Now playing Next state of the union State of the Union: EU lifeline for W Balkans as Kosovo tensions flare
Now playing Next Europe News Serbia and Kosovo leaders meet for EU-backed talks to normalise ties After years of discussions, leaders of Kosovo and Serbia convene to discuss a way forward on critical issues as tensions remain high. 02/05/2023
Now playing Next Cult Balkan Trafik! festival 2023 to showcase Kosovo's best musical talents First held over 15 years ago after the meeting of Nicolas Wieërs from Belgium and Ilir Sefa from Kosovo, the festival takes place from 27 to 30 April in Brussels. 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Green News Here’s why Albania is our Green country of the month It’s not the biggest or most powerful nation, but has led by example in preserving a precious natural asset in March 2023. 31/03/2023
Now playing Next Republic of North Macedonia Kosovo and Serbia refrain from signing EU-backed deal to ease tensions Serbia’s and Kosovo’s leaders have agreed to a framework agreement following a day of talks in Northern Macedonia but have stopped short of signing the EU-brokered deal. 20/03/2023
Now playing Next world news Serbia-Kosovo tensions simmer despite leaders' approval of EU plan EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that “more work is needed” and that the two countries' leaders would meet again next month. 28/02/2023
Now playing Next world news Heavy snowfall returns to Poland causing chaos on roads With temperatures expected to plummet further, authorities across the country are on high alert. 21/01/2023
Now playing Next Kosovo Diplomats try to find solutions to Serbia and Kosovo tensions Diplomatic envoys held talks in Pristina and Belgrade, meeting the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia to try and resolve tensions between the former foes. 21/01/2023
Now playing Next Kosovo Serbia revokes combat readiness of its troops as tension ease Serbia revoked its combat readiness of its troops after weeks of tensions with its Balkan neighbour Kosovo. 29/12/2022
Now playing Next Serbia Serbia orders ‘full combat readiness’ of its security troops The international community urges calm as Serbia puts its security troops at ‘full combat readiness’ because of tensions with its Balkan neighbour Kosovo. 27/12/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovan Serbs demonstrate against Kurti's government An estimated 1500 Kosovan Serbs have demonstrated in the north of the country against what they claim is the partisan rule of Prime Minister Albin Kurti. 22/12/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo formally applies for EU membership In a historic moment for the young Balkan nation, Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo has submitted an application to join the EU. 15/12/2022
Now playing Next state of the union State of the Union: Here are the top stories in EU politics this week Hungary's illiberal PM Viktor Orban was in hot water again, while it was the first time an EU-Western Balkans summit was held in Albania. 09/12/2022
Now playing Next Kosovo EU-Kosovo visa proposal is 'a political one', say experts Under draft laws, Kosovar citizens could soon travel to the EU without a visa for a period of stay of 90 days over a six-month period 01/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Pop singer Dua Lipa granted honorary Albanian citizenship The Levitating singer was born in London to Kosovar parents. The move comes at a time when the UK government has experienced significant criticism for demonising Albanian immigrants to the country. 28/11/2022
Now playing Next Taste Will local Serbian plum brandy 'sljivovica' make the UNESCO List? Will Serbs' local plum brandy 'sljivovica' make it for the UNESCO List? 26/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Arms made at pace ‘highest since Cold War’ as Europe’s east aids Kyiv Central and eastern European countries, from the Czech Republic to Poland, have seen their guns and ammo manufacturing reach 30-year highs as they try to replenish stock donated to Ukraine and beef up their own defence. 25/11/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news The real-life Balkan micronation being built first in the metaverse The independent country, which occupies a slither of unclaimed land wedged between Serbia and Croatia, will take shape in virtual reality. 07/11/2022
Now playing Next world news Germany calls for Balkans unity at summit in Berlin In Berlin, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on the nations of the Western Balkans to resolve their conflicts in order to ensure regional stability 03/11/2022
Now playing Next Serbia Urusla von der Leyen on charm tour in the Balkans The European Commission President met with Serbia’s President Aleksander Vucic to discuss energy and hopes that Serbia’s gas market will open up for diversification. 28/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News The EU and North Macedonia sign migration agreement The European Union and North Macedonia have signed an agreement on border management cooperation. The accord involves the EU’s frontier agency, Frontex. 26/10/2022
