Category: Balkans
Balkans 04.06.24 | 23:10

Did Vucic’s party have a call center in the Novi Sad fair where the votes were counted?

On Sunday, the day of the local elections, the Novosad police received an order from the “top” not to respond to the reports of members of the opposition and citizens about the events at the Novosad Fair, where one of the largest so-called “call centers” of SNS was discovered. As...
Balkans 23.05.24 | 19:45

Macedonia votes in favor of the Srebrenica genocide resolution

After co-sponsoring the UN resolution on the Srebrenica genocide, Macedonia today joined 84 other countries in voting in favor of it. The resolution was accepted in the UN General Assembly, with 19 countries opposed and 68 abstaining. Russia, China and Hungary were among the countries that voted against....
Balkans 14.05.24 | 20:11

Varheji: Serbia should continue harmonizing the visa policy with the EU

The European Commissioner for Good Neighbor Policy and Enlargement, Oliver Varhei, said today that it is important to continue harmonizing the visa policy of Serbia with the visa policy of the European Union. Varheji said this in Belgrade at the meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
Balkans 02.05.24 | 07:45

Macedonia is more than just a partner, according to Serbia’s PM-designate Vučević

Serbia’s PM-designate, Miloš Vučević, stated at a government election-focused parliament session on Wednesday that the incoming administration would uphold the policies of the outgoing administration and President Aleksandar Vučić. Vučević stated that North Macedonia would always be more...
Balkans 29.04.24 | 22:40

NEWS Slovenia President Backs Predecessor as New Kosovo-Serbia Envoy

The President of Slovenia, Natasa Pirc Musar, told BIRN in an interview that her predecessor as president, Borut Pahor, is the right candidate to replace the outgoing EU special envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak. “I am supporting him,” Pirc Musar said, adding that her country has...
Balkans 18.03.24 | 23:06

A Croatian court prevents the president from seeking a parliamentary seat

The Constitutional Court of Croatia has blocked President Zoran Milanović’s bid to run for a parliamentary seat, asserting that he must first step down from his presidential role as engaging in partisan political activities is incompatible with the office, as declared on Monday. Milanović had...
Balkans 11.03.24 | 20:46

President of Serbia’s Macedonian National Council, Borche Velichkovski, passes away

Borche Velichkovski, the president of the National Council of the Macedonian national minority in the Republic of Serbia, has passed away at the age of 57 following a prolonged illness.
Balkans 17.02.24 | 19:10

Vucic: The EU is unwilling or unable to use sanctions against Pristina

In Munich, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed his impression that the EU “either does not have or does not want to apply mechanisms towards Pristina” based on his discussions with EU representatives Josep Borel and Miroslav Lajcak regarding the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina...
Balkans 10.02.24 | 19:33

Rumors of plans to assassinate Kurti during his visit to Skopje

Kosovan news outlets are reporting that Prime Minister Albin Kurti was threatened by an assassination attempt originating from Serbia, while he was visiting Skopje. Kurti confirmed that he noticed a heightened security detail during the visit, but said that he didn’t feel threatened. He confirmed...
Balkans 06.02.24 | 22:47

A large number of airlines in the region are being canceled

Starting next summer, Wizz air will no longer fly from Ljubljana to London Luton, leaving the airline with only flights to Skopje (three times a week). Wieser is canceling flights from Niš to Dortmund, Vienna and Malmö. The company is canceling two routes in Banja Luka. Wizz air further reduces flights...
Balkans 05.02.24 | 20:54

Regarding Pristina’s decision to withdraw the dinar, Rama says Kosovo ought to work with its allies

Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, has responded to the Central Bank of Kosovo’s decision to eliminate the Serbian dinar currency from circulation, as reported by Albanian media. He urged Kosovo to collaborate with its allies, who have called for the suspension of this action, citing concerns...
Balkans 27.01.24 | 19:46

We commemorate Saint Sava, the Archbishop of Serbia, today

The son of the Serbian prefect Stefan Nemanja, Saint Sava, was born in 1169. From a young age, he aspired to a spiritual life and sought refuge on Mount Athos, where he embraced monasticism with rare dedication, undergoing extensive ascetic practices. Inspired by his son, Nemanja later followed suit,...
Balkans 22.01.24 | 21:11

Open Balkan nations ratify agreements allowing unrestricted access to labor markets

On Monday in Skopje, representatives from North Macedonia, Serbia, and Albania officially signed protocols facilitating unrestricted entry into each other’s labor markets. The Minister of Information Society and Administration, Azir Aliu, joined counterparts from Serbia and Albania to endorse the...
Balkans 20.01.24 | 23:35

New German laws could cause a stampede of Balkan immigrants

Changes to the German law, that will make it far easier to get a German citizenship, are likely to have a profound impact on the Balkans. Germany is already the main destination for Balkan emigrants, even as it demanded people give up their original citizenship and imposed long wait lines. Under the...
Balkans 14.01.24 | 10:25

Earthquake in Albania

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Albania around midnight. The quake was felt across south-western Macedonia, in the areas of Ohrid, Struga, Gostivar, and all the way to Skopje. There are no reports of damages or injuries.
Balkans 08.01.24 | 19:19

The five individuals trapped in Križna jama are in stable condition, and their rescue is anticipated tomorrow

The five individuals stranded in Križna jama, within Slovenia’s renowned Kraška cave, remain in stable condition. They have access to provisions such as food, drinks, and heating devices, as reported by the rescue team upon their return from the cave mission just after 9 PM. The water levels...
Balkans 04.01.24 | 10:52

Full Results Give Serbia’s Ruling Party Election Win

Full election results on January 3 handed Serbia’s ruling party a major victory in the parliamentary and local votes held on December 17, amid demonstrations that triggered thousands to protest alleged fraud. President Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won 46.75 percent of...
Balkans 27.12.23 | 09:11

Belgrade demonstrators want the release of detained demonstrators who are accused of using violence

Yesterday marked the ninth post-election protest in Belgrade, where demonstrators called for the release of those arrested during the recent unrest. Regional media reported that during the previous protest, the police intervened to disband the demonstration after a violent individual attempted to enter...
Balkans 26.12.23 | 09:22

Renewed demonstrations in Belgrade against purported fraud in local elections

Thousands of supporters from the Serbian opposition once again flooded the streets of Belgrade on Monday, rallying against what they perceive as widespread fraud during the local elections held a week prior. The protesters marched through central Belgrade, echoing chants of “Thieves, thieves,”...
Balkans 25.12.23 | 19:51

Ambassador Hill condemns violent protests in Serbia

US Ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill condemned the violent attempt to storm the Belgrade city hall by the opposition parties yesterday. The opposition coalition Serbia Against Violence is angry over alleged electoral fraud, and the vote of dual citizens from Bosnia in Belgrade. While the coalition...
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