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Thewesternbalkans. According to Radio Free Europe, a new “non-paper”, drafted by France and Germany, calls on the EU to suspend financial projects that benefit Republika Srpska and to consider imposing targeted sanctions on individuals in this entity of BiH. The media in...

Thewesternbalkans Following an information from NATO Headquarters, new civilian air routes were established across Albanian airspace on 24 January 2024 to facilitate flights to and from Pristina airport. This new development is the result of efforts carried out under a...

Thewesternbalkans. The Republic of Kosovo has become an official donor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) with a paid-in contribution of $1.4 million, reported the World Bank Group. IDA is the World Bank’s fund for 78 low-income countries. Projects...

Thewesternbalkans The Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zukan Helez, requested the establishment of a NATO base in Bosnia and Herzegovina during a meeting with NATO officials in Brussels. He also stated that Russia must not be allowed to...

Thewesternbalkans The Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Timcho Mutsunski, was heard yesterday by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. In his opening words, he stated that his country is ready to seek solutions with Bulgaria in...

Thewesternbalkans Former prime minister and current opposition leader of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic, said in an interview that the European Commission must be more productive, get more results, and move away from “soft politics”, with hopes of a "refresh" after the...

Thewesternbalkans The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, and the US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, James O'Brien, talked on April 1 about Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe, the monetary regulations in Kosovo and the implementation...

Thewesternbalkans The international agencies have informed that on Monday (29 July) thousands rallied in Serbia against the approval of a lithium mine near the western city of Loznica. The once-shelved mine is central to an agreement signed this month by...

Thewesternbalkans. The President of the European Council, António Costa, will head to the Western Balkans throughout this week (12-16 May 2025) to meet with the political leadership of the Western Balkan partners and co-host the sixth European Political Community summit...

Thewesternbalkans                                Following NATO official statements, from19 to 22 November 2023, Mr. Yens Stoltenberg visited 4 countries in the Western Balkans - Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and The Republic of North Macedonia. The Secretary General met some leaders of these countries. He...