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Croatia’s Inflation Slows in May but Remains Among the Highest in the Eurozone

Croatia’s annual inflation rate slowed in May, but the country continued to record one of the highest price-growth levels in the eurozone, according to the first estimate released by the Croatian Bureau

June 2, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

White House Names New Ambassador Nominees for Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia

President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Young of Utah to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a list of nominations sent to the Senate and published by the

June 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Montenegro·Serbia·Whats New

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern Italy, Tremors Felt in Naples

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck southern Italy shortly after midnight on June 2, with tremors felt across a wide area of the country, including Naples and the region around Mount Vesuvius. According

June 2, 2026

Whats New

European Council President António Costa Visits Skopje as Bulgaria Dispute Tops Agenda

European Council President António Costa is visiting Skopje on Tuesday for talks with Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, with the country’s long-running dispute with Bulgaria expected to be one of the key

June 2, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

Bosna Wins Bosnian Basketball Title After 18-Year Wait in Overtime Thriller Against Igokea

KK Bosna are champions of Bosnia and Herzegovina once again, bringing the national basketball title back to Sarajevo after an 18-year wait following a dramatic two-game final against defending champions Igokea. Although

June 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Sport

Montenegro Launches New Ferry Routes Connecting Budva and Kotor With Dubrovnik

Montenegro has launched two seasonal maritime routes linking its coastal towns of Budva and Kotor with Dubrovnik, Croatia, in an effort to improve regional connectivity and support the summer tourism season. The

June 2, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

Germany and France Back Montenegro’s EU Push as Podgorica Aims to Close Talks by Year’s End

Montenegro has received strong support from Germany and France as the country works to complete its European Union accession negotiations by the end of the year, officials said at a press conference

June 2, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

China Now Sees Serbia as a Technology and Logistics Base, IFIMES Says

China increasingly views Serbia not only as a market or infrastructure corridor, but as a potential technology, logistics and production base for its wider presence in Europe and the Western Balkans, according

June 2, 2026

Politics·Serbia·Whats New

Belgrade to Host Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians

Belgrade is set to host the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians from June 2 to 4, bringing hundreds of political representatives and international officials to Serbia’s capital. The event will be held

June 2, 2026

Serbia

Ohrid Make History as European Cup Champions, Delivering a Landmark Achievement for Macedonian Handball

GRK Ohrid wrote one of the most remarkable chapters in Macedonian club handball by winning the EHF European Cup and becoming the newest European champions. The triumph represents the greatest achievement in

June 1, 2026

Macedonia·Sport·Whats New

Europeans Are Working Less, While Slovenians Remain Hardworking but Less Productive

Across Europe, working hours continue to decline, with employees now spending roughly one hour less at work per week compared to a decade ago. The trend reflects broader changes in labor markets,

June 1, 2026

Slovenia

Vučić Ends China Visit with Investment Announcements, Robot Production Plans and Debate Over Serbia’s Growing Ties with Beijing

Visit Marked by Political and Economic Agreements Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić completed his multi day official visit to China, which he described as highly successful in economic terms and one of the

May 28, 2026

Serbia