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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Euroviews. View: After closure of Yugoslav tribunal, Western Balkans still needs

Unless governments in the Western Balkans, and their EU and US partners, redouble their efforts to bring those responsible for wartime crimes to justice, there is a danger that history will repeat itself, writes Lydia Gall

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mladic conviction stirs up painful memories

The former Bosnian Serb commander has been found guilty of leading ethnic cleansing campaigns, including the July 1995 massacre in Srebrenica, where some 8,000 Muslim men and boys were separated from the women and executed within days.

Croatia

The man who walked more than 3,000 km in solidarity with refugees

Croatian writer wanted to cast spotlight onto countries on refugee route.

Montenegro

Mike Pence says future of Western Balkans is in the West

The US vice-president sought to reassure the region over Washington's commitment to security during a visit to Montenegro.

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Croatia battles forest fires

Italy

EU encourages Balkans unity at Trieste summit

Western Balkans countries agree to form regional economic area at Trieste summit

Albania

Albania: five things on Edi Rama's to-do list

Exit polls give PM Edi Rama and his Socialist Party victory in Albania's parliamentary election

Albania

Albania votes in general election with EU membership in mind

Albania is holding parliamentary elections with all major parties set on readying for EU membership

Kosovo

Serbia reacts to refusal of French court to extradite former Kosovan PM

Serbia wants to try the former Kosovan Prime Minister for alleged war crimes, but its extradition request was refused by a French court. Serbia has described the decision as "shameful" and "scandalous

Sweden

Sweden reintroduces military conscription

Looking at Russia over their shoulder leads Sweden to bring back military service

Europe News

Austria eyes tougher border measures

Austria is planning to send troops to help patrol the EU’s external borders and shut down completely the so-called Western Balkan route for migrants.

World News

More than 70 deaths as extreme weather hits Europe

In some countries temperatures are at their lowest in more than 50 years, causing misery for residents and headaches for authorities

Cinema

'Sieranevada' Christi Puiu's latest dissection of Romanian life

Puiu's latest offering is 'Sieranevada' is a dark comedy focusing on a family reunion.

Kosovo

Media & conflicts: the challenges of Kosovo and of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

In the Balkans, the foreign media played a key role in raising awareness about the bloodshed taking place in the region, and in influencing international public opinion regarding a military interventi

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serbs defy top court to hold 'Statehood Day' referendum

Bosnian Serbs are voting on Sunday in a referendum over whether to maintain a disputed national holiday.

France

Balkan EU hopefuls told Brexit will not hit their membership chances

France, Germany and Italy met in Paris on Monday for a Balkans Summit at which they sought to allay fears that the Brexit would harm their accession process.

Culture news

Brussels hosts festival to celebrate best of the Balkans

One month after the Brussels attacks and the city’s music and cultural scene is back in the swing of things. The Belgian capital hosted the 10th

Greece

Despite closing of Balkans migrant route, many still arrive in Greece

The controversial closing of the Balkans route for migrants is not putting off thousands still arriving in Greece

Greece

German Chancellor criticises closure of Balkans route for migrants

Macedonian officials have closed the border with Greece, while Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia have also imposed tough restrictions

Europe News

No sign Balkan border measures have cut refugee arrivals yet, says UNHCR

Greece has borne the brunt of the arrivals from the Middle East, with many refugees and migrants making the journey from Turkey in makeshift boats