Brussels Power Grab? EU Leaders Move To Scrap National Vetoes Javier Villamor February 2, 2026 A push framed as efficiency could sideline smaller states and weaken national control over foreign and security policy.
Balkan Truckers Continue Border Blockades Against EU Travel Rules TEC News / AFP January 28, 2026 Checkpoints across Bosnia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia are blocked, with Serbian crossings also affected.
One Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes by Croatia–Bosnia Border TEC News / AFP December 11, 2025 Thirteen migrants were rescued—with one found dead—after their boat overturned in freezing waters near Slavonski Brod.
Tax Fraud Ring Busted in Italy and Croatia TEC News / AFP November 26, 2025 Authorities seized luxury assets and froze accounts as part of a crackdown on a €78 million VAT fraud scheme.
Nervous Croatia To Reintroduce Conscription TEC News October 25, 2025 The Croatian parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service—amid the growing global tensions prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Serbia Arrests 11 Over Hate Attacks in France and Germany TEC News / AFP September 30, 2025 The suspects targeted Jewish and Muslim communities with vandalism, amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
German Foreign Minister Urges Faster Integration of the Western Balkans Rebeka Kis August 25, 2025 Despite years of negotiations, only Montenegro has made significant progress, while the other candidate countries lag behind in the EU accession process.
Croatia To Free Jailed Ex-PM After 11 Years TEC News / AFP August 1, 2025 Former prime minister Ivo Sanader is set for release after serving nearly two-thirds of an 18-year sentence for corruption.
Croatia Charges Ex-Health Minister in €740K Corruption Scandal TEC News / AFP July 16, 2025 Vili Beroš is accused of leading a criminal network that defrauded the Croatian health system
EU Relaxes Budget Rules To Let 15 Nations Boost Defense Spending TEC News July 8, 2025 Facing pressure to meet NATO commitments, a group of EU countries will now be allowed to take on extra debt to fund military upgrades.
