Western Balkans

MED9 Ministers Discuss Food Security Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions

Gordan Grlić Radman co-chaired the MED9 virtual partners meeting in Rome together with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The talks brought together representatives of MED9 member...

Slovenia Reaffirms Support For Montenegro’s EU Accession

Officials from Montenegro and Slovenia held talks focused on the final phase of Montenegro’s EU accession process, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation and shared strategic priorities. Maida Gorčević met...

CBAM Cuts Power Exports, Region Calls for Changes

Countries across the Western Balkans are pushing for urgent changes to EU carbon pricing rules after a sharp decline in electricity exports, triggered by...

EU Moves to Begin Drafting Montenegro’s Accession Treaty

The European Union has initiated preparations to begin drafting the accession treaty for Montenegro, marking a significant advance in its enlargement process. The move reflects confidence...

Delta Auto Group Brings Premium EV Brand AVATR to the Western Balkans

Delta Auto Group has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese premium electric vehicle brand AVATR at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, paving the way for...

Croatia and Bosnia Reach Record Trade Levels

Economic relations between the two neighboring countries continue to strengthen, with trade volumes reaching record levels and reflecting increasing interdependence across key sectors. Energy...

Croatia Cancels Brdo-Brijuni Summit Amid Vučić Visit Controversy

Croatia has cancelled the upcoming Brdo-Brijuni summit, a high-level regional initiative designed to strengthen cooperation among Southeast European leaders, following controversy surrounding the planned participation of Aleksandar...

Albania’s Per Capita Income Remains Among Europe’s Lowest

Albania’s per capita income reached $11,000 in 2025, according to IMF data, placing the country 83rd globally in nominal terms and 85th in terms...

EIB Group Invests €822 Million Across the Western Balkans in 2025

The invested €822 million in the Western Balkans in 2025, backing projects that move the region closer to EU standards — and closer together. The financing...

European Commission Seeks EU-Level Solution To Truck Drivers’ Schengen Stay Issue

The European Commission has acknowledged that existing Schengen rules on short-term stay limits are causing major issues for professional truck drivers from non-EU countries,...

Čadež: AI Represents a Generational Opportunity for Serbia

Speaking at the Business Summit 2026 conference in Ložionica, attended by more than 400 participants and 200 business leaders from Serbia...

Slovenian Startup Wins Top Award For DNA Data Storage Technology

BioSistemika won the top prize at the Podim Pitching Competition in Maribor with DATANA, a patented technology designed to store digital data...

Gen Z Lives With AI, But Doesn’t Trust It

Artificial intelligence has become routine for Generation Z in Serbia. More than 80% of young people see AI as...

Microsoft Marks 30 Years in Croatia as AI Becomes the Next Battleground

Microsoft’s journey in Croatia began in 1996 with a modest team of four, led by Goran Radman. Three decades later, the...

Kraš Starts 2026 with Revenue and Profit Growth

Kraš Group reported €45.5 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, up 4.3% year-on-year, while net profit...
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