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Are Albania and Montenegro on the fast track to EU membership?
Atlantic Council
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June 17, 2025
July 1 will mark a dozen years since Croatia joined the the European Union (EU), the most recent country to do so. In the years after Croatia’s accession, the bloc’s eastern enlargement process stalled almost entirely. The EU’s enthusiasm for...
Radisson Hotel Group Unveils Secluded Coastal Gem with the Opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a premium beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. Surrounded by lush green hills and crystal-clear...
Available to “serve the country,” Carneiro requests an audience with Montenegro
Portugal Pulse
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July 1, 2025
“Today’s meeting with the President of the Republic was an institutional dialogue I intend to extend to other sovereign bodies, namely the president of the Assembly of the Republic and senior court officials,” stated José Luís Carneiro following a...
Kosovo starts new Ibar bridges, EU says it wasn’t consulted
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
MITROVICA, July 2 – Kosovo has begun building two new bridges over the Ibar River in the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica, sparking concern from the European Union, which said it was not informed of the project and called for inclusive...
Leaders of the Western Balkans and EU Commissioner Marta Kos in Skopje on the Growth Plan
Sarajevo Times
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July 1, 2025
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and the leaders of six partners from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) gathered today in Skopje for a high-level meeting...
The basketball coach who’s happy Embiid didn’t join his team
AS
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July 15, 2025
In recent years, it’s become increasingly common for top international teams to strengthen their rosters with naturalized players. From point guards like Kendrick Perry (Montenegro) and Jaleen Smith (Croatia), to naturalization-for-a-passport...
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
Hotel Interactive Network
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July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 Radisson Hotel Group has announced in a press release the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. “Radisson Resort Ruža...
EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
European Investment Fund
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The EU-funded Western Balkans Guarantee 4 SME Resilience is supporting financing under favourable lending conditions, contributing to small business growth and boosting employment and competitiveness. This initiative complements the EU’s broader...
Radisson introduces new beachfront resort in Montenegro
Hotel Management Network
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July 1, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a new beachfront property situated on a secluded peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. The property offers 170 rooms and suites, with many featuring private...
Economic and social fallouts of NATO's ramped-up defense spending
CGTN
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the press before the NATO Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands, June 23, 2025. /Xinhua North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the...
Western Balkans' Politicians Highlight Regional Unity Ahead Of EU Summit (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Timcho Mucunski, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko...
Western Balkans Leaders' meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan
European Commission
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June 30, 2025
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jul 2025 Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and the leaders of the six Western Balkans partners (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) gathered in...
Government shutdown looms with no budget deal in sight at the Arizona Capitol
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 23, 2025
With a week left to avoid a government shutdown, Republican leaders in the Arizona House say they’ll advance their own budget plans despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and GOP leadership in the Senate. A bipartisan budget passed...
Government opens rules to immigrants. ‘Cheguization’ of PSD underway
Portugal Pulse
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June 24, 2025
António Leitão Amaro unveiled new amendments to the Nationality Law on Monday, introducing changes such as the establishment of a Border Police and the requirement for proficiency in the Portuguese language. Additionally, a tighter watch on...
North Macedonia's PM Confers with EU Commissioner for Enlargement in Skopje
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has conferred with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who is on a two-day visit to Skopje to attend a meeting of EU and Western Balkan leaders. The sides discussed the region’s...
Three Months of Elections Sketch Dos and Don’ts for EU Democracy Shield
Visegrad Insight
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June 30, 2025
Democratic forces are struggling to win elections convincingly. FIMI/DIMI operations continue to affect results, and build polarisation and political disillusionment, preying on poor leadership. Recent elections in Central and Eastern Europe, most...
EU transfers EUR 51.7 million to Serbia from Growth Plan for Western Balkans
eKapija
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On Friday, the European Commission transferred EUR 51,7 million in concessional loans to the national budget of Serbia, corresponding to part of the pre-financing foreseen under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, the EU Delegation to...
Azerbaijani schoolchildren win five medals at 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Baku, June 30, AZERTAC Azerbaijani schoolchildren achieved an outstanding milestone at the 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO 2025) held in Struga, North Macedonia, securing a total of five medals: one gold, two silver, and two bronze....
Skopje to Host Meeting of Western Balkan leaders and Marta Kos on EU Growth Plan
Bulgarian News Agency
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On Monday, Skopje will host a meeting of EU and Western Balkan leaders on efforts to accelerate the implementation of the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which will be attended by the leaders of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo,...
How can the Western Balkans make EU integration a success story?
EurActiv
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June 30, 2025
Nina Vujanovic is Bruegel Affiliate Fellow and investigates the economic effects of EU enlargements at Bruegel. Her main areas of expertise and publications include international economics, productivity, and innovation. Russia’s invasion of...