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Hydro power to the people: the fight against Bosnia and Herzegovina's hydroelectric dams

Bosnia and Herzegovina depends on dirty coal. Hydroelectricity generation is a cleaner, greener alternative. So why are locals protesting against the building of dams and barrages

Belgium

Serbia-Kosovo dispute: What's at stake during Washington talks?

What are the possible stumbling blocks as leaders from Serbia and Kosovo head to Washington for talks and how likely are they to get anywhere at all?

Montenegro

'Unspeakably tremendous': Montenegro legalises same-sex partnerships

MPs in Montenegro approved same-sex partnerships amid efforts to push forward with joining the European Union.

Croatia

Coronavirus: Croatia orders new 14-day quarantine for Balkan arrivals

Travellers from Serbia, Bosnia, North Macedonia and Kosovo will have to self-isolate upon arrival in the country.

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Serbia

Serbia election: Vucic declares landslide win in controversial vote

Exit polls suggest the main coalition partners have secured 210 of the 250 parliamentary seats up for grabs.

Serbia

Russia hits back as US takes lead in Kosovo-Serbia peace talks

The United States, the EU and Russia are battling for influence over peace negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Europe News

EU sends 'strong signal' to Western Balkans amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pledging 3.3 billion euros, the EU has reasserted its commitment to the region. It comes amid fears that some states were aligning themselves with Russia and China.

Belgium

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursula von der Leyen

"The EU is determined to further intensify its engagement at all levels to support the region's political, economic and social transformation," EU leaders said on Wednesday after a summit with Western Balkans countries.

Kosovo

'Why should we lose?': Kosovo PM slams idea of Serbia land-swap deal

Kosovans have suffered enough, said the country's prime minister, as he hit out at the possibility of a land-swap deal with Serbia

Europe News

Balkan Trafik Festival: Brussels music extravaganza to go ahead online

The cult festival has moved online after the coronavirus lockdown caused the physical event to be postponed.

World News

Albania and North Macedonia 'ready for EU enlargement talks'

Albania and North Macedonia have delivered “tangible” changes that pave the way for accession talks to join the European Union, the commissioner for enlargement said in an official report.

Europe News

Kosovo PM on Serbia, land swaps, and who Borrell should represent

Euronews' Jack Parrock sat down with Kosovan PM Albin Kurti, who outlined his views on the Serbia roadmap, and how EU officials should have a pan-European perspective.

Romania

'A world of train': Where in Europe is rail travel a nightmare?

"The next train on platform one will arrive.... in four months' time."

World News

Sceptical Macron hints at change of heart on EU enlargement

Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he is ready to lift French opposition to the opening of EU accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia.

Kosovo

Kosovo and Serbia sign historic deal on rail and road links

It comes weeks after Belgrade and Pristina agreed to resume direct flights for the first time since the Kosovo War.

My Europe Series

Europe on reset: Macron in Poland and new rules for new members

This week is the first without Britain as a member, and the EU was keen to reset its route. The French President was in Poland and the Commission laid out new methods for those keen to join the bloc.

Serbia

Serbia president 'fed up of being lectured' over ties with Russia

"Do your job," said Vučić. "You are sovereign states. Serbia is a sovereign state. We do everything that is for the best for our people and for our country.”

Kosovo

Kosovo-Serbia flights to restart after two decades

There have been no commercial flights between Kosovo and Serbia in 21 years and it takes over five hours overland from Belgrade to Pristina.

Croatia

Watch: EU must keep promises to Balkans on enlargement — Von der Leyen

"We have to deliver and keep our promises," von der Leyen said — in contrast to France's Macron who opposed opening accession talks until after reforms.

Croatia

Croatian Social Democrat beats incumbent president in runoff vote

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the incumbent president of Croatia, has lost Sunday's runoff election to Zoran Milanović, leader of the country's Social Democrat party.