Bosnia & Herzegovina
BRICKS & MORTAR: Renovation of apartment buildings has biggest potential for energy saving in Western Balkans
The potential for energy savings in the buildings sector — characterised by ageing, poorly maintained apartment blocks — is estimated at more than 50% of consumption, Energy Community report shows.
Grey economy almost a third of GDP in Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia
Research by Sarajevo-based Center for Policy and Governance shows high levels of undeclared and partially work in Western Balkans and Croatia.
BALKAN BLOG: No “Navalnying” in the Balkans is the uncompromising message from Russia
Moscow delivered a stern rebuke over Bulgaria's PM's criticism of opposition politician Navalny's arrest, and has taken a tough tone on several issues in the Western Balkans in recent days.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Soft power in the Balkans, hard power in the Caucasus
A mid-sized power, Turkey wields considerable clout in its near neighbourhood.
No Limit to Bitcoin payments in small Bosnian town
Electronics retailer No Limit technology first to enable Bitcoin payments for its electronics in Bosnia’s Sanski Most.
Miners tap Western Balkans for crucial EV battery ingredient lithium
Demand for lithium is set to increase strongly, driven by the growing electric vehicle market as well as electronics and renewables.