Bosnia & Herzegovina
Balkan Business Sentiment Index reached historic high in 2019
Progress towards EU accession lifted sentiment, but businesspeople still see corruption as one of their biggest problems.
Western Balkan coal power plants still greatly exceed pollution limits
Levels of sulphur dioxide emitted by power plants in the EU-aspiring region exceed pollution limits by almost six times, finds a new report from Bankwatch.
Restrictions come down again in emerging Europe as coronavirus cases surge
Several countries in emerging Europe have re-imposed lockdowns and border restrictions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus after reporting spikes in new infections.
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Bosnian Federation’s prime minister detained over import of useless ventilators from China
Fadil Novalic was arrested over the ventilators imported by a fruit processing firm with no medical experience. His party called the move a well planned “coup” intended to harm his credibility.
Tensions between Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia rise over closed borders
After declaring itself coronavirus free, Montenegro plans to open its borders — but not to neighbours Serbia or Bosnia, which claim the decision is linked to the dispute between the government in Podgorica and the Serbian Orthodox church.