Western Balkans

Why Rakija Hasn’t Conquered the World Yet

In bars, family homes and restaurants across Southeast Europe, rakija needs little introduction. For generations, the fruit brandy has been part of celebrations, business meetings,...

North Macedonia Begins Talks on Joining EU’s Roam Like at Home Area

The negotiations are scheduled to begin on 12 June, when ministers from the six Western Balkan countries will meet with representatives of the European...

EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026: Enlargement Is Back At The Centre Of Europe’s Agenda

Hosted by Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović and co-chaired by European Council President António Costa, the summit welcomed some of Europe’s most influential leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel...

Macron Arrives in Montenegro for EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026

His presence underscores the growing strategic importance of the Western Balkans for the European Union and signals continued support from one of the bloc’s...

Albania Approves Draft Law to Align Electricity Market With EU Rules

Speaking after a government meeting, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said the legislation represents the most important reform of the sector since the...

Fast Region, Faster Fashion: Are The Balkans Losing Their Style Identity?

For generations, clothing in Southeast Europe carried a story. Garments were repaired rather than discarded, passed down between siblings and cousins, and often purchased...

Two Femicides in 48 Hours Expose a Regional Failure to Protect Women

The killings have once again brought femicide to the forefront of public debate in Montenegro, a country that has made significant progress in many areas...

European Union Warns Bosnia and Herzegovina Over Risk of Losing EU Funds

Debate continues in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the importance of funding available through the European Union’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, after warnings that the country...

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...

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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