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Europe will need Turkey in world with less or no Nato says foreign minister
Ankara has second largest land forces in military bloc. Turkish officials leverage the point in effort at obtaining long-sought EU membership.
Bosnia’s Serb entity moves toward secession with law banning state police and judiciary
Nato and EUFOR troops reportedly standing by ready to intervene in case of a threat to peace in Bosnia.
Serbian students march to Niš for March 1 rally
Students from across Serbia are making their way on foot and by bicycle to Niš, the country's third-largest city, ahead of a large protest rally scheduled for March 1.
PKK Kurdish separatist leader Ocalan issues historic call to lay down arms, end 40-year bloody conflict with Turkey
Doubts all factions will heed message emerge. Peace could advance Ankara’s ambition to play main role in reconstruction of post-war Syria.
Romanian prosecutors probe far-right politician Georgescu’s suspected Wagner links
Prosecutors announce six charges against Calin Georgescu, while investigating suspected connections between his bodyguard and Russia’s paramilitary Wagner Group.
Bosnia’s Serb entity rejects authority of state-level institutions
Republika Srpska's parliament takes steps towards secession after the conviction of its president, Milorad Dodik.
Romanian far-right presidential candidate taken in for questioning
Elon Musk tweets support for Calin Georgescu after Romanian politician is detained and probed by prosectors for allegedly supporting illegal organisations.
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.