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Serbia Faces 'Extremely Serious' Impacts As Sanctions Hit Oil Firm

Serbia's president warned that US sanctions on the Russian-controlled operator of the Balkan nation's only oil refinery that took effect on Thursday put it in an "extremely serious" position.

International Business Times

Freak hailstorm batters Croatia as wildfires rage in Balkan countries

Split bore the brunt of a brief but powerful storm

The Independent UK

Bosnia prosecutor seeks detention of separatist Serb leaders amid mounting tensions

Bosnian prosecutors have ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials over a series of separatist actions in recent weeks that have heightened tensions in the Balkan country

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Fireworks, huge joyous crowds welcome students in Serbia's south on the eve of big anti-graft rally

Fireworks and flares lit up the evening sky as Serbia’s protesting students arrived in a southern city on the eve of a another big rally pressuring the populist government in the Balkan country

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Italy sends 49 refugees to Albania in bid to resume disputed scheme

Latest push to process migrants in Balkan country despite court challenge comes amid increase in boat arrivals

The Guardian - UK

EU Commission chief promises Bosnia flood aid, support for reform on membership path

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised support for Bosnia as the troubled Balkan country struggles with reform needed to advance toward membership in the European Union

The Independent UK

International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides

Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbors and European Union countries are joining efforts to clear rubble and find people still missing after floods and landslides devastated parts of the Balkan country

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A path towards freedom: the new route to Europe for desperate Chinese migrants

Revealed: a small but growing number of Chinese people are travelling to the Balkans with the hope of getting into the EU

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Greece Adds Convicted Albanian Politician To European Parliament Candidate List

Greece's conservative party adds convicted Albanian politician to European Parliament candidate list, escalating tensions. Western Balkan countries seek EU...

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Top Envoy Warns Against Russian Influence In Bosnia

Bosnia's top international envoy has warned of Russia's growing influence in the Balkan country amid a growing stand-off with the Moscow-backed Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.

International Business Times

US fighter jets to fly over Bosnia in a sign of support to the country as Serbs call for secession

Two U.S. fighter jets will fly over Bosnia in a demonstration of support for the Balkan country’s integrity in the face of increasingly secessionist policies of the Bosnian Serb pro-Russia leader Milorad Dodik

The Independent UK

European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc

Leaders from the European Union and the Western Balkans will hold an annual summit in Albania’s capital to discuss the path to membership in the bloc for the six countries of the region

The Independent UK

Serbia and Kosovo in High-stakes EU-mediated Talks

Western officials are hoping for progress on Saturday in EU-mediated talks between Serbia and Kosovo's leaders, in a new attempt to ease decades of tensions between the Balkan wartime foes and solve one of Europe's longest standing disputes. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti arrived at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A thought-provoking rail odyssey through the Balkans

Travelling overland is great way to minimise the impact of an international flight – but it also means local encounters and time to soak in the scenery. Lynn Houghton tackles seven countries on one whirlwind rail adventure

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Croatia rings in the New Year as a fully integrated EU member

It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins.

Reuters

Serbia arrests Afghan general, sniper 'wanted by France' on terrorism charges - news agency

Serbian police have arrested an Afghan army general and a sniper wanted by France on terrorism charges during a raid on an migrant camp in the north of the Balkan country, Tanjug news agency reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia denounces EU for granting Bosnia candidacy status

Russia criticised the European Union for granting Bosnia a candidate status, saying on Friday it was part of a Western push to impose its policies on the Western Balkan countries.

Radio France Internationale

EU agrees to give Bosnia candidate status

EU countries have agreed to grant Bosnia "candidate status" to join the union, diplomats told French news agency AFP, putting the volatile Balkan nation at the start of a long road to membership.

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Bulgaria's GERB fails to install technocrat government to fill political void

Bulgaria's parliament on Wednesday rejected a technocrat government proposed by the centre-right GERB party, deepening a prolonged political impasse in the Balkan country and bringing it closer to another snap election.

Reuters

Turkey arrests two suspects in killing of Bulgarian border officer

Turkish security forces have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Bulgarian police officer at the border with Turkey, regional Turkish authorities said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Germany urges western Balkan leaders to resolve conflicts

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told leaders of six Balkan countries that aspire to join the European Union that “it is high time to overcome regional conflicts” and stand together as Russia wages war in Ukraine

Reuters

Western Balkans leaders to sign deals on closer integration in Berlin

Western Balkans leaders are set to sign three agreements on mutual recognition of identity cards, university degrees and professional qualifications at a summit in Berlin on Thursday, German government officials said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany, EU Push to Curb Migration via Balkan Route

Germany on Thursday hosted a meeting with representatives of the European Union and several European countries — including from the western Balkans — in an effort to curb migration via the so-called Balkan route. "We want to protect the people who flee to us from war and political persecution," German…

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Germany, EU push to curb migration via Balkan route

Germany has hosted a meeting with representatives of several European countries — including the western Balkans — in an effort to curb migration via the so-called Balkan route

Reuters

Bulgaria faces fresh polls after Socialists drop bid to form govt

Bulgaria's Socialist party abandoned plans on Wednesday to propose a new coalition government after failing to scrape together a majority in parliament, a development that promises fresh elections in the autumn for the Balkan country.

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