Kosovo
BALKAN BLOG: Kosovan PM’s likely re-election challenges Trump administration’s Balkan ambitions
Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s reluctance to compromise for the sake of diplomatic expediency is likely to be as irksome to the new Trump administration as his left-wing politics.
Four candidates compete for Kosovo’s premiership in February 9 election
Kosovo's incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti is fighting off challenges from three main rivals.
“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects
Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.
US envoy Grenell criticises Kosovo’s PM Kurti, questions Pristina's relations with Washington
Richard Grenell slams Albin Kurti as "not trustworthy" days before Kosovo's general election.
Analysts and diplomats accuse Serbia of hybrid warfare ahead of Kosovo's general election
Finnish ambassador and Pristina-based experts claim Serbia is using disinformation campaigns designed to create ethnic divisions and undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Lack of megadeals drags down M&A volume in Emerging Europe
The number of deals in Central and Southeast Europe rose in 2024 but aggregate deal value fell by 31%, finds law firm CMS.
OUTLOOK Southeastern Europe 2025
What is in store for Southeastern Europe in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Southeastern Europe 2025
Sanctions stepped up in the Western Balkans, but with mixed results
The number of individuals and companies in the Western Balkans sanctioned by the US and other Western countries has sharply increased, says a report from the Global Initiative for Transnational Organized Crime.