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Shopping boycotts launched across the Balkans
Boycott that started in protest against high prices in Croatia now spreading across the region.
Lack of megadeals drags down M&A volume in Emerging Europe
The number of deals in Central and Southeast Europe rose in 2024 but aggregate deal value fell by 31%, finds law firm CMS.
Croatian shops nearly empty as boycott gets underway
One-day shopping boycott organised in protest against high prices.
Croatian robot boat to tackle microplastics in the Adriatic
Equipped with advanced sensors, Jadranko v1.0 is designed to detect, collect and analyse microplastics in marine environments.
COMMENT: Europe needs to start the fightback against Trump now
The European centre-right is facilitating the populist attack on liberal democracy.
Analysts expect ‘perfect storm’ of political risks in 2025
Global political risk is set to intensify in 2025 with international trade becoming a geopolitical battleground after Trump’s return to office, said Verisk Maplecroft analysts.
OUTLOOK Southeastern Europe 2025
What is in store for Southeastern Europe in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Southeastern Europe 2025
Croatian deputy PM resigns after video shows him firing pistol from car
Video footage showed Josip Dabro, from the nationalist Homeland Movement, shooting a pistol from a moving car.
Emerging Europe split between eager anticipation and wary acceptance ahead of Trump inauguration
For some leaders in Central and Southeast Europe, the new Trump presidency is seen as a opportunity; for others it’s a challenge to navigate carefully.
Dispute with Croatia over Jadran training ship could block Montenegro’s EU entry
Zagreb says Montenegro stole the historic ship, and wants it back before Montenegro enters the EU.
Koncar fuels record surge on Zagreb Stock Exchange
Engineering company Koncar's share price has soared on the back of its new joint venture with Siemens and high demand for its transformers during the green transition.
Croatia’s incumbent President Milanovic wins landslide re-election
Preliminary results and exit polls show Zoran Milanovic took over 70% of votes cast, easily defeating the ruling HDZ’s candidate Dragan Primorac.
President Milanovic poised for landslide re-election in Croatia
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face the ruling HDZ's candidate Dragan Primorac in the second round of the presidential election.
Pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign reportedly targeted Croatian presidential election
London-based Centre for Information Resilience has identified a bot network apparently aimed at boosting incumbent President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western support for Ukraine.
BALKAN BLOG: Mass shootings become a powerful impetus for protest in the Western Balkans
Civic activists and protesters are calling for stricter gun control and broader societal changes to combat what they describe as a culture of violence.
Milanovic exploits healthcare scandal in struggle to hold on to Croatian presidency
Presidential race has been overshadowed by the recent arrest of former health minister Vili Beros on bribery charges.
Incumbent Milanovic to face Primorac in Croatian presidential election runoff
President Zoran Milanovic narrowly fails to secure enough votes for first round victory, to face ruling HDZ’s candidate in second round.
COMMENT: The EU’s Green Deal is a “policy disaster”
Energy analyst Dr Tom O'Donnell has issued a stark critique of the European Union's Green Deal, describing it as a "policy disaster" that requires radical reform to prevent further industrial decline and to bolster energy security.
Croatian incumbent Milanovic scores first round presidential election victory, exit polls show
Zoran Milanovic’s expected victory sets the stage for a continuation of the tense cohabitation with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s government.
Croatia prepares for presidential election after rancorous campaign
Populist President Zoran Milanovic aims to see off challenge from ruling HDZ’s candidate Dragan Primorac.