and Serbia have recently seen both completions and significant ongoing disruptions. In Montenegro, the Municipality of Herceg Novi completed a 400-meter road to connect the Dreno

Europe weather shift: drought risks and El Niño concerns

17 clusters · 315 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Weather forecasts predict drought in Bosnia and potential Super El Niño impact

The transition from extreme heat to volatile weather continues across Central, Southeast, and Southern Europe. While previous forecasts indicated potential early snow in mountainous regions like Kopaonik and Golija towar

Demographic and educational decline in the Balkans

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Albania faces Europe's steepest decline in birth rates

Demographic decline and aging populations continue to affect the Balkans, characterized by shrinking populations and falling birth rates. Albania has recorded the most severe drop in births in Europe over the last three

North Macedonia parliamentary and EU accession activities

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Assembly to hold 122nd plenary session

The Assembly of North Macedonia has been engaged in activities focused on legislative reform and regional integration. On September 9, the Assembly hosted the Third Regional Conference, which addressed the role of parlia

Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina political rights dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 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

Western Balkans regional security and migration cooperation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: United Nations to continue supporting Montenegro's police and institutions

Regional authorities in the Western Balkans are increasingly focusing on international security partnerships to address migration and organized crime. During a Border Police Chiefs Forum in Skopje, North Macedonia’s Min

EU strengthens Greenland partnership with investment package

5 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greenland receives 200 million euro EU investment plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has concluded a visit to Nuuk, Greenland, where she signed a joint declaration with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Fred

Western Balkans transport dispute over Schengen rules

6 clusters · 140 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Western Balkan truck drivers to protest at 21 border crossings

Truck drivers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia are protesting the European Commission’s enforcement of the 90/180-day stay rule within the Schengen area. Introduced in October 2025 to

Mobile roaming regulations and consumer trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mobile roaming usage rises among Serbian travelers

The telecommunications industry continues to navigate consumer concerns regarding roaming costs and regulatory frameworks. Travelers have historically exhibited distrust toward mobile connectivity pricing, often conducti

Western Balkans geopolitical and economic instability

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Western Balkans leaders discuss EU integration and regional stability

The Western Balkans continue to face geopolitical and economic instability driven by internal political struggles and shifting international dynamics. In Kosovo, the inability to conduct electricity trade with Serbia re

EU roaming expansion in the Western Balkans

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: EU proposes extending roaming regulations to Western Balkans

The European Commission has initiated steps to expand the ‘Roaming like at home’ zone to the Western Balkans, aiming to eliminate additional roaming charges for mobile services such as calls, SMS, and internet data. Ini

Western Balkans EU accession funding progress

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Kosovo political deadlock threatens EU funds and economy

The EU’s €6 billion Growth Plan continues to show divergent results across the Western Balkans. As of May 2026, only 11.2% of the total funds have been disbursed, leaving approximately €5.33 billion undistributed. All pr