Serbia
Serbian president accuses protesters of ruining the economy
Political instability has stymied Serbia's efforts to secure and investment-grade rating, but country is still set to achieve one of Europe's highest growth rates this year.
Serbia reports 16% growth in foreign tourist numbers
Largest numbers of tourists recorded from neighbouring countries, plus Russia and Turkey.
Emerging Europe’s Ukraine critics unleashed by Trump’s attack on Zelenskiy
Leaders of Bulgaria, Georgia and Hungary back Trump in row with Ukrainian president and slam Europe's handling of the war.
Can Emerging European countries afford to rearm?
As European countries face a pressing need to rearm amid fears the US may pull back from its security commitments, an EBRD report shows higher defence spending is already putting pressure on public finances.
Tens of thousands protest in Serbia’s southern city Niš
Protest marks four-month anniversary of deadly canopy collapse at Novi Sad station, that has become a powerful symbol of public dissatisfaction.
High representative says Republika Srpska’s ruling coalition aims to destabilise Bosnia
The parliament of Republika Srpska adopted a set of lawsbanning the work of state-level judicial institutions on its territory and establishing local ones, in a move towards secession.
Serbian students march to Niš for March 1 rally
Students from across Serbia are making their way on foot and by bicycle to Niš, the country's third-largest city, ahead of a large protest rally scheduled for March 1.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
Bosnia’s Serb entity rejects authority of state-level institutions
Republika Srpska's parliament takes steps towards secession after the conviction of its president, Milorad Dodik.
Cellebrite halts product use in Serbia after Amnesty warns over digital surveillance
Amnesty International accused Belgrade of misusing surveillance tools to target journalists, activists and civil society members.
Serbian president says he backed UN resolution on Ukraine by mistake
President Aleksandar Vucic publicly apologised to Serbian citizens, and blamed "personal fatigue" for his vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Serbia’s second renewables auction attracts global investment
Serbia successfully allocated its full 424.8-MW quota in the second round of its renewable energy auction, supported by the EBRD.
BALKAN BLOG: Where are Serbia's protests headed?
What the protesters demand is simple yet elusive: transparency, accountability and a functioning rule of law.
Serbian energy sector faces crisis as banks set to close NIS accounts
Foreign banks will halt transactions with NIS before US sanctions take effect on February 28, which could effectively paralyse the oil company’s operations.
Potential US troop withdrawal from Europe to leave Kosovo exposed
Fears US may consider withdrawing its troops from Europe, including Kosovo, if Trump and Putin reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Serbia's central bank forecasts 4.5% GDP growth in 2025
Automotive sector to buoy economy in 2025 after Serbia achieved one of the fastest growth rates in Europe last year.
European Parliament report calls for removal of EU measures against Kosovo
The measures introduced in response to tensions in Serb-majority north Kosovo included freezing EU funds and suspension of high-level meetings with Kosovo officials.
BALKAN BLOG: Upended world order enables Russia’s return to Southeast Europe
The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.
Russia reportedly considers selling 6% stake in NIS to Serbia after US imposed sanctions
Serbia is considering a range of solutions to ensure NIS’s continued operations, all of which carry economic and geopolitical risks.
Russian foreign minister accuses West of trying to destabilise Serbia
Sergei Lavrov slams sanctions on oil company NIS and claims ongoing protests are a foreign-backed effort to instigate a ‘colour revolution’ in Serbia.