Western Balkans

Albania Records Lowest Labour Productivity in the Western Balkans

GDP per hour worked in Albania was estimated at $18.7 in international dollars in 2025, down 4.1% from 2024. The figure is also well...

Eric Wendt Confirmed as Next U.S. Ambassador to Albania

Lieutenant General (ret.) Eric Wendt has been confirmed as the next U.S. Ambassador to Albania, with the Albanian government welcoming his appointment. Wendt is expected...

Serbia’s Jasmin to Take Over North Macedonia’s Jasmin

The deal marks another step in the expansion of one of Serbia’s best-known beauty and cosmetics retailers beyond its domestic market. The North Macedonian...

North Macedonia: Supermarkets Overtake Traditional Markets on Fruit and Vegetable Prices

For decades, open-air markets were regarded as the most affordable place to buy fresh produce in North Macedonia. Today, however, that trend is beginning...

Tālis Linkaits Takes Office as Director of Permanent Secretariat of Transport Community

Mr Linkaits will lead the Secretariat in supporting the development of safe, efficient, sustainable and interoperable transport systems and the closer integration of the...

Albania Continues to Have Europe’s Lowest Minimum Wage

The increase, which took effect on 1 January 2026, lifted Albania’s minimum wage to €517 per month, helped in part by the favourable exchange...

Should Watching Parliamentary Sessions Be Part of School Education?

Politics is often described as one of the few topics on which everyone feels entitled to an opinion, alongside sport. While public debate is...

Electricians Among Serbia’s Most In-Demand Workers

According to the National Employment Service (NSZ), employers advertised nearly 16,000 vacancies in June, with one of the highest levels of demand recorded for...

Croatia and Czechia Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Ties

During the meeting, the ministers emphasized the strong friendship and excellent bilateral relations between Croatia and Czechia, discussing a broad range of issues including European security and...

Sharing a Coffee: The Ritual That Defines the Western Balkans

Unlike many Western countries, where coffee is frequently purchased to go on the way to work, school or the gym, the Balkan approach is...

Slovenia’s My Voice, My Choice Launches Global Campaign Against Online Harassment

The Love Only campaign, launched by Slovenia’s 8 March Institute, invites volunteers to stand behind journalists, activists, researchers and...

Slovenia Launches eLastovka App to Strengthen Consular Protection Abroad

Developed by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, the app enables users to receive push notifications in...

End of an Era: Renault Clio Production Concludes in Slovenia

Renault has officially ended production of the Clio at its Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, bringing to a close one of...

Serbia Must Keep Pace With AI Revolution

At the opening of the 21st World Congress of Economists in Belgrade, Serbian President said the country must move in step with...

Women In Serbia’s ICT Sector Earn 16% Less Than Men 

The findings highlight one of the key challenges facing Serbia’s rapidly expanding information and communications technology industry. While the sector...
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