Bosnia & Herzegovina
wiiw slashes Emerging Europe growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023
Turkish growth is expected to slow to 3.5% this year, from a forecast 9.5% in 2021, while for Russia, GDP growth is forecast to slow to 2% from 4.5%.
OUTLOOK: 2022 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia entered 2022 with a gloomy outlook but there are now hopes the departure of Bosnian Serbs from state institutions — a move that threatened to lead to the breakup of the country — could be averted.
Crisis eases in Bosnia as Dodik says Serbs to return to state institutions
Bosnian Serb leader backs on withdrawal of Serbs from army and other state institutions under pressure from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
MEPs accuse EU Commissioner Varhelyi of supporting Dodik’s separatism in Bosnia
MEPs demand investigation into claims enlargement commissioner backed Dodik, despite denial by Hungary's ruling Fidesz.
Migrants meet smugglers in Serbia: Is the Balkan route really closed?
The Balkan route used during the 2015 European migrant crisis might officially be closed, but the migrant movement never ceased.
Heavy EU spending failed to improve rule of law in Western Balkans
Over €700mn spent to little effect in candidate and prospective candidate countries, finds European Court of Auditors.
Bosnian Serbs celebrate unconstitutional Republika Srpska Day
Controversial celebration took place as Bosnian Serb politicians are seeking to remove Republika Srpska from state-level institutions, prompting fears about the breakup of Bosnia.
US imposes new sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik
Fresh sanctions follow move by Dodik to remove Bosnia's Serb entity from state institutions, potentially leading to the breakup of the country.
New COVID-19 wave looms in under-vaccinated Southeast Europe
Soon after Southeast Europe emerged from the autumn wave of the pandemic, cases are already rising again as the Omicron variant spreads in the region.
OPINION: Bosnia breakup momentum flags feeble economy
Over 25 years after the Dayton Accords set out the unwieldy post-war Bosnia & Herzegovina construct, US and EU military and defence officials have suddenly sounded the alarm on disintegration danger.
CEE banking: As good as it gets in (post-) crisis times and the challenging geopolitical environment
Western European banks have made double-digit increases in the growth of their credit exposures to the CE/SEE region in the past 12-18 months.
Back to rail at the start of the Western Balkans’ green transition
The Western Balkans states are looking anew at long-neglected rail networks as they embark on the green transition. The EIB’s Matteo Rivellini outlines efforts to develop rail in the region.
Bosnian Serbs vote to start quitting key state institutions
Opposition fear move will result in a new war while international community warns of a serious escalation "threatening the stability of the country and the entire region".
Corruption probe launched at Bosnia's biggest pharmaceuticals manufacturer
Bosnalijek's premises searched in connection to its controversial privatisation with Russian capital through offshore companies in several countries.
Loan guarantee for Bosnia’s Tuzla 7 coal plant confirmed as illegal
Further blow for Bosnian Federation's plans to update coal-fired power plant with Chinese loan after US supplier GE pulled out in June.
Bosnia risks running out of coal as miners refuse to return to work
Miners have gone home after two days of protests in Sarajevo, but say they won't return to the mines until their demands are met.
Bosnian coal miners hold mass protest in Sarajevo
6,500 miners from seven mines in the Bosnian Federation held a protest in Sarajevo, forcing a shutdown of mining in the entity.
Central and Southeast European economies remain fragile, says Vienna Initiative of banks
Banks may be tested by the withdrawal of government help to companies, particularly as infection rates begin to soar again.
Almost 50% of young Bosnians want to leave the country
Dissatisfaction with the quality of life in Bosnia is the main driver of young people's interest in going abroad, finds a new survey from the UNFPA.
Bosnia's presidency pledges no more wars at meeting with US envoy
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar said he agreed with members of Bosnia's tripartite presidency there will be no repeat of ethnic clashes, despite recent hike in tensions.
