Serbia
Serbian financial sector inflation expectations decline in December
Inflation expectations in Serbia’s financial sector dropped in December, aligning with the central bank’s target range, the central bank said.
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.
Car rams into protest in Belgrade, injuring female student
Tens of thousands of people across Serbia have joined anti-government protests since the collapse of a canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad claimed 15 lives.
Kosovo shuts down Serbian parallel institutions, escalating tensions with Belgrade ahead of elections
Minister of Interior Xhelal Svecla announced the closure of Serbian municipal offices and parallel institutions, as well as post and tax offices.
Serbia mulls referendum on its president
Serbia is weighing a confidence referendum on President Aleksandar Vucic, as his administration grapples with escalating protests over alleged corruption and mismanagement.
Putin-Trump summit planned — but where will it happen?
Both Serbia and Switzerland have offered to host talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump.
Nato chief warns of destabilisation risk around Kosovo's February general election
Tensions have been high in Serb-majority northern Kosovo for the past two years, raising fears of potential unrest during the upcoming elections.
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.
Serbia plans to buy out Russian stake in NIS following US sanctions
Sanctions reignited debates over Serbia’s foreign policy, as the country navigates its historic ties with Russia while facing Western pressure to align with EU and Nato policies.
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
BALKAN BLOG: Mass shootings become a powerful impetus for protest in the Western Balkans
Civic activists and protesters are calling for stricter gun control and broader societal changes to combat what they describe as a culture of violence.
Kosovo’s authorities shut down Serbian tax office in North Mitrovica
Pristina is targeting parallel institutions in the majority Serb north of the country.
Serbia braces for possible US sanctions on Russian-owned oil company NIS
Serbian government braces for the potential economic and political ramifications of the US' decision as it seeks to balance relations with Russia and the West.