Thursday, 30th October 2025

EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour

When Europe Visits

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour and the Stakes of Integration In October, Ursula von der Leyen set out on a journey that could redefine...

By Marko Nikolić

Europe’s Quiet Power Game in Adria

How Brussels and Vienna view the region’s next chapter of investment and integration For once, the most consequential moves in Europe’s geopolitical chessboard aren’t happening...

Cigarette Prices Could Double Due to EU Plan

The European Commission has proposed a significant increase in taxes on tobacco products, which could raise cigarette prices by up to €7. The plan includes...

Montenegro Launches First SEPA Transactions

Montenegro has officially become an operational member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), enabling citizens and businesses to send and receive euros across...

Montenegro Proposes New Strike Law

The proposal aims to clarify strike procedures, define legal protections for workers, and ensure balance between labor rights and public interest. The draft will be...

Albania Opens Key EU Negotiation Chapters

Albania today officially advanced its EU accession process by opening four new chapters under Cluster 4: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity. The move was confirmed...

Von der Leyen Reaffirms EU Future for Western Balkans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union address on 10 September to deliver a clear message: the Western Balkans,...

Adria’s EU Path: Slow, Uneven, but Moving

New EU Commission reports and regional updates released on 28 August show continued, if uneven, progress on EU accession across the Adria region. Montenegro and Serbia remain ahead...

Sarajevo to Host 14th EUSDR Annual Forum in November

The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed that Sarajevo will host the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) on 5–6 November...

Montenegro Eyes 2028 EU Entry

Montenegro is moving steadily toward its goal of joining the European Union by 2028, having provisionally closed several additional negotiation chapters in recent days....

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted...

Over 250 Workers Jobless After Kentaur Shuts Down Factory in Vranje

The Danish-owned company Kentaur Balkans has abruptly closed its factory in Vranje, Serbia, leaving around 250 workers without jobs....

Vučić Says Serbia Can Buy Russian Stake in NIS, but Moscow Prefers Third-Party Sale

The offer was made during a recent meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board at Gazprom Neft, and...

Ferrari and Maserati Enter the Electric Vehicle Market

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Elettrica, boasting over 1,000 hp, four in-house-developed electric motors, a 0-100...

Zuckerberg Predicts Mobile Phones Will Disappear by 2030

TThis is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people...
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