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BALKAN BLOG: Upended world order enables Russia’s return to Southeast Europe
The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.
London to name Karen Pierce special envoy to the Western Balkans
Former British ambassador in Washington appointed as UK seeks to deepen its engagement with the Western Balkans, a region of growing geopolitical interest.
“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.
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Shopping boycotts launched across the Balkans
Boycott that started in protest against high prices in Croatia now spreading across the region.
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.
Shopping boycotts spread across the Balkans
Top politicians join calls to boycott retailers on January 31 in protest against high prices.
Protesters in Montenegro threaten civil disobedience
Wave of protests prompted by mass shooting in Montenegro follows unrest in neighbouring Serbia.
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.
Emerging Europe split between eager anticipation and wary acceptance ahead of Trump inauguration
For some leaders in Central and Southeast Europe, the new Trump presidency is seen as a opportunity; for others it’s a challenge to navigate carefully.
Dispute with Croatia over Jadran training ship could block Montenegro’s EU entry
Zagreb says Montenegro stole the historic ship, and wants it back before Montenegro enters the EU.
BALKAN BLOG: Trump’s annexation remarks risk reigniting Balkan border disputes
Talk of the US annexing Greenland and Panama have already encouraged one far-right leader to propose that Bulgaria annex North Macedonia and parts of Ukraine.
Thousands of Montenegrins demand resignation of ministers after Cetinje shooting
45-year-old Aco Martinovic took the lives of 12 people in a shooting spree in Cetinje on January 1.
Gunman kills 12 in Montenegro mass shooting
Prime Minister Milojko Spajic says tougher gun controls to be discussed after killing spree in historic city of Cetinje.
FDI in Emerging Europe hit by geopolitical uncertainty and German slowdown
wiiw report warns lower investment trend could continue as Central and Eastern Europe's role as a production hub for Western companies is waning.
EU Council says enlargement is a "geo-strategic investment in peace"
The enlargement process has been revitalised since the start of the war in Ukraine, but EU ministers say candidate countries must step up reform efforts.
Bureks vs. Big Macs
International fast-food chains are expanding in the Western Balkans, but can they rival local offerings on taste or price?
Serbia faces backlash over controversial foreign agents bill
Serbia's version of Russia-inspired law risks derailing its EU accession progress.
EBRD warns of risks for emerging markets pursuing industrial policies
Industrial policy is back "with a vengeance” but can have a distorting effect, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews