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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

Salon

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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Balkans Hit By Major Power Outage Amid Sweltering Heat

Balkans face major power outage and health risks during early heat wave, prompting concerns about climate change impact.

The Independent UK

Red weather warning issued for parts of Europe as Greece put on fire alert

Winds from North Africa are pushing a hot and dry front across the Balkans

The Independent UK

Serbs rally in Belgrade with calls for unity in a volatile region as Russia gives its support

Serbia’s populist president has called for peace and harmony in the Balkans even as he and the Bosnian Serb separatist leader organized a large nationalist gathering that featured calls for “unity” of all Serbs in the region

The Conversation

Spa holidays in France: ‘taking the waters’ with a doctor’s prescription

From Italy to Germany, Spain to the Balkans, many cultures swear by the use of hot water for its curative properties. France sets itself apart from many European neighbours, however, as doctors can prescribe spa stays, meaning that those covered by the French national health care system can “take the…

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Former Albanian President Urges U.S. To Remember Western Balkans

Former Albanian President Meta raises concerns about U.S. neglect of Western Balkans and Russian interference, urging continued American engagement.

Radio France Internationale

Barcelona 1992: New participants, new Olympic dreams

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics was marked by openness and unity after a long period of controversy and conflicts. The political changes in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s allowed the Olympics to take place without a boycott for the first time since 1972. The Olympics also coincided…

The Guardian - UK

‘They hit me so hard I lost consciousness’: Serbian opposition politician tells of secret service ordeal

Arrest of pro-west politician Nikola Sandulović, who dared to apologise over Kosovo crimes, exposes tensions still festering in the Balkans

The Independent UK

Serbia's army proposes bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans

Serbia's military wants to reintroduce obligatory military service as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on state capture in Serbia: a problem for the Balkans and for the EU

Editorial: Flawed elections confirm Europe is being strung along by a government intent on an authoritarian, ethno-nationalist agenda

The Conversation

Serbian election: another win for the Serbian Progressive Party will threaten peace in Europe

The outcome of Serbia’s parliamentary elections on December 17 will have profound implications for peace in Europe. Though somewhat obscured by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more recently the crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Balkans have risen sharply in recent months. Should Serbs reelect the main party of…

The Independent UK

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza

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