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Aleksandar Brezar

My Europe Series

'Tensions intensifying': Fears grow Ukraine war may spread to Moldova

The citizens of the country on Ukraine's western border are concerned that the Russian advance on Odesa might mean trouble with Moldova's own breakaway territory of Transnistria.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why is Bosnia not joining rest of Europe in sanctions against Russia?

Bosnia is one of the few remaining countries in Europe that has not introduced any sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serb 'Night Wolves' bikers stage protests in support of Putin

The pro-Russia protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of a handful in Europe since Moscow invaded Ukraine on 24 February.

Croatia

Large drone that crashed in Zagreb 'contained explosives'

A large Soviet-era drone that appeared to have flown from Ukraine crashed in the Croatian capital on Thursday night.

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Ukraine

Russia cracks down on independent media during Ukraine invasion

Russia is not only attacking Ukraine. Independent media say they are in Moscow's crosshairs, too.

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‘Brave, direct, anti-nationalist’: Why Zelenskyy is Moscow’s nightmare

Ukraine's president has been praised for maintaining the morale of his troops and his country.

Europe News

More than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine in just four days - UN

Neighbouring countries such as Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have all made an unconditional welcome to those feeling the Russian invasion.

Ukraine

Let Ukraine rapidly join the EU, says Zelenskyy

In a defiant and emotional public address on Saturday, the Ukrainian president asked for "courage" from the international community in deciding to block Moscow's access to global financial transactions.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan to hold snap elections as president broaches succession

Berdymukhamedov’s statement that younger people should direct the country suggested that his son Serdar is in line to succeed him.

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Can new governments resolve issues plaguing North Macedonia, Bulgaria?

Both countries have pledged to resolve the impasse brought on by the Bulgarian veto to North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations. But are nationalists going to cause further roadblocks?

Italy

Italy: Mattarella re-elected president in eighth round of voting

Prior to the Saturday evening session, Italian reps pleaded with Mattarella to run for his second seven-year term, fearing that the ongoing stalemate might hurt the country's international reputation.

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Montenegro lurches back into political crisis as allies try to oust PM

Both the deputy PM and the prime minister launched motion for a vote of no confidence in the country' parliament, with the latter not attempting to dissolve the parliament altogether, triggering snap election.

Italy

Voting begins in Italian presidential election amid COVID-19 pandemic

Italy's next president will have an important role in acting as a neutral referee among the various parties — as Italy struggles to emerge from the pandemic — and will work to enact reforms to help the recovery and boost economic growth.

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'No tests, everyone is sick': Bosnia faces its biggest COVID crisis

As authorities shift blame, the lack of a clear strategy to handle the most recent spike of the Omicron variant has Bosnians unsure of how to act.

My Europe Series

Novak Djokovic: The tennis superstar, the anti-vaxxer, the nationalist

After the tennis world No. 1 was refused entry into Australia to compete at 2022's first Grand Slam, his conspiracy theorist and nationalist beliefs came to the fore once again.

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In Mostar, reconstruction of an Orthodox church is a sign of unity

The Orthodox cathedral of the Holy Trinity is still not ready for Christmas mass. But its story and the quest to bring it back is one of resilience.

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Meet the self-proclaimed Jihadist leading Croatia's anti-vaxxers

Marko Francišković became the unexpected leader of Croatia's massive anti-vaccination movement. Now, he is facing charges for terrorism -- but not due to his fundamentalist ideas.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

US announces new sanctions against Bosnian Serb leader as crisis boils

A new set of US sanctions against Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik are in response to secessionist moves that have caused political instability in the country.

World News

Macedonian census shows Western Balkans is depopulating fast

With EU membership hopes all but quashed, the countries of the European region are undergoing a serious population crisis, as the young and educated leave in droves.

Russia

Russian court orders shutdown of country's oldest human rights NGO

A movement rather than a singular organisation, Memorial has been active since 1987 in its work to draw attention to the political repression of dissidents in the Soviet Union.

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