Category: Balkans
Balkans 28.11.23 | 09:44

Blinken should have a fruitful conversation about supporting Ukraine with his OSCE colleagues, according to O’Brien

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will lead the US delegation at the upcoming OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje on November 29 and 30, focusing on Ukraine’s support alongside OSCE colleagues. There’s uncertainty about a potential meeting between Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
Balkans 23.11.23 | 08:22

NATO forces in Kosovo must be increased, according to the PM of Albania

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama urged a boost in NATO troops in Kosovo to secure the unstable Kosovo-Serbia border, citing concerns of illegal activities fueling political unrest. He highlighted an incident in Banjska, emphasizing the potential for conflict escalation, advocating for dialogue between...
Balkans 20.11.23 | 18:51

39 individuals were found in a significant web sweep for child sexual abuse in the Balkans

This joint operation, “Mozaik 2023,” conducted across the Balkan region to combat child sexual exploitation, resulted in significant progress against this heinous crime. The operation, led by the Slovenian National Police and coordinated by Europol under the EMPACT initiative, involved multiple...
Balkans 18.11.23 | 10:55

Snow has already fallen on the Balkans’ higher mountains, and it is predicted to arrive in Macedonia overnight

The Olympic beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina was blanketed by the first snowfall of the season. Jahorina had about five millimeters of snowfall.”Jahorina is a true winter paradise. Currently, there is a lot of snowfall; thus far, more than 5 cm have fallen. temperature ranges from -0.5 at the base...
Balkans 17.11.23 | 09:22

Vucic Kovacevski and Milatovic were having a good time in Serbia when they performed in a bar about friendship

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski, joined by President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia and President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro, came together after the official inauguration of the “Wine Vision of the Open Balkans” expo in Belgrade. The trio shared a dinner at a local restaurant, where...
Balkans 16.11.23 | 16:27

Belgrade hosts the opening of Wine Vision by Open Balkan fair

The “Wine Vision by Open Balkan” fair and Food Vision spectacle in Belgrade will host 600+ exhibitors from 28+ countries, notably 74 from Macedonia, showcasing wineries, distilleries, and gastronomic companies. The event focuses on Open Balkan member countries, with Serbia and Albania contributing...
Balkans 14.11.23 | 11:51

Prime caffeine energy drink banned

Food Safety Administration inspectors have banned a caffeinated version of Prime energy drink because it contains the ingredient L-theanine, which is not allowed in soft drinks. In the last inspections, they found that the operators are no longer marketing it. Meanwhile, a caffeine-free version of the...
Balkans 14.11.23 | 09:11

The project that was started to cooperate with the EU in the Western Balkans

Austria’s Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, led an initiative alongside the “Friends of the Western Balkans” group to decrease China and Russia’s influence in Southeast Europe. Their goal is to integrate Balkan nations more closely with the European Union (EU). The initiative...
Balkans 11.11.23 | 20:28

Greece blocks important step on Albania’s EU path

Greece moved to obstruct Albania’s opening of EU accession talks, over Albania’s arrest of an ethnic Greek politician. Fredi Beleris is the Mayor of the Albanian southern city of Himara, which is majority Greek, and is facing a corruption charge which prevents him to assume the office. In...
Balkans 31.10.23 | 18:56

Pisonero: European Commission’s top priority is EU enlargement in the Western Balkans

European Commission Spokesperson Ana Pisonero underscored the significance of President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to the Western Balkans as a clear indication of the European Union’s strong commitment to the enlargement process. She emphasized that the enlargement process, particularly...
Balkans 31.10.23 | 11:42

In 2022, Serbia imported approximately 24 tons of apples from Macedonia

In 2022, Serbia primarily imported apples from Macedonia, totaling 23,837.8 tons valued at EUR 3.1 million out of a total apple import of 26,126 tons worth EUR 3.7 million. Additionally, various vegetables were imported, with tomatoes having the highest import value of around EUR 21 million. Tomatoes...
Balkans 27.10.23 | 08:44

The Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs between the European Union and the Western Balkans reconvenes in Skopje

The EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs will reconvene this Friday in Skopje. During the forum’s second session, discussions will center on topics such as the rule of law, judicial reforms, and the advancement of collaborative efforts in response to the Russian military...
Balkans 24.10.23 | 09:07

There are also jihadist cells in Macedonia as part of the so-called “Balkan lions”

20 extremist “jihad” cells are currently operating on the territory of the Balkans, and their goal is terrorist attacks across Europe, the Italian intelligence services warn, and the newspaper “Il Tempo” reports. Most of these groups are on the territory of Kosovo, Albania and...
Balkans 17.10.23 | 20:17

Macron suspends visa liberalisation for Kosovo, says they failed to keep their word

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Kosovo gave its word and failed to keep it – as explanation for his decision to block the long awaited visa liberalisaton for the country. The Kosovan Government badly deteriorated its relations with its key Western allies, after Prime Minister Kurti refused...
Balkans 17.10.23 | 09:29

Svechlja: The recent operation in northern Kosovo underscores that we are confronting highly organized terrorists

Kosovo’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Djeljalj Svechlja, has remarked that the recent seizure of weapons in multiple locations in northern Kosovo underscores the extent of preparations for potential attacks and an escalation by Serbia. He emphasized that these findings provide further evidence...
Balkans 28.09.23 | 11:00

With photos of the funerals of Albanian terrorists from Divo Naselje, Vucic showed the “hypocrisy of the Albanian Government”

Wanting to present, the hypocrisy of Pristina and Tirana, and the condemnation of the declared day of mourning for all those who died in Banjska, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, last night on RTS showed photos of the funerals of the Albanian terrorists who killed in 2015 Macedonian policemen...
Balkans 27.09.23 | 21:39

Imported from Kosovo: Watch out for the drink “Prime”, children love it, Montenegro has already banned it because of a “ton” of sugars

Local teens are wild about “Prime,” a popular drink costing seven euros per half-liter bottle. Initially designed for athletes and active individuals, it offers hydration without caffeine or gluten but does have a substantial sugar content. “Prime” was developed by former boxers...
Balkans 26.09.23 | 18:18

The heightened presence of the Kosovo Police, EULEX, and KFOR in northern Kosovo

A significant convoy of vehicles belonging to the Kosovo Police, the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX), and the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo (KFOR) converged at the crossroads in the village of Banjska. This movement was in response to the incident that occurred on Sunday, September 24,...
Balkans 26.09.23 | 09:07

Vucic: They attacked private homes with sniper fire and only older people inside

In Banjska, in the northern part of Kosovo, a group of Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija yesterday night erected two trucks as roadblocks. Following the Kosovo police’s attempt to take down the barricades, there was an altercation with the Serbs who had erected them, during which one police officer...
Balkans 26.09.23 | 07:26

In Croatia, Porsche plans to construct an electric bicycle manufacturing

The specifics regarding Porsche’s forthcoming electric bike factory remain undisclosed. With a strong emphasis on its established facilities and renowned brands like Porsche and FAZUA, the prominent German corporation is poised to assimilate the technology and expertise cultivated by Greur Bikes,...
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