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Western Balkans Must Bolster Climate Resilience: WBG Report
The six economies of the Western Balkans need to collectively invest at least $37 billion over the next decade to effectively protect people and property from the damaging and escalating…
Scientists from the Western Balkans involved in more than 20 NATO Science for Peace and Security projects
During 2023, scientists from Serbia participated in a…
Turkey dedicated to peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans
Turkey is committed to peace and prosperity in…
Speech by NBU Deputy Governor Sergiy Nikolaychuk at Economic and Financial Dialogue between EU and Western Balkans, Türkiye, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine
Dear colleagues, It is an honor to address…
The always attractive absurdities of Balkan everyday life
Performance "Marathon runners run the circle of honor"…
Croatia to reintroduce compulsory military draft as regional tensions soar
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia will reintroduce a…
Three Million fewer People in the Western Balkans by 2050
The United Nations (UN) has estimated that in…
The Struggle Against Authoritarian Influence in the Western Balkans: Montenegro as a Test Case
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT A new report authored by Vanja…
Bulgaria and Serbia Implement Joint Disaster Response Project
Bulgaria and Serbia are implementing a joint project…
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Why the future is bright for the world’s poorest farmers
I have probably learned more about farming in Africa from Sam Dryden than from any other person. Sam has spent…
Scientists from the Western Balkans involved in more than 20 NATO Science for Peace and Security projects
During 2023, scientists from Serbia participated in a total of 14 projects…
Turkey dedicated to peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans
Turkey is committed to peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans, said…
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Meeting of Bulgaria-related Businesses in North Macedonia Organized by Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje
A meeting of Bulgaria-related business in the Republic…
Western Balkans should focus on economy and EU path
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić met with representatives of…
New €1.2 billion investment package for infrastructure and entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans
The European Commission announced the sixth investment…
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Commission welcomes political agreement on the €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the €6 billion Reform…
Western Balkans’ Economic Growth to Quicken This Year and Next but Reforms Crucial to Bolster Long-Term Prospects
VIENNA, April 11, 2024 — Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to rise in 2024, with further acceleration expected…
The US Department of Finance has updated the List of sanctions related to the Balkans
The US Department of Finance has updated the list of sanctions related to the Balkans. Slobodan Stanković, who died in…
Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}ROGACA, Serbia (AP) — When Elena Koposova signed an open letter against Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she didn’t…
The Western Balkans Facility, a key financial…
The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament welcomes today’s approval by the plenary of the interinstitutional deal on establishing…
Advancing the Modernization and Integration of Payment Systems in the Western Balkans
Modern payment systems, which ensure that money flows smoothly between the parties involved, are essential for achieving sustainable economic growth…
The fast-changing European city which is a perfect £200 budget break this spring
I’m at the nucleus of one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. In the polished expanse of Skanderbeg Square, as the…
Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova
For the past 20 years, the Balkan Trafik! Festival, held every April in Brussels, highlights cultures and music from across…
Economic Engine of the Balkans
By Ambassador Marko ĐurićSerbia has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade. Spearheaded by President Aleksandar Vučić’s vision of…
EU Council adopts a plan worth 6 billion euros for Western Balkans to speed up enlargement process
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU countries approved a plan worth 6 billion euros ($6.45 billion) to support Western Balkan states on…