Kosovo
Kosovo’s former president Thaçi fights for his freedom in The Hague
Ongoing war crimes trial of top former KLA leaders will shape the contested memory of Kosovo's war of independence and define its standing abroad.
World Bank projects growth upturn for Western Balkans from 2027
But region needs to focus on job creation and reforms to catch up with average EU living standards within the next 40 years.
Austria and Slovenia advocate qualified majority voting to unblock EU enlargement
Dropping unanimity requirement could accelerate the accession process for Ukraine, Moldova and potentially Western Balkans, but faces opposition from within the EU.
Rifts on show at EU-Western Balkan summit in Albania
Differences apparent over EU reform as well as friction between Serbia and Kosovo.
EU’s influence declines in its neighbourhood as China and Russia gain ground
Chinese presence growing in Western Balkans, while Russia makes gains in Turkey, shows new index developed by wiiw, Bertelsmann Stiftung and ECIPE.
Kosovo Business Alliance warns diaspora investments locked in non-productive real estate
Business representatives say €9bn real estate investments are “dead capital” that generate neither jobs nor economic growth.
EBRD says geopolitics, tariffs and China competition weigh on Emerging Europe growth
Development bank downgrades 2025 forecasts for Central and Eastern Europe citing weak external demand, rising debt and the impact of US tariffs.
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Serbian nationalists hold torchlight vigils to mark Banjska attack
Serbian nationalists staged torchlight processions in Belgrade and Novi Sad to mark the second anniversary of a deadly armed clash in the village of Banjska in northern Kosovo.
US suspends strategic dialogue with Kosovo amid political deadlock
Washington singles out Kosovo's caretaker PM, leftwing nationalist Albin Kurti, who has a strained relationship with the Trump administration.
Kosovo announces €1bn military budget and “Made in Kosovo” drones
Acting PM Albin Kurti outlines an ambitious security and defence agenda, but formation of Kosovo's next government remains on hold.
Kosovo’s flawed electricity market liberalisation leaves businesses in the dark
Companies face disconnections, uncertainty and higher costs, Kushtrim Ahmeti, executive director of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Kosovo, tells bne IntelliNews.
Serbia records lowest support for EU in Western Balkans, survey shows
Just 33% of respondents in Serbia backed EU membership, compared with 91% in Albania and 69% in North Macedonia.
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BALKAN BLOG: One step forward, two steps back in Kosovo's deadlocked parliament
Kosovans are running out of patience with the political crisis that has persisted since the February general election, taking its toll on the country’s economy.
Kosovo gets parliament speaker but months-long political stalemate persists
Prolonged political deadlock had prevented Kosovo's assembly from functioning and blocked the formation of new state institutions since the February general election.
Brussels warns Kosovo putting relations with EU at risk by excluding Serb parties from elections
EU statement says "inclusive" elections are crucial for future relationship between Kosovo and the bloc.
Western Balkans gradually gaining on EU economies, but Ukraine falls further behind
Bruegel study finds all candidates and potential candidates except Ukraine have converged somewhat towards the EU average in GDP per capita terms.
Kosovo’s central bank projects solid GDP growth of 4.1% in 2025 despite external risks
The projections follow a period of robust growth, driven by household consumption, investment and exports.
Hundreds of Kosovan businesses get power supply cut in row over market liberalisation
Business representatives say cutoffs will trigger job losses, higher prices, reduced competitiveness and plant closures.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
Kosovo's months-long political deadlock cost economy €300mn
Kosovo Business Alliance warns lengthy political crisis has paralysed state decision-making and caused massive losses across the economy.