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Bosnian Serb leader Dodik given prison sentence in verdict set to inflame ethnic tensions
“There is no more Bosnia & Herzegovina,” says Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, after threatening Bosnia’s Serb entity will secede if he is found guilty.
Far-right opposition in Romania files no-confidence motion against government
Parliament expected to reject motion, launched by far-right parties to keep political tensions high until the presidential elections in May.
High representative warns Bosnia can't be broken up as secession threat looms
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik says Bosnia's Serb entity will secede if he is found guilty in an ongoing trial.
Turkey’s Kazancı plans to invest €1bn in North Macedonia's energy sector
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Kazancı's investment will strengthen energy independence and tackle air pollution.
Serbian president says he backed UN resolution on Ukraine by mistake
President Aleksandar Vucic publicly apologised to Serbian citizens, and blamed "personal fatigue" for his vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Romanian opposition demands probe into Russia-linked contractor for Nato base
USR says a company with alleged ties to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska was awarded a contract for the construction of Nato’s largest military base in Europe.
Bulgaria moves towards eurozone entry despite violent far-right protest
PM Rossen Zhelyazkov says Bulgaria has met final criterion for euro adoption and will request extraordinary convergence reports.
Relief in Emerging Europe at AfD’s election defeat, but concern over party's gains
Mainstream politicians across Central and Southeast Europe have expressed relief at the outcome of Germany's general election, which saw the far-right Alternative for Germany make gains but ultimately fall short of securing victory.
Erdogan challenger Imamoglu hit with new probe day after he applies to run for Turkish presidency
Investigation shows “how much they fear” his candidacy says opposition leader.
US administration 'misinformed about Romanian elections', says presidential candidate Nicusor Dan
US Vice President JD Vance and billionaire Elon Musk have repeatedly criticised the cancelation of Romania's 2024 presidential election and expressed support for far-right candidate Calin Georgescu.
Nato, EUFOR ready to prevent destabilisation of Bosnia after new secession threats
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has threatened that Republika Srpska will secede from Bosnia if he is convicted in an ongoing trial.
Albania targeted by British campaigners who want Trump-style aid cuts
Campaigners who want London to emulate DOGE and make drastic cuts to foreign aid and government services have found Albania a useful scapegoat.
Far-right opponents of euro adoption storm EU offices in Bulgaria
Thousands of supporters of pro-Russian Vazrazhdane protest against Bulgaria’s planned introduction of the European single currency.
Turkey seizes fast food chain Maydanoz Doner over prosecution aimed at Gulenists
Total of 1,371 companies seized over links to clan since military coup attempt of 2016.
Serbian energy sector faces crisis as banks set to close NIS accounts
Foreign banks will halt transactions with NIS before US sanctions take effect on February 28, which could effectively paralyse the oil company’s operations.
EU plans €1.9bn Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova
New facility to support reforms, advance Moldova's EU integration and mitigate the impact of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Potential US troop withdrawal from Europe to leave Kosovo exposed
Fears US may consider withdrawing its troops from Europe, including Kosovo, if Trump and Putin reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Moldova’s top anti-corruption prosecutor resigns over ‘anti-democratic’ bill
Veronica Dragalin said new law would dismantle the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and weaken prosecutors’ ability to investigate top politicians.
Erdogan fires back at business association that attacked his administration
Turkish president accuses Tusiad of meddling in politics, undermining government. Prosecutor expands probe.
European Parliament report calls for removal of EU measures against Kosovo
The measures introduced in response to tensions in Serb-majority north Kosovo included freezing EU funds and suspension of high-level meetings with Kosovo officials.