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Europe hit by storms and wildfires after heatwave - is climate change also to blame?

The Balkans have been pounded by storms, while wildfires broke out in Türkiye, Greece, Spain and France in the last week.

Euronews

European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, defence and migration – as it happened

European Council will also discuss broader enlargement policy of European Union towards the western Balkans

The Guardian - UK

Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress

The European Council president said the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visited Sarajevo on Tuesday to meet with members of the tripartite presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.

Euronews

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US Tariffs Hit Central Europe, Balkans Growth: Europe Bank

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

International Business Times

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms bring rain and hail to parts of the Balkans

Hot start to May gives way to significant rainfall, with egg-sized hailstones reportedly hitting Slavonski Brod in Croatia

The Guardian - UK

UN refugee agency backs return hubs in boost to potential Labour plan

There have been reports that the UK Government could seek to send failed asylum seekers to overseas hubs in the Balkans.

Evening Standard

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.

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Labour considers sending migrants to ‘overseas hubs’ in Balkans

Conservatives said the idea showed prime minister Keir Starmer was wrong to cancel scrapped Rwanda scheme before it even started

The Independent UK

How to make the perfect spinach and cheese börek – recipe

Having scoured the eastern Med and Balkans for the definitive take on this delectable stuffed filo snack, our resident perfectionist unveils her ultimate recipe

The Guardian - UK

Martin Seddon obituary

Other lives: Criminal justice consultant who advised on reform in eastern Europe and the Balkans

The Guardian - UK

Fury Over Prices In Croatia Sparks Growing Retailer Boycotts

Fed up with paying ever increasing prices at grocery stores and shopping outlets, Croatians have begun channeling their anger into a nascent boycott movement targeting retailers that shows signs of spreading across the Balkans.

International Business Times

Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power, causes traffic chaos

Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia were without electricity on Tuesday after heavy snow and winds which also brought traffic chaos in neighboring Croatia and Serbia

The Independent UK

Rescue of hikers in Slovenia resumes as snow brings traffic chaos and power outages across Balkans

A snowstorm on Monday brought traffic chaos across Croatia and Bosnia, where some schools had to be closed

The Independent UK

Serbia Accused Of Sabotaging Pipeline In Kosovo

Kosovo accuses Serbia of sabotaging water supply pipeline, implicating Russia. Tensions persist in the Balkans.

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Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans

Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs shows that while geopolitical realities have changed, western prejudice hasn’t, says Slovenian novelist Ana Schnabl

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Former Albanian President Ilir Meta Arrested On Corruption Charges

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta's arrest on corruption charges raises concerns about political instability in the Balkans.

International Business Times

Erdogan Says Gaza 'Shame Of Humanity', Calls For Permanent Ceasfire

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his attacks on Israel as he arrived in Tirana Thursday, the first stop of a Balkans tour that will also take him to Serbia.

The Independent UK

Kosovo's leader says Russia prevailing in Ukraine would threaten 25 years of peace in the Balkans

Kosovo's prime minister says that the Balkan region has enjoyed the greatest degree of peace, freedom and democracy in its history in the past 25 years

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A path towards freedom: the new route to Europe for desperate Chinese migrants

Revealed: a small but growing number of Chinese people are travelling to the Balkans with the hope of getting into the EU

Salon

Trump Media CEO meeting sparks alarm

Ex-congressman traveled to North Macedonia as former President Trump vies to once again shape U.S. foreign policy

The Guardian - UK

The EU must soon open its doors to new members – its survival depends on it

The days when Viktor Orbán could block negotiations on a whim should be over – and the western Balkans should finally benefit, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Independent UK

How the Balkans region grappled with the hottest summer in more than a century

Balkan countries are reporting that the summer of 2024 was the hottest since the measurements started more than 130 years ago

Evening Standard

Why Gen Z love city breaks in Sarajevo

Between the cuisine, museums and great humoured locals, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital is a place full of stories, says Suzanne Moore

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Southern Europe Braces For Extreme Heat Wave

Severe heatwave in Southern Europe and the Balkans leads to health warnings, wildfires, and measures to protect vulnerable populations.

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Power Outage Hits Balkans Amid Heatwave

Power outage in the Balkans due to high temperatures highlights strain on energy grid and need for upgrades. Learn about the disruptions in Montenegro, Bos...

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