Western Balkans

Montenegro Aims to Complete EU Negotiations In 2026 – Become a Member by 2028

Speaking with representatives of German media and the International Journalists’ Programme (IJP), Montenegrin officials stressed that the country’s EU integration is not only a...

Female Athletes Push Back After Sydney Sweeney’s Sports Betting Ad

While the campaign was not specifically aimed at female athletes, its highly sexualised portrayal of Sweeney has prompted women across social media to push...

Western Balkan Transporters Announce EU Border Blockades From September 14

The transport sector is particularly opposed to the 90-day stay limit within a 180-day period, arguing that professional truck drivers should not be treated...

Montenegro Leads Western Balkans in Labor Productivity – Albania Placed Last

In 2025, Montenegro recorded the highest labor productivity in the region, at $31.1 in international dollars per hour worked, followed by North Macedonia at...

France’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials in Kosovo*

Huchet said he looks forward to continuing and further deepening cooperation between France and Kosovo* across a range of areas, while strengthening the longstanding...

Montenegro Plans €50 Million Just Energy Transition Investment in Pljevlja

Montenegro is preparing an investment of around €50 million to support the just energy transition of Pljevlja, with a focus on cleaner heating, improved...

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...

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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