Europe News

Brief: Historic meeting in Zagreb and stronger borders in Albania

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

12/02/2018

Croatia

Widow of ISIL hostage calls for captured militants to locate his body

David Haines’ widow says she hopes the two British Islamic State militants captured in Syria last month will be tried and jailed for life.

11/02/2018

Serbia

Migrants face harsh winter weather on Serbian border

Amid biting wind and freezing temperatures, groups of migrants huddle around a fire near Serbia's border with Croatia, sharing food and warm drinks and waiting for an opportunity to cross over into the European Union member country.

19/12/2017

Croatia

Waves of rubbish wash up in Dubrovnik port

A cleanup operation is underway in Croatia after huge amounts of rubbish washed up in Dubrovnik's Old Town port, including a weapon from World War Two.

19/12/2017

Croatia

War criminal in the Hague but still a war hero in Croatia

The suicide of a convicted war criminal has highlighted the dominance of nationalist narratives in Croatian politics and media.

01/12/2017

Croatia

'They think I'm crazy': the challenge of being vegan in the Balkans

More and more people are beginning to stand up for the rights of animals in the countries of the former Yugoslavia.

30/11/2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Slobodan Praljak: Croatian theatre director turned war criminal

The Bosnian Croat military leader, who has reportedly died after drinking poison in court in The Hague, was behind the persecution of Muslims and the destruction of the historic Mostar bridge.

29/11/2017

Sport

Switzerland and Croatia book FIFA World Cup places

12/11/2017

World News

First blood to Croatia and Swiss in World Cup qualifying playoffs

Switzerland's 1-0 win over Northern Ireland was marked by controversy

10/11/2017

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.

02/11/2017

Economy

The Brief from Brussels: Croatia eyes euro adoption

30/10/2017

World News

Migrants being smuggled into Europe ‘under car bonnets’

Europol says the new trend shows how smugglers are having to find fresh ways to get people past border security.

17/10/2017

Croatia

In Croatia just 30 refugees have jobs. Prince Soniyiki wants to change that

He found work via a TV show and a former army leader, now he wants to help other immigrants do the same.

04/10/2017

Sport

Judo: Zagreb Grand Prix day two

Some outstanding displays of technical prowess in the Croatian capital with the Hungarian anthem ringing out at the close of proceedings

01/10/2017

No Comment

Croatian floods hit homes and schools

Hospitals and houses have been flooded in Croatia following torrential rain in the Istrin peninsula.

11/09/2017

Croatia

The dark side of tourism: Dubrovnik residents use TV to decide when to go out

22/08/2017

No Comment

Wildfire brought under control in Croatia

07/08/2017

No Comment

Fires destroy over 10 acres of pine forest in Croatia

Firefighters in Croatia have brought a blaze under control after it spread over 10 acres of forest

03/08/2017

Destinations

Island and the city

Five pocketsize islands around Europe to stay from 2 to 24 hours.

28/07/2017

Croatia

Hvar introduces fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

Hvar introduces tourist fines for tourists behaving inappropriately

12/07/2017