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Lorry Drivers Lose 3,000 Years Annually Waiting at Western Balkans Borders

Lorry drivers currently squander approximately 26 million hours – equating to nearly 3,000 years – waiting at the border crossings of the Western Balkans...

Lithium Discovered in Republika Srpska

After a comprehensive four-and-a-half-year investigation, the Swiss company "ArCore AG" has confirmed the presence of lithium near Lopare, in Republika Srpska.  Ultimately, the decision on...

EIB Global Boosts Green Transition and Connectivity in Western Balkans

EIB Global is intensifying its support for the Western Balkans in green transition, digitalisation, and connectivity, aiding the...

WB Leaders Sign Agreement on Professional Qualifications Recognition

In Tirana, as part of the Berlin Process Summit, Western Balkans leaders have inked an agreement for the...

New College of Europe Campus Opens in Tirana

At the Berlin Process Summit, a third campus of the College of Europe was officially inaugurated in Tirana....

CORE Days: Regional Economies Surge by 10% Over Past Three Years

Over the past three years, regional economies have seen a surge of approximately 10% in growth, in stark...

Serbia and Montenegro Ink £7.1m Cross-border Partnership Backed by EU

Serbia and Montenegro have signed a new £7.1 million cross-border collaboration initiative, financially supported by the European Union...

Western Balkans Digital Summit: Connectivity is the Future

Facing challenges in their digital transformation journey, including a shortage of digitally-skilled workforce, infrastructure gaps, and digital governmental...

Waldrapp Ibis Returns to Slovenia After 400 Years

After a 400-year absence, the Waldrapp Ibis, a migratory bird known to inhabit arid, semi-desert, and rocky terrains,...

EU & Western Balkans Slash Roaming Rates: Closer Ties, Lower Bills!

As of 1st October this year, thanks to the inception of the 'Roam like at home' agreement, mobile...

Boxers Join the Open Balkan Initiative

The newly established boxing tournament, named the "Open Balkan Cup", is set to continue with its second round...

Record Employment Numbers in Montenegro

Montenegro has recorded its highest-ever employment rate, with the number of employed individuals reaching 258,000 in July, announced...

Slovenia Records the Highest Employment Growth in the EU

The employment rate for European Union residents aged between 20 and 64 stood at 75.4% in the second...

Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske Targets Hydrogen Production

The Bosnian utility company, Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS), has set its sights on hydrogen production within the Republika...

Open Balkan Wines Showcased in Vienna

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce President, Marko Čadež, unveiled the regional wine fair, 'Wine vision by open Balkan',...

Marko Čadež Elected for the Fifth Time as a Board Member of Eurochamber

Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce from the associate member countries of Eurochamber have once again chosen the...

Croatia Grants Over 100,000 Work Permits in 2023

In the first seven months of 2023, Croatia has granted over 100,000 work permits to foreign workers. Data reveals...

Podgorica’s Property Market Soars with Over 40% Price Increase in Two Years

Apartment prices in Podgorica have surged by over 40% in just two years, according to a report by...

Over 74,000 Residents Exit Montenegro in a Decade, Equivalent to the Population of Nikšić

More than 74,000 individuals have emigrated from Montenegro between 2011 and 2021, a population equivalent to the size...

At Bled, Charles Michel Stresses EU’s Readiness for Expansion by 2030

At the Bled Strategic Forum, European Council President Charles Michel stated that the European Union (EU) must be...

North Macedonia Ranks 13th Globally in Wine Export Revenue

According to "World Top Export", North Macedonia ranks 13th in the world in terms of revenue from wine...

Slovenia’s Big Bang Acquires Serbian Company BC Group

Big Bang, Slovenia's leading entertainment and consumer electronics retailer, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Serbian...

Romania Tops the Charts in EU Wheat Exports

Despite the European Union witnessing a dip in its wheat exporting game this season, Romania is flexing its...

Croatian Salaries Take Flight with Average Hitting €1,150

The sunny shores of Croatia aren't just about stunning beaches and Game of Thrones tours. In June, the...

Slovenia Fast-Tracks Foreign Hiring After Severe Floods

Slovenia has announced plans to fast-track the employment of foreign nationals in regions hardest hit, aiming to swiftly...

Novak Djokovic Among Inaugural Passengers of Kotor-Lovćen Cable Car

The Cable Car Kotor-Lovćen, a paramount endeavor in recent Montenegrin history, has opened its doors for commercial rides....

Romania to Pay €200 Million to Forest Owners to Prevent Deforestation

In a move hailed for its environmental foresight, the European Commission has given its nod to Romania's state...

Serbian Military Dispatches Personnel and Equipment to Slovenia for Flood Relief

Responding to the dire circumstances stemming from devastating floods, the Serbian military has mobilized its resources to extend...

European Commission Launched An Additional €2.1 Billion Investment Package For The Western Balkans

European Commission has launched a new financial package to support 14 investment flagships in transport, energy, environment, human capital,...

Nataša Pirc Musar, President Of Slovenia

Cooperation Is The Name Of The Game

Europe is in a hurry because it needs to catch up with the emerging and existing superpowers that...

OMV Petrom Greenlights Offshore Black Sea Gas Project Neptun Deep

Romanian oil and gas group OMV Petrom, majority-controlled by Austria’s OMV said on Wednesday it has made the...

Čadež: The Western Balkans Is The Region Of Potential, Not Problems

Europe should accept, as soon as possible, the fact that the Western Balkans (WB) is not the region...

World Welcomes the Hottest Chilli Ever

The spicy "Chilli X" has been declared the world's hottest chilli by the Guinness World Records, after tests conducted...

Rothschild Legacy: Rare Artefacts Fetch £46 Million at Christie’s New York Auction

A vast collection comprising artworks, furniture, silverware, ceramics, and jewellery, historically part of the Rothschild banking family's private collection,...

EU Witnesses Record Surge in Packaging Waste Production

In 2021, the European Union produced 188.7 kilograms of packaging waste per inhabitant, an increase of 10.8 kilograms per...

Galenika Acquires Lifemedic And Further Expands Its Portfolio

Pharmaceutical company Galenika, one of the largest producers of pharmaceutical products in Serbia and the region, is expanding its...

Xi Jinping Hails Serbia as ‘Steel Friend’, Urges Tech and Infrastructure Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has termed Serbia a "steel friend" following his meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić. He noted...