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Majority of Bulgarians don’t want to adopt the euro
New poll shows 57% of Bulgarians are opposed to eurozone entry, as the government gives mixed signals on its euro adoption plans.
Bosnia's Republika Srpska to make new attempt to pass ‘foreign agents’ law
Bosnian Serb leader targets "scum who use foreign funds" with controversial legislation modelled on laws adopted in Russia, Belarus and Georgia.
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Tens of thousands join protests in Serbia's Novi Sad
Serbia is in the throes of a political crisis, sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad late last year, with ongoing student-led protests putting immense pressure on the government.
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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.
Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu claims Ukraine is an “invented state”
Foreign ministry attempts damage control after far-right, pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu proposes carving up Ukraine between Hungary, Poland, Romania and Russia.
Seven bid for Lukoil’s Bulgarian refinery, PM Zhelyazkov says
Lukoil has been actively seeking to sell its Bulgarian assets since December 2023, when Sofia banned imports of Russian crude oil.
Serbian President Vucic mulls snap general election
After prime minister's resignation, President Aleksandar Vucic says the ruling SNS will decide whether to form a new government or call a snap general election.
Analysts and diplomats accuse Serbia of hybrid warfare ahead of Kosovo's general election
Finnish ambassador and Pristina-based experts claim Serbia is using disinformation campaigns designed to create ethnic divisions and undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Syria removed customs tariffs after inflation warning from Turkey, says Turkish trade minister
Some analysts will take claim as more evidence Ankara has huge influence on new government emerging in Damascus.
Turkish opposition to name presidential candidate early in pushback against judicial crackdown
Another judicial investigation started into Istanbul mayor Imamoglu, widely expected to win nomination to challenge president Erdogan.
Serbian Prime Minister Vucevic resigns after weeks of mass protests
President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling SNS are facing their biggest crisis since coming to power 13 years ago.
EU gives Moldova €30mn as short-term fix to energy crisis and promises longer-term plan
Targeted support to restore electricity and heat supply in the separatist Transnistria region.
Shopping boycotts spread across the Balkans
Top politicians join calls to boycott retailers on January 31 in protest against high prices.
Iconic Romanian ancient artefacts stolen from Dutch museum
Nationalist politicians have seized on the incident to criticise the Romanian government, slamming official incompetence.
S&P revises Romania rating’s outlook to negative, warns of downgrade risk
S&P said its action was prompted by rising risks to Romania's public finances, as it expects a 7.5% deficit in 2025.
Albania plans Vatican-style state for Bektashi order in Tirana
Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed plans to set set up a sovereign spiritual state in Tirana for the Bektashi Order in move condemned by opposition leader.
Turkey’s role in European security on agenda as top diplomats of Ankara, EU meet
Donald Trump policies could set in motion an attempt at reconfiguring relations.
Ukraine offers coal and experts to settle Transnistria’s energy crisis without Russia
If Ukraine solves the energy crisis in Moldova, it would thwart Russian efforts to exploit the crisis to pursue its political interests in Moldova.
Protesters in Montenegro threaten civil disobedience
Wave of protests prompted by mass shooting in Montenegro follows unrest in neighbouring Serbia.
Croatian shops nearly empty as boycott gets underway
One-day shopping boycott organised in protest against high prices.