Western Balkans

Western Balkan Truck Drivers Face Schengen Deadline as New EU Rule Nears

Road transport operators from the Western Balkans are raising concerns over the impact of the EU’s 90/180-day Schengen rule, which limits the amount of...

Albania Closes First Three EU Negotiating Chapters

Albania has officially closed its first three negotiating chapters in its European Union accession talks, covering research and innovation, education and culture, and external relations, marking another...

Food – the Cultural Diplomacy of the Western Balkans

For many international visitors, the first lasting impression of the Western Balkans is not a famous landmark or a sporting event - it is the food....

Holy Grail of the Summer: Why Ice Cream Never Goes Out of Style

There are few things more closely associated with summer than ice cream. While it is now available throughout the year and enjoyed in every...

Marta Kos: Montenegro’s EU Membership Within Reach – Faster Reforms Needed

During her visit to Montenegro, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the country is closer than ever to achieving its goal of joining the European...

NATO Summit 2026: Ukraine is the Talk of the Town

The 2026 NATO Summit concluded on 8 July in Ankara, Turkey, bringing together the heads of state and government of all 32 NATO member states, alongside NATO...

Is a Summer Holiday by The Sea Really a Must?

Every summer, one question seems almost unavoidable across the Western Balkans: “Where are you going to the sea this year?” For many families, a...

European Resilience Takes Center Stage At Dubrovnik Forum

Speaking at the 19th Dubrovnik Forum, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković  said the changing geopolitical landscape requires Europe to reinforce its competitiveness, resilience and unity. Addressing...

Ana Novčić, Editor-in-Chief The Region

The Geography of Capital

There was a time when geography seemed to decide everything. COUNTRIES BLESSED WITH ACCESS TO the sea prospered. Trade routes determined fortunes. Natural resources created...

Lord Kulveer Ranger

We Don’t Need Another Silicon Valley

Lord Kulveer Ranger on AI, talent, investment and why the Western Balkans must stop trying to compete on everyone else's terms Artificial intelligence is transforming...

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...

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...
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