Montenegro should swiftly probe knife attack as Turks targeted: Envoy

Türkiye's ambassador to Montenegro has called for a swift and thorough investigation into a weekend stabbing of a local man in the capital Podgorica, allegedly involving Turkish citizens, stressing that the incident must not be turned into a...

Trade imbalance: How do EU membership contenders stack up against the bloc?

As Brussels pushes ahead with a new wave of enlargement, the numbers behind Europe’s trade with its candidate countries reveal a story of dependence, asymmetry, but also a large, untapped potential. The official EU candidates are Albania, Bosnia...

Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process

As EU enlargement is back on the political agenda, the United States has become a silent bystander of a process that could bring more democracy and prosperity to millions of people in the Western Balkans and beyond. While past US administrations...

Iconic21 secures Southeastern European expansion with Soccerbet partnership

The collaboration will see Iconic21 deliver its portfolio of live casino titles and branded tables to Soccerbet players in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. By Jack Found Live casino content supplier Iconic21 has announced a new...

Türkiye’s ambassador to Montenegro calls for swift probe of knife attack

PODGORICA, Montenegro Türkiye’s Ambassador to Montenegro has called for a swift and thorough investigation into a weekend stabbing of a local man in the capital Podgorica, allegedly involving Turkish citizens, stressing that the incident must not...

Portugal: Central, regional governments set up finance law work group

The cabinet set up a series of working groups on Thursday, with representatives from the central government, Madeira and the Azores, to bring a new regional finance law to parliament in 2026, the prime minister announced. “So that next year we can...

Sá Carneiro liked “impossible missions” and Montenegro does too

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Francisco Sá Carneiro and the Construction of Portuguese Democracy” in Lisbon, the head of state noted that “the major theorists of Portuguese political analysis” at the time believed the PPD...

West Balkan energy producers should adopt carbon price as EU tax is looming, say campaigners

In a report published on Thursday, an environmental agency recommended that Western Balkans countries work to introduce their own carbon pricing for electricity generation in order to reduce the impact of EU new taxes on fossil fuel generated...

The fifth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way breaks a new record

30/10/2025 - The pitching platform received an unprecedented number of submissions, further extending its reach across the Western Balkans The already-established platform within the regional audiovisual industry, Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan...

West Balkan power producers should adopt carbon pricing as EU tax looms, campaigners say

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Western Balkan countries should work towards introducing their own carbon pricing on electricity generation to mitigate the impact of new EU taxes on fossil fuel-generated energy to be introduced next year, an environmental...

EU now 'more assertive' in protecting candidate countries from foreign interference, Kos says

Published on 29/10/2025 - 14:42 GMT+1 •Updated 15:02 The EU has learnt from its mistakes with the UK and Georgia and is now prepared to be "more assertive" including by investing in candidate countries to counter fake narratives, European...

Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Travel for Turks After Violent Incident

Montenegro has suspended visa-free travel for Turkish citizens following a violent altercation in the capital, Podgorica, that led to widespread unrest and diplomatic repercussions. The government confirmed that a fast-track visa process will...

Vučić denies role in anti-Turkish unrest in Montenegro

BELGRADE, Oct. 30 (TemA) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has denied any link to anti-Turkish violence in Montenegro, calling the accusations “pure fabrication.” Unrest broke out in Podgorica on Oct. 26 after a local man was injured in a fight...

Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary is known in the European Union for its opposition to Ukraine's EU membership bid, its veto pledge threatening the opening of negotiation chapters for Kyiv. Yet the Hungarian stance on enlargement represents a nuanced balancing act, as...

Montenegro To Introduce Visas For Turkish Citizens Starting Thursday

Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports will be subject to a visa regime when traveling to Montenegro starting Thursday. The Turkish Embassy in Podgorica reminded that, in accordance with the decision of the Government of Montenegro, the...

Anti-Turkish rallies linger in Montenegro after criminal incident

Protests against Turkish citizens in Montenegro’s capital, Podgorica, continued on Tuesday for a third night in a row after a criminal incident took place in the city. Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Montenegrin government...

Western Balkan countries become emerging players in Europe’s defence efforts

The Western Balkans could play an increasingly important role in strengthening Europe’s security architecture, but countries in the region will need to modernise their militaries, attract investment and deepen integration with European Union...

‘Appalling’: AZ Governor fights back as Trump admin freezes SNAP benefits

Arizona will provide $1.8 million in aid to help low-income residents who rely on federal food assistance when their benefits are suspended by the Trump administration on Nov. 1. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that she would...

Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans

Issue Brief October 29, 2025 • 7:03 pm ET Print this page Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans By Stephen Nix and Megan Tamisiea Bottom lines up front The Western Balkans sit at a critical junction...

Montenegro’s Millionaire Moment: The Adriatic’s New Magnet for Wealth

Once overshadowed by its glitzier Mediterranean neighbours, Montenegro is fast emerging as one of Europe’s most surprising magnets for wealth. The tiny Balkan nation of barely 600,000 people is seeing an influx of ultra-high-net-worth individuals,...