| 单词 | Balkan country |
| 例句 | Balkan countries tend to vote for one another, as do Scandinavian ones. Eurovision Splashes Into 2014 Finals, to Rapt Audiences 2014-05-09T16:56:59Z Wine&More, a website devoted mainly to the wines of the Balkan countries, was started to put “Croatian wines on the map,” according to Dario Drmac, a wine lover and marketing expert from Croatia. Where to Start With Balkan Wines 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Within every Balkan country there are so many subdivisions of music. Balkan Night Northwest: Big, brassy fun 2013-03-07T22:01:00Z But Russia, Austria-Hungary and France played significant roles; and the Balkan countries were a powder keg waiting to be ignited. First world war: next year, let's remember a world, rather than a British, conflict 2013-07-23T04:00:00Z The art of reading coffee cups has been practiced for centuries across the Middle East and many Balkan countries. A Turkish coffee reader predicted my pregnancy (and Andy Cohen’s skin cancer) 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z The area is easy to reach for those staying in Skopje, 70 miles to the north, or for travelers driving between the other Balkan countries and Greece. Explorer: In Macedonia, the Lure of the Grape 2010-09-22T15:52:00Z Téa Obreht’s stunning debut novel, “The Tiger’s Wife,” is a hugely ambitious, audaciously written work that provides an indelible picture of life in an unnamed Balkan country still reeling from the fallout of civil war. Books of The Times: Family Fables Mix With a Riven Land?s Loss 2011-03-10T13:26:53Z Albanians and immigrants from other Balkan countries claim they fear ethnic cleansing.” ArtsBeat: The Fictions of Asylum Seekers ? in Fiction 2011-07-13T19:01:03Z "The Tiger's Wife" is a story about a young doctor on a journey through war-torn Balkan countries inspired by stories her grandfather told her as a child. Tea Obreht wins Orange Prize for Fiction 2011-06-08T18:48:08Z Only one top-five e-book, “The Tiger’s Wife,” the story of a young doctor who confronts dark secrets in a Balkan country, could be called literary fiction. The way we read now: Top 5 e-books at Seattle-area libraries 2013-03-22T22:59:26Z The Tiger's Wife, set in a Balkan country ravaged by conflict, follows a young doctor as she tries to unravel the mysterious death of her grandfather in a remote village. Obreht youngest winner of UK's Orange fiction prize 2011-06-08T18:17:33Z He has visited the Balkan country on several occasions, including a film festival organized by director Emir Kusturica. Serbia: Mine protesters block roads near Statehood Day event 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The qualifying match between Bulgaria and Hungary for next year’s European soccer championship fell victim to a bitter dispute between the management of the Bulgarian Football Union and soccer fans from across the Balkan country. Violent protests break out ahead of Bulgaria-Hungary soccer qualifier 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Italy recently reached a deal with Albania for the Balkan country to temporarily house and process some of the thousands of migrants who reach Italian shores. Britain’s highest court rules Wednesday on the government’s plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z A recently formed centrist “Europe Now” coalition that advocates the small Balkan country joining the European Union won early parliamentary elections in June, but without enough support to form a government on its own. Montenegro, an EU hopeful, to vote on a new government backed by anti-Western and pro-Russian groups 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Balkan country showed off its Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles along with other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West in April last year. Serbia highlights importance of Chinese defence equipment 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Macron arrived in Tirana after a summit of European Union leaders with Western Balkan countries earlier in the day. Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare awarded French Legion of Honor title by Macron 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z EU officials have called on the Balkan countries to overcome regional conflicts and stand together as Russia wages war in Ukraine. European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro were the first western Balkan countries to launch membership negotiations, followed by Albania and Macedonia last year. EU summit to look at changes the bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others as new members 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Ethnic tensions still run high in the Balkan country 28 years after the end of its 1992-95 war in which about 100,000 died and millions were displaced from their homes. EU troops confront would-be rioters in exercise echoing Bosnia political crisis 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z A herd of about 40 mares, stallions and foals graze lazily on dry grass over the rugged Stolovi mountain in Serbia's southwest, one out of three such bands of wild horses in the Balkan country. Abortion rights at heart of Democrats’ 2024 US election campaign 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A herd of about 40 mares, stallions and foals graze lazily on dry grass over the rugged Stolovi mountain in Serbia's southwest, one out of three such bands of wild horses in the Balkan country. Western creditors and Cuba pledge to salvage debt deal 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The six Western Balkan countries are at different stages of integration into the bloc. European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z A herd of about 40 mares, stallions and foals graze lazily on dry grass over the rugged Stolovi mountain in Serbia's southwest, one out of three such bands of wild horses in the Balkan country. Nigeria's Tinubu to attend G20 summit in India to promote investment 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The constitution already lists Albanians, Turks, Serbs and Roma among other ethnic groups living in the small Balkan country. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Serbia remains almost entirely dependent on natural gas supplies from Russia, maintains trade and military ties with Moscow and pro-Russian sentiments in the Balkan country are high. Ukrainians in Serbia mark independence day as Belgrade, Kyiv seek to improve ties 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Eight decades on, however, Italians form a major part of a burgeoning and increasingly lucrative tourist trade that accounted for 20% of GDP last year in a Balkan country where underdevelopment remains widespread. Italian tourists flock to Albania in key boost for economy 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z BELGRADE, Serbia — Pro-democracy Russians in Serbia protested Sunday after two prominent anti-war activists and critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin said they faced problems with entry and residence permits in the Balkan country. Russian anti-war activists hold protest after activists face entry, residence problems in Serbia 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z After the war ended in Kosovo in 1999, the Balkan country saw a boom in construction, though the government has said more than 70% of all apartments and houses were constructed without official approval. In Kosovo, graffiti rejuvenates Pristina's concrete jungle 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z It was the first instance of the government closing a media entity since the Balkan country declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Kosovo government moves to close TV station, alarming journalists 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Serbia and Montenegro were the first Western Balkan countries to launch membership negotiations. followed by Albania and Macedonia last year, Bosnia and Kosovo have only begun the first step of the integration process. After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Some 200,000 Russian citizens have moved to Serbia since the start of the war in Ukraine as the Balkan country requires no entry visas for Russians and is a fellow-Slavic nation. Russian antiwar activist allowed into Serbia after spending more than a day at the Belgrade airport 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The two formed the Russian Democratic Society in Serbia, which gathers democracy-minded Russians in the Balkan country. Russian anti-war activists hold protest after activists face entry, residence problems in Serbia 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Experts described the vote as a "legal secession" that is set to deepen political divisions in the volatile Balkan country. U.S. condemns Bosnian Serb actions on constitutional court 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The move defies the 1995 Dayton peace accords that ended the Balkan country's war in the 1990s, under which an international envoy was installed to oversee the implementation of peace. Bosnian Serb MPs vote to ignore peace envoy's decisions, laws 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The EU has not deemed the remaining Western Balkan countries’ economies and political institutions ready for integration into the EU’s single market of borderless trade and Western democratic ideals. After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z A top Albanian government official told The Associated Press that the authorities in Tirana would not be against keeping Afghans more long-term in the Balkan country, if they can find jobs. After escaping the Taliban, hundreds of Afghans languish in Albania in a prolonged US visa process 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The Balkan country of 6.5 million is one of the most corrupt nations in the EU. Bulgaria gets new government as former rivals enter uneasy alliance 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The flights were a demonstration of “a rock-solid commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Bosnia, said the U.S. ambassador to the Balkan country, Michael Murphy. US bombers fly over Bosnia in sign of support amid continued secessionist threats 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Crowds in numbers not seen in the Balkan country for years, solemnly marched through the city centre behind a banner reading "Serbia Against Violence". After two mass shootings, Serbians rally against violence 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The populist-led Balkan country has refused to fully face its role in the wars of the 1990s, war criminals are largely regarded as heroes and minority groups routinely face harassment and sometimes physical violence. Burials held in Serbia for some victims of mass shootings 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Mass shootings in Serbia are rare and this was the first-ever school shooting in the Balkan country. Girl wounded in Serbia school shooting is critical, doctor says 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z North Macedonia is the fourth Western Balkan country to sign such a deal with Frontex, following Albania, Serbia and Montenegro. EU's Frontex deploys border guards in joint operation with North Macedonia 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Russia has denounced the decision to grant Bosnia EU candidate status, saying it is part of a Western push to impose its policies on the Western Balkan countries. EU presidency warns against Bosnian Serb secession threats 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Balkan country has refused, although it voted at the United Nations to condemn the war and Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory. Serbia denies it sent weapons to Ukraine, as leaked document claims 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Normalising relations is a condition that both Balkan countries must meet to speed up their path to joining the European Union. Kosovo police suspend four officers they accuse of wounding a Serb 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The KLA started as a guerilla organisation but in peacetime its leaders largely took over politics in the Balkan country. Defence lawyers say Thaci did not control KLA guerillas 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The small Balkan country’s post World War II communist dictatorship reveled in massive defensive works; the countryside is still littered with the crumbling remains of 175,000 concrete mini-bunkers — again built to stop imaginary invaders. Poor Albanian town pins tourism hopes on communist tunnels 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Dodik is the entity’s president and leading politician who has repeatedly advocated for the breakup of Bosnia and clashed with Western officials in the Balkan country. Blinken compares Bosnia Serb leader to Putin 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Normalising relations is a condition both Balkan countries must meet to speed up their path to joining the European Union. Kosovo will implement measures agreed on with Serbia, PM says 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Stojkovic has launched criminal complaints against the Russian ambassador and the head of Serbia's state security service over the influence of Russia's Wagner mercenary group in the Balkan country. West gains advantage as it vies with Russia for influence in Serbia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Bulgaria, a Balkan country of 7 million and the poorest member of the European Union, is located on a major route for migrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan seeking to enter Europe from Turkey. Bodies of 18 migrants found in abandoned truck in Bulgaria 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The European Union and the United States strongly supported the landmark project that could also help other Balkan countries lower their dependence on Russian gas, helped by continued pipeline system modification in the region. With eye on Russia, Greece and Bulgaria expand gas deal 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Many Russians set up businesses in the Balkan country, which has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia despite seeking European Union membership. Love blossoms in Serbia between Ukrainian, Russian ‘enemies’ 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The Trump administration hoped to broker better relations between the two Balkan countries. How Jack Smith charged Kosovo’s president and blew up a Trump meeting 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z "It's really about Serbia's future and about relationships that Serbia needs," Christopher Hill told reporters in Belgrade, capital of the Balkan country, an ally of Russia. U.S. supports Serbia's move to commit to future in EU - ambassador 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Balkan countries last week battled with floods caused by torrential rains. Snow, winds cause traffic chaos, power cuts in Slovenia 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The project at Spreca farm, in the north of the coal-rich Balkan country, is in line with the government's efforts to gradually switch its energy production to renewable sources. Bosnian dairy farm makes electricity from organic waste 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The Balkan country has been governed by caretaker technocratic governments for much of the past two years in the absence of a stable elected coalition. Bulgaria faces snap polls as Socialists abandon plans to form government 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The Balkan country has been governed by caretaker technocrat governments for much of the past two years in the absence of a stable elected coalition. Bulgaria's Socialists get the final chance to form a government 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Nearly half of electricity in the Balkan country of 7 million is produced by coal-fired power plants, while a further 35% comes from nuclear energy. Bulgaria seeks to change EU-funded recovery plan over coal 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The Balkan country has been in political crisis since 2020, when thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets to protest against rampant high-level graft. Bulgaria anti-graft party drops bid to form government, extending deadlock 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z A hagiographic movie about the stiff former leader of a small Balkan country was never going to be a global box-office hit. To Buff a Balkan Leader’s Image, a Filmmaker Calls In Kevin Spacey 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Zaharova said the EU has used the accession talks to force the Balkan countries to "automatically" adopt the bloc's foreign policy and decisions on sanctions, according to the statement. Russia denounces EU for granting Bosnia candidacy status 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Russia criticised the European Union for granting Bosnia a candidate status, saying on Friday it was part of a Western push to impose its policies on the Western Balkan countries. EU graft scandal 'worthy of Narcos' TV series, says bloc's commissioner 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Rama said the drones, which will be armed and ready for combat, will help authorities in a number of areas, including monitoring the Balkan country's territory, locating cannabis plantations and tracking wildfires. Albania signs deal to acquire three Turkish Bayraktar drones 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Two months after winning the Balkan country’s Oct. Bulgaria's GERB given a week to form government and end stalemate 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The Balkan country’s sole refinery is the main source of gasoline and diesel fuel sold on the Bulgarian market, but half of the production is for export. Bulgaria to let Russian oil refinery export despite EU ban 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The joint procurement will allow 14 countries, including EU member states, western Balkan countries and those in the European Economic Area to purchase the vaccine. EU secures up to 2 million monkeypox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The tradition remains widespread in rural areas of the Balkan country despite a boom in modern distilleries and brands. AP PHOTOS: UN distinction sought for prized Serb plum brandy 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The Balkan country has long pegged its lev currency to the euro. Analysis: Bulgaria's euro zone entry threatened by election stalemate 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The Balkan country of just 620,000 people eventually struck a deal with one French and two U.S. banks to restructure the Chinese loan and has since made its first debt payment. EU revisits Balkans to win friends, seek more influence 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The election included races for all levels of government in the Balkan country’s Serb-dominated and Bosniak-Croat parts, as well as for the joint central institutions that link the two. Bosnia: Recount confirms pro-Russia Serb leader won election 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Baerbock said it was a priority for the German government to bring the Western Balkan countries into the EU to ensure stability and economic progress in the region. Western Balkans to agree free movement in step toward EU membership 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The Balkan country held presidential and parliamentary elections on Oct. Election commission orders recount of votes for Bosnian Serb region's president 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The election was held for all levels of government in both the Serb-dominated and Bosniak-Croat parts of the Balkan country, as well as for the joint central institutions. Bosnian Serbs protest alleging vote-rigging by Dodik 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z As well as the UK, non-EU members Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Iceland, Georgia, Azerbaijan and western Balkan countries took part in the first gathering of the EPC. Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The UK, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Iceland, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Western Balkan countries are among non-EU members who will join the first gathering of the EPC. Liz Truss heads to first summit of new club of nations 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Many Bulgarians share pro-Russia sentiments, which provides fertile soil for aggressive Kremlin propaganda in the Balkan country. Center-right party wins on pledges to stabilize Bulgaria 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Many Bulgarians share pro-Russia sentiments, which provides a fertile soil for aggressive Kremlin propaganda in the Balkan country. Bulgarians hold fourth election in 18 months amid turmoil 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Nearly 3.4 million people are eligible to vote for Serb, Croat and Bosniak members of the Balkan country's tripartite presidency as well as parliaments at the national, regional and cantonal levels. Explainer: What is at stake in Bosnia's general election? 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z But he has said that police can’t cope with possible riots by right-wing groups amid the energy crisis and other events that have hit the Balkan country. Tensions mount in Belgrade ahead of planned Pride march 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z But has said police can’t cope with possible riots by right-wing groups amid the energy crisis and other events that have hit the Balkan country. Organizers say Pride march will go on in Serbia despite ban 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The Turkish leader made the announcement late on Thursday on his return from a three-day tour of Balkan countries. Erdogan says senior IS militant captured in Turkey 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The Balkan country, a net electricity exporter, has also kept regulated prices for electricity for households at bay, allowing only an average 3.4% annual increase as of July. Factbox: Europe's efforts to shield households from soaring energy costs 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z The Balkan country has voted for U.N. resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but has refused to join Western sanctions against Moscow. Serbia opposition, rights groups condemn EuroPride decision 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The tiny landlocked Balkan country gained independence from Serbia in 2008, almost a decade after a guerrilla uprising against repressive Belgrade rule. Kosovo PM says tensions with Serbs in north could escalate, warns of possible new conflict 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Mrs Kotrri, whose husband is Albanian, set up and named her company in 2019 after the Balkan country's word for "fairies". House of Zana boutique owner wins trademark row with Zara 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The defence ministry of North Macedonia, a small Balkan country, confirmed last week that it would supply Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine, but has said nothing about aircraft deliveries. Ukraine says it will receive tanks, planes from North Macedonia 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z Western Balkan countries are at different stages of EU integration. Spain fully backs Western Balkan integration into EU 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z In a statement, the ministry said Ukraine will receive tanks belonging to the western Balkan country's tank battalion which is in the process of being upgraded. N.Macedonia donates tanks to Ukraine as it modernises own military 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z People fleeing violence or poverty in the Middle East, Africa or Asia have been stranded by the Hungarian border hoping to cross from the Balkan country and move further west. Serbian police break up people-smuggling gang, find migrants 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Migrants gather by the Hungarian border hoping to cross from the Balkan country and move further west. Serbia police round up 85 migrants, say they found weapons 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z At the heart of the turmoil is the small Balkan country’s long-running quest to join the European Union, a process that has faced one hurdle after the other. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The Albanian prime minister Edi Rama said that because of Russia’s influence in the region, Western Balkan countries should be “determined to continue the road of strengthening ties that build peace.” Spain fully backs Western Balkan integration into EU 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Violent protests erupted in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, where demonstrators tried to storm government buildings, after French President Emmanuel Macron announced the proposal — which many in the small Balkan country find controversial — last week. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The Western Balkan countries of Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia have been candidate countries for years; in some cases for over a decade. EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The gridlock may also hinder Bulgaria's efforts to secure stable natural gas inflows after Moscow cut gas deliveries to the Balkan country - almost completely reliant on Russian gas - over Sofia's refusal to pay in roubles. Bulgarian government faces no-confidence vote and political turmoil 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The EU prospects of the Western Balkan countries gained increased attention in the wake of the bloc’s efforts to bring Ukraine closer following the Russian invasion. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Serbia's open borders to Russia have made the Balkan country a destination for thousands of Russians, including some fleeing sanctions or conscription and others opposed to the government in Moscow. In pro-Russian Serbia, a few Russians and Ukrainians unite to oppose war 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The dispute with Bulgaria has also stalled the progress of another Balkan country, Albania, toward EU membership because the bloc is treating the pair as a political package. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The six Balkan countries' EU membership bids have also been complicated in recent years by issues including migration, organised crime and the hopefuls' mutual disagreements. Factbox: Ukraine's road to becoming European Union member 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The European Union and the United States have expressed concern about the possible breakup of the ethnically divided Balkan country if the peace agreement brokered over 25 years ago unravels. Germany to provide troops for EU military mission in Bosnia 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Western Balkan countries are at different stages of EU membership talks. Germany’s Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia’s EU bid 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The six Western Balkan countries are at different stages of their EU membership aspirations. Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Balkan countries remain mostly rather conservative on social issues and homophobia and discrimination against sexual minorities are common, often fueled by religious leaders and right-wing political parties. Croatia's Adriatic coast gets its first openly gay bar 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Serbian officials say the Balkan country must resist such pressure, even if it means abandoning the goal of joining the EU. Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z In 2008 the Balkan country put its gas and oil sectors in the hands of Russian companies. Serbia's Vucic says agreed 3-year gas supply contract with Putin 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z The Balkan country of 7 million is located on a major route for migrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Europe. Rights group: Bulgaria uses police dogs in migrant pushbacks 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The six Western Balkan countries with EU membership aspirations - Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo - have been engaged in years-long reform process, Scholz told lawmakers in Berlin on Wednesday. Germany's Scholz wants Western Balkans in EU 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Concern has been growing for years that the procedure is becoming less available in the Balkan country due to pressure from the Catholic Church and activists. Croatia abortion: Thousands protest against termination 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia says that the Russian cutoff of gas supplies to Bulgaria does not affect the Balkan country. Live: Live updates | Serbia says it’s not affected by gas cutoff 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Vucic also said that he had discussed with Putin expansion of gas storage space in the Balkan country. Serbia's Vucic says agreed 3-year gas supply contract with Putin 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z The Balkan country meets more than 90% of its gas needs with supplies from Russia under a long-term contract that will expire at the end of this year. Bulgaria says Russia halting gas supplies would be breach of contract 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s interior minister says the Balkan country should reconsider its proclaimed goal of joining the European Union because of alleged Western pressure to join international sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Live: Live updates | Ukraine: Russian army can’t take stronghold 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Russia and other big powers and international institutions are members of the PIC Steering Board, which meets bi-annually to assess the progress in the Balkan country. Russia suspends financing of Bosnia peace envoy's office 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Besides Ukraine, the report focused on central and Eastern Europe, former Soviet republics, the Balkan countries and Turkey. WTO: War in Ukraine to curb trade, economic growth this year 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Besides Ukraine, it focuses on central and Eastern Europe, former Soviet republics, the Balkan countries and Turkey. Russia’s war to shrink Ukraine economy 45%, World Bank says 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Annual inflation in the small Balkan country of about 1.8 million increased for the ninth straight month in March to reach a 14-year high of 8,8%, from 7,6% in February. North Macedonia: Teachers strike as power, food prices soar 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z There are fears in the West that the arming of Serbia by Russia and China could encourage the Balkan country toward another war, especially against its former province of Kosovo that proclaimed independence in 2008. China makes semi-secret delivery of missiles to Serbia 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The Balkan country is among the last EU members to get formal approval for its plan under the bloc’s €800 billion post-pandemic rescue fund, due to months of political turmoil and several inconclusive elections. EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z For the first time, however, a green-left coalition made it into the parliament, reflecting rising public interest in neglected environmental problems in the Balkan country. Early official tally confirms win for Serbia populist leader 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The Western Balkan countries are at different stages in the integration path into the bloc. Borrell: EU to help Western Balkans’ war-affected economies 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Six Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia — are on different stages in their quests to join the EU. EU’s Borrell says Western Balkans’ accession a priority 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z The fuel price hike has had a knock-on effect on food costs in the small Balkan country. Albania: 3rd day of protests over price hikes blamed on war 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The Balkan countries of southeastern Europe were key to Hitler’s invasion plan. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Djokovic’s meeting with the increasingly autocratic Vucic drew criticism from some of his fans in the Balkan country, where he is generally considered an icon and a hero. Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as unfortunate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The protest in central Belgrade was the latest in a series of gatherings organized by increasingly visible environmental movement in the Balkan country. Rally in Serbia draws attention to country’s air pollution 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z The Balkan country faces its biggest coronavirus surge since the start of the pandemic. Djokovic’s father stays on offensive, says case ‘is closed’ 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Secret surveillance has long been a hot topic in the Balkan country, which joined the European Union in 2007. Bulgaria's surveillance laws breach European human rights convention-ECHR 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z After a lull in December, infection rates in the Balkan country surged in January with the onset of more contagious Omicron strain of COVID-19. Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch tests positive for COVID-19 - statement 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The Balkan country recorded its first 12 Omicron cases since the New Year. Bulgaria tightens arrival conditions as COVID infections surge 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Bulgaria detects first cases of omicron coronavirus variant: Bulgaria has detected its first 12 cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Balkan country's chief health inspector said. World Digest: Jan. 2, 2022 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z With tacit support from Russia and Serbia, Bosnian Serbs are threatening to form their own army, judiciary and tax authority, reviving fears of another bloody breakup of the Balkan country. Hungary’s PM denounced in Bosnia for anti-Muslim rhetoric 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The three Western Balkan countries are at different stages on the path to EU membership. 3 Western Balkan countries deepen economic ties at summit 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z A fashion show featuring migrant models was held on Thursday evening in Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, presenting a brand created by migrants from reception centers in the Balkan country and a Bosnian designer. Glamour night for Bosnia migrants presenting fashion brand 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Green activists say the mining projects will pollute land and water in the Balkan country which is already heavily scarred by industrial pollution. Green groups block roads in Serbia to protest Rio Tinto's mining project 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z They reached the Balkan country by an unlikely migration route that led through Russia, one of the few places in Europe for which Cubans don’t need a visa. Cuban family finds welcome, refugee status in distant Serbia 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z Green activists say such projects will aggravate land, water and air pollution in the Western Balkan country. Civic activism roils Serbia's plans for big mining concessions 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Three other Western Balkan countries — Bosnia, Kosovo and Montenegro — haven’t joined the Open Balkan initiative. 3 Western Balkan countries deepen economic ties at summit 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Bosnia is home to about 4,000 people who remain stuck in the Balkan country while looking for ways to move toward Western Europe. Glamour night for Bosnia migrants presenting fashion brand 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The six Balkan countries of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia have a formal European "perspective" - EU code for eventual membership of the world's largest trading bloc, although the process is largely stalled. EU to avoid membership talk at summit with eastern states, draft says 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Jewell said that ITA represents one of Bosnia's most successful institutions and that indirect taxes collected by the agency were the single most important source of revenue for the Balkan country's multiple governments. IMF warns Bosnian Serb separatists against dismantling tax regime 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z They were buried at various cemeteries across the Balkan country during the afternoon. N.Macedonia says goodbye to 45 killed in Bulgaria bus crash 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z She said all spheres of life in the small Balkan country were prone to corruption, and that young people could hardly find jobs without political or family connections. Bosnia losing many young people to emigration over poor education, work prospects 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Radev's supporters have said that the president, who has also said that Crimea's annexation was in breach of international laws, only meant to appease Russophile voters in the Balkan country ahead of the presidential election. U.S. 'deeply concerned' by Bulgarian president's Crimea comments 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z Thousands of migrants remain stuck in Bosnia and other Balkan countries while looking for ways to reach Western Europe. Croatia police say German reporter helped migrants cross 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z In his letter, Blinken said steps to undermine Bosnian institutions would imperil the Balkan country's "European perspective" - an allusion to its hoped-for accession to the European Union - and its economic recovery and foreign investment. Sanctions possible for those undermining Bosnia peace deal -Blinken 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z It was the Balkan country's third election this year. New centrist party poised to win Bulgaria's election, partial results show 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z North Macedonia beat Iceland 3-1 to stay in contention for the World Cup in a breakout year for the Balkan country coming off its debut European Championship campaign. Flick extends winning start as Germany beats Armenia 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The new faction may be better-positioned to forge a ruling coalition with the support of likely partners in two small anti-graft groupings and the Socialists, thereby ending a prolonged political impasse in the Balkan country. Exit polls show no clear winner in Bulgarian national election 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The small Balkan country produces about 88% of its electricity from domestic sources, mostly through coal-fired plants. North Macedonia provides emergency funding for power imports 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z The Balkan country of 7 million remains the least vaccinated in the 27-nation European Union, with less than one-third of its adults fully vaccinated. Bulgaria sees record COVID-19 deaths amid low vaccinations 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Both 23 years old and immigrants from the Balkan country, they became friends as neighbors in Las Vegas when they were 5. Friend recalls woman killed in crash involving ex-NFL player 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Following a relatively quiet summer, the Balkan country has been hit hard by another wave of the pandemic as it failed to take tighter containment measures. Bulgaria’s hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 infection surge 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Chinese state banks have granted billions of dollars in loans to the Balkan country for the construction projects that are mostly conducted by Chinese workers. China and Serbia praise ‘steel friendship’ amid growing ties 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z More than 1.1 million people have been infected in the Balkan country of 7 million while nearly 10,000 have died. Slovenia eyes possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Face masks have been obligatory indoors in the Balkan country but there have been no limits for gatherings or work at nightclubs, bars or restaurants. Virus surge persists in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Demonstrations were held in several other cities in the Balkan country. Hundreds protest against Bulgaria's COVID health pass 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z It wasn’t clear if the Balkan country was their final destination or if they were heading to another country in Europe. Car carrying migrants crashes in Greece; 1 dead, 9 injured 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The Balkan country’s power generation system depends on the pollutant fuel, which is extracted locally, and unions fear its elimination would result in huge job losses. Bulgaria hands EU its recovery plan, seeks extension on coal 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z But since the Balkan country was not functional after the war, representatives from the international community imposed rulings creating institutions upon which formation the three rival ethnic groups could not agree. Secessionist leader says Serbs will undo Bosnia state institutions 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Nearly half of the electricity in the Balkan country of 7 million is produced by coal power plants, while another 35% comes from nuclear energy facilities. Bulgarian miners protest to demand job security 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The Balkan country boosted spending to shield businesses and pensioners from the hit from the coronavirus crisis but also decreased the fiscal deficit target to 3.6% of GDP. Bulgaria sees economic growth, inflation picking up this year 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z European Union leaders will be able to restate their guarantee of future membership to six Balkan countries on Wednesday at a summit in Slovenia, after EU ambassadors overcame divisions, two EU officials said. Two dead, three rescued from waters off Spain's Mallorca 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z European Union leaders will be able to restate their guarantee of future membership to six Balkan countries on Wednesday at a summit in Slovenia, after EU ambassadors overcame divisions, two EU officials said. Centre-left takes big cities in Italian mayoral elections 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Serbia, the largest non-EU Balkan country with about seven million people, is seen as the linchpin in the region and the EU hopes Belgrade's influence in the Balkans could help others to reform. European Commission chief seeks to reassure Serbia over EU bid 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia — are at different stages on the EU membership path. EU urges Kosovo, Serbia talk on disputes, lower tensions 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Bulgaria, a Balkan country of about 7 million people, is one of the E.U.’s newest members, and one of its poorest. Hope collides with doubt, while COVID deaths soar, in the E.U.’s least-vaccinated country 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Impoverished and marred by corruption after years of wars in the 1990s, many Balkan countries have pushed environmental issues to the sidelines. Serbs protest against lithium mining, other eco problems 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z The Balkan country will also hold the first round of the regular presidential election on the same date. Bulgaria to hold parliamentary election on Nov. 14 -president 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Intense heat waves in southern Europe in July and August — described in Greece at the worst in decades — fueled deadly wildfires in Turkey as well and blazes in Italy, France, and Balkan countries. Greece creates climate crisis ministry after huge wildfires 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The protests reflect tensions in the Balkan country between those who advocate closer ties with Belgrade and others opposing any pro-Serb alliance. Montenegro police fire teargas at protesters incensed over cleric's enthronement 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z The protests reflect tensions in the Balkan country, which remains deeply divided over its ties with Serbia, with some advocating closer ties with Belgrade and others opposing any pro-Serb alliance. Protesters block roads to stop enthronement of Montenegro's top cleric 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z The whole of Kosovo celebrated Saturday after Distria Krasniqi won the Olympic gold medal in judo, the second-ever Olympic medal for the tiny western Balkan country that became independent only 13 years ago. Kosovo hails Krasniqi's gold medal in judo at Tokyo Games 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z For decades, Ajsic did not talk openly about the horrors she endured after Bosnian Serb forces stormed the eastern Bosnian town in the waning months of the Balkan country’s 1992-95 war. Survivors of Bosnia massacre grapple with horrors, deniers 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Serbia, the largest non-EU Balkan country with about 7 million people, is already holding membership negotiations. Factbox: Slow progress in Balkan countries' bids to join EU 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Tensions between North Macedonians and ethnic Albanians in the small Balkan country erupted in 2001 when Albanians took up arms and fought with government forces, demanding more rights. NMacedonia wants Austria’s Arnautović punished for outburst 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Western Balkan countries are at different stages of integration with the bloc. Western Balkan leaders pleased with EU investment plan 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Western Balkan countries are seen as future EU members. Russia, China sow disinformation to undermine trust in Western vaccines, EU report says 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the EU Commission said the EU would share over half a million doses with Balkan countries from May through the EU scheme. How a WHO push for global vaccines needled Europe 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z The Balkan country’s Constitutional Court ruled in December that the border control officers unlawfully deported the refugees and violated their rights. Refugees win rare victory in Serbia landmark pushback ruling 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z The WHO estimates just 4% of 750 million people in 53 countries across continental Europe, from wealthier Scandinavia to poorer Balkan countries, have been fully vaccinated, a quarter of the U.S. count. Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z The Kosovo federation warned it wouldn’t play the match unless Spain pledged to respect the Balkan country’s sovereignty. Spain beats Kosovo, national broadcaster downgrades visitors 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z The Kosovo federation warned it wouldn’t play the match unless Spain pledged to respect the Balkan country’s sovereignty, including its anthem and flag. MATCHDAY: England, Italy, Germany seek 3rd straight wins 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z But the Balkan country, like the rest of central and eastern Europe, is facing another onslaught of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. Serbia vaccinates migrants amid surge in COVID-19 cases 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Holding an election in line with international democratic standards is a main requirement for the tiny Western Balkan country, which is eagerly seeking full membership in the 27-nation European Union. Albanian parties break some virus rules to launch campaigns 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z In communist times, the Balkan country was Moscow’s most reliable ally in eastern Europe. Bulgaria charges six people over alleged Russian spy ring 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z The Balkan country, which is due to hold a national election on 4 April, reported 4,201 new cases on Thursday, with 7,804 people in hospitals, including 609 in intensive care. Coronavirus live news: India reports rising infections; EU regulator to report on AstraZeneca Covid vaccine safety 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Albania is not a preferred route for migrants, but some enter the tiny Western Balkan country to move toward Northern Europe. EU’s Frontex renews joint border control deal with Albania 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Like other Balkan countries aiming to become members of the European Union, Albania must demonstrate its readiness to protect human rights, and has passed laws against discrimination because of sexual orientation. Patriarchal Albania offers little compassion for same-sex relationships 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z It will also offer aircraft maintenance services, which are not currently available in the tiny Balkan country. Albania to build 2nd international airport to boost tourism 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Vucic described the move as an act of solidarity and urged closer cooperation among the Balkan countries. Bosnia receives jabs from Serbia amid COVAX dispute 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z The surveillance scandal, which broke in 2016, helped topple the small Balkan country’s conservative government after it emerged that some 20,000 people, including opposition politicians, judges, and journalists, were targeted. N Macedonia: 6 ex-officials get prison terms for wiretaps 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z In a sharply worded letter, Health Minister Kostadin Angelov said AstraZeneca’s failure to comply with the agreed deliveries was compromising the massive vaccination campaign the Balkan country launched late last week. Bulgaria accuses AstraZeneca of taking country's vaccine 'hope' away 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z Hundreds of newborn babies and young children of Jewish immigrants from Arab and Balkan countries, most of them from Yemen, mysteriously disappeared shortly after arriving in the country. Israel offers compensation to families of missing children 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Israel sees its new ties with the tiny Balkan country as part of its broader normalisation with Arab and Muslim countries under agreements sponsored by former U.S. Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations in virtual ceremony 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The Balkan countries also face other environmental emergencies, including dangerous levels of air pollution in many cities. Rubbish-covered lake brings to light Balkans waste problem 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z They are mostly concentrated in the northwest of the Balkan country, in the hope of crossing illegally into neighboring Croatia, from where it would be easier to travel on to other EU member countries. Migrants in burnt Bosnia camp wait for new tents in blizzard 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The Balkan country, along with other European countries, closed its air, sea and land borders to travellers from the UK until Jan. 31 late on Sunday and imposed 10-day quarantine for returning Bulgarians. Bulgaria allows medics, seasonal workers to arrive from UK 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z The politically unstable and impoverished Balkan country is still recovering from its own war in the 1990s. EU warns Bosnia of ‘alarming’ migrant state, urges action 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z The restrictions, which will start late on Friday, are aimed at preventing a strained health system from being overwhelmed and at halting the spread of infections in the Balkan country of 7 million people. Bulgaria imposes lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z These are needed also if Serbia and other Balkan countries wish to move closer to EU membership. Rubbish-covered lake brings to light Balkans waste problem 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The Balkan country’s health minister Kostadin Angelov said on Monday that the measures, to be debated by the centre-right government on Wednesday, were aimed at preventing a struggling health system from being overwhelmed. Bulgaria plans lockdown to contain coronavirus infection surge 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z The small Balkan country will play Georgia on Thursday with a chance to qualify for the European Championship for the first time, nearly three decades after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Decades after independence, North Macedonia set for big game 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Bulgarian schools will be allowed to switch to online studies, the education ministry said on Monday, as the Balkan country struggles to contain a new surge in coronavirus infections. Coronavirus live news: China confirms 137 local cases as Spain enters state of emergency 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Some 10,000 transient migrants and refugees are stuck in the small Balkan country, and already face a chronic lack of accommodation. Bosnian authorities 'forcibly' emptying UN migrant camps in Krajina 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z There are some 10,000 transient migrants and refugees stuck in the small Balkan country, who already face a chronic lack of accommodation: At least one in four live outside organized facilities. Bosnia: Hundreds of migrants evicted from UN-run camps 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Similar rules are in place in Balkan countries, while other countries are more lax about masks. It’s class time again across Europe, virus or no 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Serbia’s prime minister, Ana Brnabic, said Thursday that Belgrade signed up with the EU resolution on Belarus in order to align the Balkan country’s policies with those of the bloc it formally wants to join. Serbia surprisingly joins EU in condemnation of Belarus vote 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z The virus is still raging in some Balkan countries and thousands of maskless protesters demanded an end to virus restrictions in Berlin earlier this month. US response to the virus is met with incredulity abroad 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z The Western Balkan countries are at different stages of the EU membership process. Western Balkan leaders discuss virus impacts, EU membership 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Lipa posted a map that includes Albania, Kosovo and parts of neighbouring Balkan countries mainly inhabited by ethnic Albanians - and a definition of the word autochthonous. Dua Lipa courts controversy with nationalist tweet 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z The election — delayed for months due to the pandemic — was held amid a resurgence of the coronavirus in the small Balkan country, with voters donning obligatory masks. Pro-Western party claims victory in North Macedonia election 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z People arriving by road through the northern borders with other Balkan countries will need to provide negative coronavirus tests. The Latest: India reimposes lockdown as cases near 1 million 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z The Serbian prime minister announced the highest daily number of deaths, 18, on Friday since the start of the pandemic in the Balkan country. Hundreds try to storm Serbian parliament as protests heat up 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The six Balkan countries agreed to prepare an action plan to consider at their next summit in Sofia, Bulgaria planned for November. Western Balkan leaders discuss virus impacts, EU membership 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Serbian prime minister announced the highest daily number of deaths, 18, since the start of the pandemic in the Balkan country. Serbia police detain 71 after 4th night of virus protests 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z But in late May, the Balkan country was among the first to open up and set elections for June 21. Demonstrators storm Serbian parliament in protest over lockdown 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z A day earlier Kosovar authorities reported 8 deaths from the coronavirus, the highest daily number in the Western Balkan country since the start of the outbreak in March. Serbian military opens field hospital amid coronavirus spike 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z The Balkan country is in advanced negotiations to join the European Union. World Digest: July 1, 2020 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z American officials hoped the gathering might pave the way for longstanding tensions between the two Balkan countries to finally be settled. U.S. Postpones Balkan Peace Summit, in Blow to Trump Foreign Policy 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The tour consists of tournaments in three Balkan countries — Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia — and is scheduled to run through July 15. Grigor Dimitrov tests positive for coronavirus after playing on Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z The tiny Balkan country is grappling with another spike of infections after lockdown restrictions were relaxed last month. North Macedonia declares state of emergency ahead of vote 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z The Balkan country’s Constitutional Court on Friday suspended until May 29 a presidential decree on the nomination of a prime minister to replace Kurti. Kosovo PM seeks legal opinion on nomination of replacement 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z The temblor was followed by a series of minor aftershocks and was felt in the capital, Sofia, and elsewhere in the Balkan country. Quake with 4.5 magnitude felt in Bulgaria’s capital 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z The comments reflect growing frustration in the small Balkan country with the influx of migrants fleeing violence and poverty in the Middle East, Africa or Asia, who hope to move on towards Western Europe. Bosnian minister urges migrant deportation in virus crisis 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z If approved as expected, the agreement would end two years of delays and signal new momentum for all six western Balkan countries – Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and North Macedonia – seeking to join the EU. EU can start talks with Albania and North Macedonia over joining 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The Balkan country confirmed its first death of a patient due to the virus on Wednesday, and on Thursday the number of confirmed cases jumped to 23 from 7. Bulgaria declares state of emergency over coronavirus 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z The confirmed cases in the Balkan country reached seven. Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z The Balkan country of 7 million, which is one of the last in the region to report coronavirus cases, is already facing a nationwide influenza epidemic, with schools closed and hospitals packed with patients. The Latest: Pompeii, ‘Raffaello’ exhibition shut in Italy 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z When Kurz was foreign minister in 2016, Austria coordinated border restrictions in neighboring Balkan countries to stop migrants reaching it from Greece. Austria says it will stop any migrants trying to rush its border 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z He worried that feeding into that narrative might create an unwanted Serbia-against-the-world mentality among fans in this Balkan country of 7 million. Novak Djokovic thinks he might be headed for the biggest year of the Big Three 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Chinese Ambassador Chen Bo thanked the Balkan country for the support. Serbia offers support to China in ‘battle’ with new virus 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z EU leaders are expected to discuss in March whether to open membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia, after France led opposition to launching the accession process for the two western Balkan countries last October. Albania PM likens country to jilted lover in its effort to join EU 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z The two Balkan countries were meant to start formal accession talks with the EU last year. Skeptical Macron sees progress on EU enlargement talks 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The six Western Balkan countries are at different stages on the path to becoming part of the EU. Kosovo’s new PM visits Albania in first official trip abroad 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z He is accused of supplying information to help Moscow try to turn the Balkan country away from its pro-Western orientation. Bulgarian judge denied entry to US over alleged corruption’ 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Thousands of Chinese nationals live and work in the Balkan country and more than 100,000 Chinese tourists visited in 2019. Serbia introduces airport screening for new coronavirus 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z This caused deep disappointment in both Balkan countries. EU official: North Macedonia ready for membership talks 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z High concentrations of toxic air particles are typical during winter in Balkan countries that largely depend on coal-fueled power plants, and where people drive old cars and use wood and coal for heating. Anger, emergency measures in smog-stifled Balkan cities 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The six western Balkan countries are at different stages in their quest to join the EU. Kosovo leader says EU has double standards on Kosovo, Serbia 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z France is leading a group of EU states calling for an overhaul of the procedures to admit new members, putting on hold membership hopes for Serbia and other Western Balkan countries. Belarus invites EU-hopeful Serbia to turn to Russia-led bloc 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, at least 21 people were killed in Albania by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful tremor to strike the Balkan country in decades. Quake measuring 6.0 recorded off Crete, no damage reported 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z He also said that EU Commission will recommend an economic plan for the Western Balkan countries at the EU’s summit in Zagreb in May. EU official: North Macedonia ready for membership talks 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z At least 250 aftershocks - two of them magnitude 5 - then shook the Balkan country, testing strained nerves. Rescuers work through the night as Albanian quake toll hits 25 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Greece and North Macedonia were at odds for almost three decades over the small Balkan country’s name. Greece sees ‘dramatic improvement’ in North Macedonia ties 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Relations among Western Balkan countries still remain tense after the wars amid the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. Western Balkan leaders seek to create region without borders 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z At the EU summit, French President Emmanuel Macron led a small number of countries in rejecting the Western Balkan countries from moving forward with their membership bids. EU blocks Balkan states' membership bids 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z At ministerial talks on Tuesday, France stuck to its hard line against membership talks for the Balkan countries, setting up a showdown between French President Emmanuel Macron and fellow EU leaders at the summit. Factbox: Brexit to budgets - the key themes at this week's EU summit 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said the meeting EU ministers held on Tuesday “was not a moment of glory for Europe” and he apologized to the citizens of the two Balkan countries. EU fails to agree on talks with Albania, N. Macedonia 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Kosovo’s application to join Interpol failed last year after Serbia lobbied against the fellow Balkan country, which in a vote by existing members failed to get the required two-thirds approval. Kosovo withdraws application for Interpol membership 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis didn’t dilate on the deal, saying only that his country supports EU bids by all the western Balkan countries if they respect their obligations to the EU and their neighbors. At UN, a world stage for disputes often out of the spotlight 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Montenegro, like other Balkan countries, faces an acute need for new power sources after decades of under-investment. Montenegro scraps plan for new coal power plant on environment worries 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z In the Balkan countries, e-scooters are still operating in a grey zone, except for Slovenia, which is drafting legislation that will restrict them to pedestrian areas and bicycle lanes. Fast, not so furious? Europe wrestles with electric scooters 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z The leak, the biggest in the Balkan country, contains names, personal data and the financial earnings of individuals and companies. Hackers steal millions of Bulgarians’ data; Russian tie seen 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Bosnian authorities are struggling with the influx in the impoverished Balkan country that is still recovering from a war in the 1990s. Bosnian police find 130 migrants in private house 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Andrej Babish says EU leaders should “keep their word” in starting negotiations with the small Balkan country, which changed its name from Macedonia under a deal to normalize relations with neighboring Greece. Czech Republic urges EU to start talks with North Macedonia 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Police say the fire erupted early Saturday in the center located in Velika Kladusa, which hosts hundreds of migrants stuck in the Balkan country while trying to move toward Western Europe. Fire engulfs migrant center in Bosnia, injuring 29 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z A court in Montenegro on Thursday found 14 people, including two Russians suspected of being spies, guilty of plotting a coup in 2016 to prevent the tiny Balkan country from joining NATO. Two Suspected Russian Agents Among 14 Convicted in Montenegro Coup Plot 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z The U.S. army will train Albanian pilots and maintain the helicopters while the tiny Balkan country will pay an annual fee, the amount of which is not disclosed. US gives 3 Black Hawk helicopters to Albania military 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of refugees and migrants, mainly from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, are stuck in Greece from when Balkan countries shut their borders in 2016, closing the main passage towards northern Europe. Greek police clash with migrants, block access to border route 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z According to Bulgarian officials, who have investigated the Australian’s travels in the region, he visited several Balkan countries in late December 2016 — including Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro — and Bulgaria in November 2018. The New Zealand attack ratchets up pressure on Europe’s anti-immigrant right 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z In Europe, which was the source of at least some of the Brooklyn infections, some 65,000 cases were reported in the year ending October 2018, with high concentrations in Balkan countries and Ukraine. New York Confronts Its Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Putin arrives in Serbia on Thursday for his fourth visit to the Balkan country since 2001. Putin blasts US, West over NATO before Serbia visit 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Surveys say that most Serbs believe Russia is their country’s biggest ally and financial donor despite much bigger Western economic and other aid to the Balkan country. Ahead of visit, Putin gets church in Serbia named after him 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z But the Balkan country is unlikely to join soon. NATO chief says Bosnia set for new move on membership path 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Novi Nis is likely to be the first project involving a military base redevelopment in Serbia, but the Balkan country is far from being a pioneer in trying to repurpose its military facilities. In Serbia, a Former Military Base Finds a New Role 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z Other Balkan countries rely on coal to produce power, with Serbia and Bosnia generating 70 percent and 60 percent respectively in ailing coal-fired plants, and both are in the process of adding new coal capacities. Kosovo opts for coal plant despite criticism 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Parliament voted 80-39 late Friday in favor of the government’s proposal for the amendment that would rename the small Balkan country as North Macedonia. Macedonia: Lawmakers who backed new name get more security 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z A total of 80 deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour of renaming the Balkan country Republic of North Macedonia - just reaching the two-thirds majority needed to enact constitutional changes. Welcome to North Macedonia: parliament votes for name change 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z Russia staunchly opposes any more Balkan countries joining NATO. Russian influence rising in Balkans, Baltics, Central Europe 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z I arrived on a night when the focus was Romania, though they played music from all the Balkan countries. Balkan dance requires fancy footwork — and the ability to count to 4 in several languages 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z The name dispute erupted in the early 1990s, when the small Balkan country declared independence from the former Yugoslav federation. Macedonians vote on deal with Greece to end dispute over name 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z Supporters of the deal, led by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, say it will create prosperity by bringing the small, landlocked Balkan country into the fold of international institutions. Macedonia or North Macedonia? Vote tests a nation’s identity 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z The project aims at getting under control the estimated 4 million to 6 million small firearms spread across the six Western Balkan countries. Germany, France help Western Balkans get rid of illicit arms 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z A young and fragile democracy, Macedonia is the latest Balkan country to find itself a theater in the long-running geopolitical contest between Russia and the West. In the Balkans, Russia and the West Fight a Disinformation-Age Battle 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z A young and fragile democracy that was once part of Yugoslavia, Macedonia is the latest Balkan country to find itself a theater in the long-running geopolitical contest between Russia and the West. In Balkans, Russia and West fight a disinformation-age battle 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z The gathering of Balkan officials Wednesday in Banja Luka, the main town of the Serb entity in Bosnia, is part of an initiative to boost economic and political ties among the Balkan countries. Balkan officials discuss cooperation, but without Kosovo 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z The idea of redrafting borders to make Balkan countries more ethnically homogenous is unpopular among many European governments. U.S., Germany at Odds Over Serbia-Kosovo Land Swap 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z In well-trodden Europe, you can’t get much more off the beaten track than this Balkan country smaller than Connecticut, whose pristine beaches and landscape were relatively obscure until recently. Europe’s Tourism Boom Is Lifting All Boats, Including Tiny Montenegro 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Last year, there were fewer than 1,000 migrant arrivals to Bosnia, but this year the Balkan country has seen at least 9,000. Refugees crossing from Bosnia 'beaten and robbed by Croatian police' 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z The prospect of the tiny Balkan country of a little more than 600,000 people provoking World War Three was discussed this week, by no less a figure than the US president. Who's had a week to forget, and a week to remember? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z European soccer’s governing body ultimately awarded Albania the match victory, helping win the tiny western Balkan country a spot in the Euro 2016 finals, its first major tournament. Albanian fan wanted for sparking soccer match violence freed 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z The renaming would clear the way for the Balkan country’s accession talks with the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. World Digest: July 5, 2018 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Croatia is seen as the favorite to get past Denmark, with some even saying the Balkan country has an outside shot to reach the final. Denmark coach says team ‘will attack more’ against Croatia 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z He spoke after his Greek counterpart, Alexis Tsipras, said that increased cooperation between Greece and Balkan countries would thwart aspirations by countries like Turkey for dominance in the region. Deal for Macedonia Name? High Treason, Some Greeks Say 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Brussels currently sees Serbia and Montenegro as the Balkan countries best placed to join. Macedonia, Greece Close to Ending Decades-Old Dispute over Name 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z Interior Minister Dragan Mektic said on the state TV, urging help from the European Union and other Balkan countries in controlling the influx. Rights official urges Bosnia to do more for migrants 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Its results will help Brussels assess Western Balkan countries’ progress on Roma integration. Survey shows unemployment, poverty on Western Balkans’ Roma 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z The EU’s executive arm, which monitors reform progress among the Western Balkan countries hoping to join, said the two are on the right path. EU pushes Macedonia to implement reforms needed to join bloc 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Brussels is doubling down on expanding the EU with new members from Balkan countries by as soon as 2025. EU Seeks to Preserve Migration Pact with Turkey Despite Fraying Ties 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The European power grid lobby group urged the two Balkan countries to resolve the dispute. European clocks lose six minutes after dispute saps power from electricity grid 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Juncker was near the end of a tour of Western Balkan countries which hope to join the European Union. EU’s Juncker urges Kosovo solve border deal with Montenegro 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z Russia mainly wants to discourage the Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia — from joining NATO. EU and Russia vie for influence in volatile Balkans region 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z It was the first such case made public in the post-communist Western Balkan country. US bars ex-Albanian prosecutor for alleged corruption ties 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The European Union on Tuesday urged Balkan countries to resolve their disputes before joining the bloc. Kosovo says EU’s new strategy not clear on its integration 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The EU’s executive branch on Tuesday set a target date of 2025 for some of the Balkan countries to join the bloc. EU Aims for 2025 Balkans Expansion 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci said all Western Balkan countries “must enter the EU in a bloc to ensure long-term peace and cooperation.” World Bank funds $200M economic project in Western Balkans 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Many roads remained blocked across the Balkan country, while some 71,000 residents were affected by power cuts. Torrential rain, floods paralyze Albania; 1 person dead 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z Writer and researcher Louise Miller said the Balkan country was devastated by the war when, as well as being invaded, it was gripped by a typhus epidemic. The female war medic who refused to 'go home and sit still' 2017-11-25T05:00:00Z China is pouring billions of pounds' worth of investment into Greece and other Balkan countries to create a "New Silk Road" from the Mediterranean into the heart of the European Union. Why is China investing heavily in south-east Europe? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Abud, who arrived in the prison camp the day it opened, was released without charge last summer and sent to the Balkan country of Montenegro. 'I can get my soul out of prison': the art made by Guantánamo detainees 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z The trial of 14 suspects opened in the small Balkan country last week. Judges quote Russian connection in Montenegro coup trial 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z The initiative, known as the Berlin Process and championed by the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, is part of a broader European integration plan for the Balkan countries. As China Moves In, Serbia Reaps Benefits (With Strings Attached) 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z The tiny Western Balkan country will support their transport and maintenance. Albania gets US military Humvees to bolster its army 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z He also said China would upgrade the rail network in other Balkan countries, particularly the neighbouring Republic of Macedonia, and Serbia. Why is China investing heavily in south-east Europe? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Last year the Balkan country welcomed nearly 16 million visitors, far outstripping its population of 4.2 million people. Croatian holiday island Hvar to fine lewd, rude and drunk tourists 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z It includes radio and TV stations in Greece and several Balkan countries, internet providers and a publishing house. Greek mogul, sports administrator Minos Kyriakou dies at 75 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z Kosovo is the only western Balkan country whose citizens need visas to enter the EU’s Schengen zone. Kosovo votes amid thorny issues of border, talks with Serbia 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z The West believes that the incorporation of Western Balkan countries in the EU is the most effective way of stabilising a region blighted by war throughout the 1990s. Kosovo: Weak economy the key issue in snap elections - BBC News 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Kosovo is the only western Balkan country whose citizens need visas to enter the European Union’s Schengen zone. Kosovo’s general election poses headaches for the winner 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z More than 20 years since the war between Bosnian Serbs, Bosniaks and Croats, the Balkan country remains divided along ethnic lines, and students learn different versions of history. World Digest: June 6, 2017 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Russia was prominent on the agenda with Stoltenberg, White House officials said, which touched on de-escalating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and welcoming the Balkan country of Montenegro into the alliance against Russia’s wishes. 'No longer obsolete': Trump backtracks on Nato with Russia tensions rising 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Tourism is a main source of income for the cash-strapped Balkan country. Albania Defense Ministry opens military island for tourism 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Voting 97-2, the Senate on March 28 ratified treaty language allowing the Balkan country of Montenegro to join 26 European nations, the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. How your local lawmaker voted 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z On the other hand, Vucic is being hailed as a strong leader and the savior of Serbia, despite the deep economic and social problems the Balkan country is facing. Serbian presidential candidates: how dirty can it get? 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Weeks before the deal took effect, a series of Balkan countries on the migration trail north from Greece to Europe’s prosperous heartland sealed their borders to migrants. Key EU-Turkey migration deal looks wobbly a year later 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Though Western Balkan countries are at different stages of integration within the European Union, tensions exist within and outside their borders. Security group calls on Kosovo to continue talks with Serbia 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z Greece says more than 60,000 refugees and migrants who arrived there hoping to make it further into Europe are stranded in the country, after EU and Balkan countries closed their borders last year. Portugal offer to take Iraqi refugees rebuffed as favoritism 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z But as the EU, World Bank and other organizations cut back on coal financing, Western Balkan countries are encountering difficulties in securing finance for their projects, and are increasingly turning to Chinese institutions and contractors. Balkan push for new coal-fired plants raises environmental concerns 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Fighting corruption and cleansing its political and public ranks of convicted criminals remains a top priority for Albania, the tiny western Balkan country hoping to launch membership negotiations with the European Union soon. 3 Albanian elected officials terminated for criminal records 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Support for allowing the small Balkan country into Nato was not a foregone conclusion within the Obama administration. Montenegro's accession to Nato faces hurdle as US Senate session nears end 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Balkan countries’ dreams of becoming fully fledged members of a prosperous and united European Union are beginning to fade. Clinton-lands 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Many in the Balkan country are keen to see restored trade with their former Soviet overlord, hurt by economic problems and sanctions, and protect vital tourism revenues. Pro-Russia presidential candidates tipped to win in Bulgaria and Moldova 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z The discovery, which police said followed a tip, exacerbates an already tense atmosphere in the region, where rival Balkan countries routinely swap allegations of interference in one another’s domestic affairs. World Digest: Oct. 29, 2016 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z Serbia's president says the Balkan country will seal its borders to stop migrants if the European Union countries further along the migration route fully block their boundaries against people fleeing war and poverty. The Latest: EU agrees Hungary migrant vote was invalid 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z They tried to get to Greece's northern border with Macedonia but by then Balkan countries were gradually shutting their borders to refugees. Lucky few leave Greece under refugee relocation plan 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, the populations of the Balkan countries are shrinking. Clinton-lands 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z They tried to get to Greece’s northern border with Macedonia but by then Balkan countries were gradually shutting their borders to refugees. Lucky few leave Greece under refugee relocation plan 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z After Balkan countries closed the popular overland route in March and the EU agreed a deal with Turkey to halt departures, asylum-seekers turned to other ways to reach Europe. Egypt migrant boat death toll rises to 148 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Officials say Hungary's police could join the Serbian troops patrolling the Balkan country's borders with Macedonia and Bulgaria to help curb the influx of migrants trying to reach the European Union. The Latest: Hungarian police may join Serbia migrant patrols 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Over the past year, first Hungary, then Austria and Western Balkan countries shut their borders to migrants and refugees travelling up from Turkey via Greece. Austria's migrant disaster: Why did 71 die? - BBC News 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Balkan countries expected Mrs Clinton to continue her muscular efforts to build an international liberal order if she were elected president. Clinton-lands 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Faced with the pileup of migrants on its territory, Serbian authorities have also announced tougher controls on the Balkan country’s borders with Macedonia and Bulgaria, where most migrants enter Serbia. Desperate migrants in Serbia launch hunger strike 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z The reforms are considered key to convincing the European Union to launch membership negotiations with the Balkan country. Voting expected on judicial reform package in Albania 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Most Balkan countries that want to join the club are doing well at fulfilling the criteria. Applications deferred 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The ban is the first of its kind in the Balkan country. World Digest: April 27, 2016 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z The government denied the accusations and, in response, filed charges against Zaev, accusing him of “spying” and attempting to “destabilise” the Balkan country. Protests amid crisis after Macedonia calls snap elections for June 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z The migration was halted earlier this year after Austria and Balkan countries imposed strict border controls — leaving some 50,000 people transiting through Greece stranded. Campaigners for refugee rights _ and refugees themselves _ are happy for the brief return of world attention to the Greek island of Lesbos, where Pope Francis visits Saturday 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z SKOPJE, Macedonia — The president of Macedonia abruptly ended a far-reaching criminal investigation into corruption and abuse of power throughout the government on Tuesday, plunging the tiny Balkan country into a political crisis. Protests Erupt in Macedonia as President Halts Wiretapping Inquiry 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z He was 54 and was on a trade mission to that Balkan country. Alma Brown, widow of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, dies at 76 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z More than 52,000 men, women and children are now stranded in Greece following the decisions of Balkan countries to close their borders. First boats returning migrants and refugees from Greece arrive in Turkey 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z More than 52,000 men, women and children are now stranded in Greece, including 3,300 on Lesbos, following the decisions of Balkan countries to close their borders. Greece insists refugee deportations will begin despite doubts over EU-Turkey deal 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z There are at least 51,000 migrants and refugees stranded in Greece after Balkan countries shut their borders last month, preventing them from continuing their journey to northern Europe. Migrant crisis: Eight injured in clashes at Piraeus camp near Athens - BBC News 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z More than 50,000 refugees and migrants are stranded in Greece after Balkan countries closed their borders to the massive refugee flow. Turkey's prime minister says a deal with the European Union stipulating that refugees who arrive on Greek islands from the Turkish coast will be sent back will go into effect as scheduled on Monday 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z At least 51,000 refugees and migrants who reached Greece from Turkey and are hoping to travel north to countries like Germany and Austria are stranded in Greece after Balkan countries closed their borders. Greece begins moving hundreds of refugees stranded at port to other towns 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z But in January its chancellor, Werner Faymann, turned into an opponent, as he led a group of Balkan countries to close their borders. The lady’s not for turning 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z But as Balkan countries and others began building fences and closing borders, Greece was suddenly coping with stranded refugees even as new protests were erupting over austerity. A Journey Across Greece, a Bankrupt Land at Risk of Becoming a Refugee Prison 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Macedonia closed its borders to all migrants and refugees this week after several Balkan countries and Austria began imposing restrictions in February. Authorities in Greece say they hope an overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek-Macedonian border can be emptied within two weeks, as people are slowly persuaded to move to nearby government-built shelters 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z He said the bloc’s members, at a key meeting with Turkey on Monday, should endorse the recent moves by Balkan countries to block migrants. As the route to Europe closes, migrants journey through grief 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z Opposition parties denounced the government’s plans, saying the deployment of the army would raise tensions among Balkan countries that are still reeling from the wars in the 1990s. The Latest: Migrant sentenced to 4-1/2 years jail in Serbia 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z The restrictions were imposed after several Balkan countries decided only to allow Syrian and Iraqi migrants across their frontiers. Migrant crisis: EU's Tusk in Turkey for key talks - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Unnerved Balkan countries soon began building fences and filtering refugees. A Journey Across Greece, a Bankrupt Land at Risk of Becoming a Refugee Prison 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z In January, Austria announced strict limits on the number of asylum claims it would accept, spurring a series of border closures in the Balkan countries north of Greece. Thousands of migrants backed up at Greek border as Europe's refugee crisis worsens 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z Austrian authorities imposed strict transit restrictions last week, controls that were also implemented by several Balkan countries. Greece readies floating migrant shelters as borders tighten 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z But Austria and the Western Balkan countries that most arriving refugees and other migrants pass through on their way to wealthier northern Europe think that is pie in the sky. Migrant crisis: Why Europe is in a 'Scream' - BBC News 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Austria imposed strict border restrictions last week, creating a domino effect as those controls were also implemented by Balkan countries further south along the Balkans migration route. 'Top diplomats from European Union nations bordering the Mediterranean say unilateral actions by some countries to stem the huge influx of migrants won't solve the crisis 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z This week, Austria joined with many of the Balkan countries to approve a tough border policy in what some are wryly calling the return of the Hapsburg Empire. With No Unified Refugee Strategy, Europeans Fall Back on Old Alliances 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The Greeks and the Germans are now bickering with the Austrians and the Balkan countries. Diplomatic war over migrants escalates in Europe 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Some 2,000 migrants were taken to the newly built camp on Wednesday as authorities scrambled to cope with delays at the border after Balkan countries imposed transit restrictions at the weekend. The Latest: 400 migrants walk out of Greek camp 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Greece, which, with the Balkan countries slamming their gates shut, is becoming a restive holding pen for thousands of frustrated asylum seekers. Migrant crisis: Why Europe is in a 'Scream' - BBC News 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z In Brussels, EU interior ministers will hear plans drawn up by Austria and eight Balkan countries that include fingerprinting all entrants and turning back anyone without a passport or holding fake documents. Migrant crisis: EU ministers meet amid rising tension - BBC News 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The meeting included Balkan countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Macedonia but not several other key players in the migration crisis, such as Germany, Greece or officials from the European Union. Balkans Agree Joint Effort to Cut Migrant Flow 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Greece’s migration minister says he expects the number of stranded immigrants in Greece to reach “tens of thousands” after Balkan countries introduced stricter transit rules. The Latest: Hungarian leader wants referendum on migrants 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Greece's migration minister says he expects the number of stranded immigrants in Greece to reach "tens of thousands" after Balkan countries introduced stricter transit rules. Several hundred Afghan migrants who have found themselves trapped in Greece are camped out in an Athens city square, lying on blankets or pieces of cardboard 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Thousands of migrants are stranded at flashpoints near borders across Europe after some Balkan countries close their frontiers to Afghan asylum-seekers and movement slows to a trickle. What We Know: Thousands of migrants are stranded at flashpoints near borders across Europe after some Balkan countries close their borders to Afghan asylum-seekers and movement slows to a trickle 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z The Greek government rebuked Austria for imposing the restrictions and for convening a meeting of western Balkan countries to discuss the migration crisis that excluded Greece. Refugee arrivals in Greece exceed 100,000 in less than two months 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z The Austrian ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry to receive a formal complaint after Austria invited officials from western Balkan countries to a meeting on migration in Vienna on Wednesday, excluding Greece. Greek police remove people from border with Macedonia 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Last November, Slovenia and other Balkan countries announced they would only allow in refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, where armed conflicts were taking place. Migrant crisis: Macedonia border closure strands thousands in Greece - BBC News 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z It follows moves by Austria, Slovenia, and Balkan countries to limit the nationalities and the numbers of those being allowed through. Europe migrant crisis: Razor wire fence failing in Hungary - BBC News 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z BRUSSELS—Bosnia officially submitted its application to join the European Union on Monday, although the prospect of membership for the once war-torn Balkan country still lies years away. Bosnia Submits Application to Join EU 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z He said they would be allowed to disembark the trains only if they seek asylum in one of the Balkan countries or in cases of illness. The Latest: Sweden arrests 14 over plan to attack migrants 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z But I am afraid that it will also lead to too-rapid rejections of people from West Balkan countries.” For better or worse, a refugee assembly line in Germany 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z In November, Macedonia and other Balkan countries imposed a first check on transient migrants, excluding all but Syrians, Iraqis and Afghans, whom they deem refugees and not economic migrants. The Latest: Czech PM: Must better protect EU external border 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z People from those countries are recognized as refugees by Balkan countries and normally allowed through on their way to Germany and other wealthy European Union members. Austria's president is calling for a "more fair and balanced" asylum policy in Europe as the government announces cap on number of arrivals 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Demonstrators in Kosovo fought running battles with police and set fire to the government's headquarters on Saturday as anger simmers in the young Balkan country over an accord with its former ruler, Serbia. Protesters fight police, set fire to Kosovo government headquarters 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z The march was joined by some of the migrants stranded in the Greek capital by the decision made by some Balkan countries to close the borders to them. 'Open the borders' rally in Athens in Greece - BBC News 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z But Macedonia and other Balkan countries last month toughened their border rules, restricting crossings to those from war-torn nations like Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan and stranding others. As EU readies tougher migration rules, Greece gets $88 million for housing scheme 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Football once offered the tiny Balkan country a rare chance to interact with the outside world, but for 25 years since the fall of communism Albania never got past the qualifiers - not until Oct. Albania turns hard work into history to reach Euro 2016 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z Under German pressure, the Balkan countries agreed to put up 100,000 people until the EU could find long-term homes. Behind Angela Merkel’s Open Door for Migrants 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Germany’s generosity, and the increasing pragmatism of the Balkan countries, were also contributing factors. What caused the refugee crisis? You asked Google - here's the answer | Patrick Kingsley 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z Better cooperation and exchange of information within the EU and with Balkan countries, Turkey, Ukraine and countries in north Africa is also envisioned. EU Proposes to Criminalize Travel Abroad For Terrorism Purposes 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z None of the Balkan countries on the migrant route between Greece and Hungary are part of Schengen. Migrant crisis: Greece 'threatened with Schengen suspension' - BBC News 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Montenegro, a small Balkan country, however presented an easier case, a way of affirming NATO’s “open door” policy without creating a new security obligations—neighboring Croatia was admitted in 2009. NATO Invites Montenegro to Join Alliance in First Expansion since 2009 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Balkan countries struggled with the buildup of migrants south of Hungary, whose anti-migrant fence created bottlenecks elsewhere. Behind Angela Merkel’s Open Door for Migrants 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Albania and Croatia, two other Balkan countries, were the last countries to join the alliance in April 2009. NATO Set to Invite Montenegro to Join in First Expansion of Alliance Since 2009 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z But many people are now stuck trying to enter Macedonia after Balkan countries imposed tougher entry conditions. Migrant crisis: Clashes as Macedonia erects fence - BBC News 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Macedonia, along with other Balkan countries on the migrant route, began turning away "economic migrants" nearly two weeks ago. Police, migrants clash on Macedonia border; soldiers build fence 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Balkan countries, including Macedonia and Croatia, last week imposed new border restrictions, only allowing passage to people fleeing countries affected by war. Migrant crisis: Six children drown as boats sink off Turkey - BBC News 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z Struggling to cope with the high numbers of new arrivals, many Balkan countries relaxed transit rules over the summer as migrants headed to Germany and other countries northern Europe. After week of protests, stranded migrants in clashes at Greece-Macedonia border 2015-11-26T05:00:00Z Balkan countries, including Macedonia and Croatia, sparked human rights concerns last week by imposing new border restrictions - only allowing passage to people fleeing countries affected by war. Migrant crisis: 'EU cannot take any more refugees' - BBC News 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z But Balkan countries, including Macedonia and Croatia, last week imposed new border restrictions, allowing passage only to people fleeing countries affected by war. Migrant crisis: Clashes as Macedonia erects fence - BBC News 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z The effort cost the government €5.7 million, a considerable expenditure for the poor Balkan country. Luxembourg Goes in for an Image Makeover 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z In the Balkan countries between Greece and Germany, governments this week also began differentiating between nationalities, blocking access to Africans and south Asians. Chaos on Greek islands as refugee registration system favours Syrians 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Balkan countries will only open their borders to migrants fleeing the Middle East and Afghanistan, the UN says. Migrant crisis: Balkans to limit intake - BBC News 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumiana Bachvarova said she would check the statements outlined in the report and expressed hope the Balkan country would be able to disprove them. Rights group says migrants face beatings, abuse in Bulgaria 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Currently, between 6,000 and 7,000 people are daily on the move, first arriving on Greek islands and then continuing through the Balkan countries to Austria and Germany. Over a Million Apply for Asylum in EU This Year 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z As well as Turkey, the Balkan countries of Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo are all seeking membership of the EU, the world's largest trading bloc. EU urges Turkey to resume peace talks with Kurd rebels, lift media curbs 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Last month, E.U. leaders agreed with Balkan countries, including Serbia and Macedonia, to ensure accommodation for 50,000 people in transit between Greece and the rest of the bloc. E.U. considers Balkan centers to check migrants 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z ZAGREB, Croatia—Croatia’s ruling center-left coalition faces a strong challenge from a conservative opposition as the Balkan country goes to the polls in its first parliamentary election since joining the European Union in 2013. Croatia Holds First General Election Since Joining EU 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z At a meeting Sunday, leaders of 11 European Union and Balkan countries agreed to set up reception centers for 100,000 people along the main routes being followed by migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. ‘We need more from everywhere’ to help migrants, U.N. refugee commissioner says 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Smuggling “is becoming a big business in Balkan countries as they are sitting on the main migrant routes.” Inside Europe’s Migrant-Smuggling Rings 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z On Sunday, 11 EU states and three non-EU countries agreed to set up reception centres with another 50,000 spaces in Balkan countries, and send 400 guards to assist Slovenia within a week. Slovenia to build fence if EU fails to help over migrants - BBC News 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The poorer Balkan countries north of Greece, including some not in the EU, are even less attractive. EU Plan to Control Migrant Flow Faces Challenges 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z It will also add reception centres with another 50,000 spaces in Balkan countries, which are the most popular routes for migrants looking to travel north to Germany and Scandinavia. Migrant crisis: Thousands of new reception places agreed - BBC News 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z In an interview published on Sunday by the German newspaper Bild, Mr Juncker said it was crucial Balkan countries stop "passing on" migrants to neighbouring countries. Migrant crisis: Balkan states threaten border closures - BBC News 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z As winter approaches, concern is growing for hundreds of thousands of migrants who are camped outside in western Balkan countries after arriving in Europe, many from Middle East war zones such as Syria. EU's Juncker wants decisions on Balkan refugee crisis on Sunday 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z That flag was about to incite a riot, a diplomatic incident between two Balkan countries, and headlines across the world. As Albania Faces Serbia, Meeting the Drone Pilot Who Ended Their Last Match 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z But the thousands arriving also include asylum seekers from Kosovo, Albania and other Balkan countries, whose claims are usually rejected. Hamburg to seize commercial property to house migrants - BBC News 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, an EU official is touring a migrant camp near Serbia’s border with Croatia amid boiling tensions between the two Balkan countries over the influx of tens of thousands of people moving toward Western Europe. Nationalist Finnish protesters throw stones at bus carrying refugees 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Of those whose claims were processed in that period, fewer than 0.3% of applicants from Balkan countries were granted asylum. Migrant Crisis: Germany Gets Tough on Those Who Don’t Qualify for Asylum 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Under a policy introduced three years ago, Switzerland processes asylum requests from Balkan countries such as Kosovo and Bosnia within just 48 hours. Switzerland offers Europe lessons on handling asylum seekers 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z At the end of his two-day visit to Macedonia Saturday, Hahn said the bloc needs to help Balkan countries cope with the flow of people fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa. The Latest: Far-right Hungarian mayor warns migrants away 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z EU officials are trying to reassure Balkan countries they will not be left to cope with the crisis alone. Croatia, overwhelmed by stream of migrants, seeks to divert them to neighboring countries 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z European Union Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn says the bloc will not leave Balkan countries to deal with the refugee crisis on their own. The Latest: Slovenian police pepper spray migrants at border 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z While Syrians are typically granted asylum, people from Albania, Kosovo, Serbia and other Balkan countries now increasingly end up in a disused military barracks and a former U.S. Migrant Crisis: Germany Gets Tough on Those Who Don’t Qualify for Asylum 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Many migrants in Serbia travelled to the Croatian border after Hungary completed a fence along its border, trying to find a new route through the Balkan countries into northern Europe. Migrant crisis: Chaos at Croatian border - BBC News 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Roughly one-third of the migrants requesting asylum this year in Germany have come from Balkan countries such as Kosovo and Albania. Migrant Flow Into Croatia From Serbia Swells 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The figures for those granted refuge are quite different because many of the applications from Balkan countries are rejected. Five new reflections on Europe's migrant crisis - BBC News 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z None of the Balkan countries are willing or prepared to handle the crisis and have been trying to close off their borders, pushing the problem onto their neighbors. The Latest: Slovenian police pepper spray migrants at border 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z Of those making up the current surge of migrants, prospects are worst for those fleeing impoverished Balkan countries like Albania and Kosovo, whose rate of acceptance hovers at around 6% or less. Europe's forgotten migrants -- the ones who aren't from Syria 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Some EU nations also receive large numbers of migrants traveling overland from Balkan countries such as Albania, Kosovo and Serbia. Refugees/Migrants: A distinction with a difference 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z But she also noted that many people from "safe" Balkan countries are coming and said they must go home quickly if they have no grounds for asylum, which almost all don't. The Latest: Merkel says no legal limit to number of refugees Germany can shelter 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama says the EU should do much more to raise living standards in poor Balkan countries, which are negotiating to join the EU. Migrant crisis: Five obstacles to an EU deal - BBC News 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z Overwhelmed Greece and Italy — and now Hungary and other Balkan countries — are moving migrants through their countries to richer and more welcoming nations like Germany, Sweden and France. Growing Migrant Crisis Prompts Call for Urgent Meeting of E.U. Officials 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z EU members Greece and Italy, and non-EU Balkan countries such as Macedonia and Serbia are dealing with much of the initial refugee burden, through sea and land routes. German chancellor to attend Western Balkans summit with migration, anti-extremism on agenda 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, the Balkan country deployed the army to impede the entry of migrants. Macedonia Allows Migrants to Cross Border From Greece 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z Almost 39,000 migrants have been registered passing through the impoverished Balkan country over the past month, double the month before. Desperate migrants struggle on their way to their dream location: Western Europe 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Balkan countries are almost completely dependent on Russia for natural gas, as are Hungary and the Baltics. Russia used to have a powerful weapon in its energy sector. Not anymore. 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z Serbia, on the main transit route for migrants who want to reach Western Europe, fears when the fence is completed, it will leave thousands of people stranded inside the Balkan country. Serbian leader criticizes Hungary's razor-wire border fence, compares it to WWII Nazi camps 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z Few arrivals from Balkan countries such as Albania or Kosovo are granted asylum in Germany and the government in Berlin is currently considering measures aimed at discouraging Balkan migrants from arriving. Germany to expect 750,000 refugees in 2015 - reports - BBC News 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z From there, they attempt to cross the Balkan countries to reach Northern Europe. Macedonia Allows Migrants to Cross Border From Greece 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z They traveled in May to one of scores of villages in the Balkan country left empty as many Bulgarians migrate to richer parts of Europe. Goats and herbs: Germans get back to basics in deserted Bulgarian village 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Lottery is very popular in Serbia, a Balkan country with a poor economy and widespread corruption. Serbia lottery chief resigns, police probe allegations of fraud during live ticket draw 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z Exports to Russia, Germany and Balkan countries now account for one-third of the company’s €33 million in sales. Businesses Worry About Shouldering Burden of Greek Debt 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z A Georgian businessman made the first snooker tables in Bulgaria and after professional tournaments were screened on television snooker broadcasts quickly became among the most-watched program's in the Balkan country. Bulgaria goes mad for the green baize 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z He liked women and he liked rakia, the fruit brandy popular in many of the Balkan countries. The Last Man to Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. Still Regrets It 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Traditional animosity between the Balkan countries was rekindled last year when a drone carrying a nationalist Albanian banner was flown into a Belgrade stadium hosting a Euro 2016 qualifier between Albania and Serbia. Serb players quit Albania club after flag incident 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z The landlocked Balkan country is home to some two million people, about a quarter of whom are ethnic Albanians. Macedonia PM 'spied on rivals' 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z Athletes from Kosovo will be able to compete at the 2016 Summer Games after the International Olympic Committee granted full recognition to that Balkan country. I.O.C. Recognizes Kosovo 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Powell recalled getting a portrait from a Balkan country that made him look a lot like Count Dracula. Colin Powell’s thank-you tips Balkan countries must protect human rights to advance in the EU membership bid. Gays march peacefully in conservative Montenegro 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, doctors in Macedonia have ruled out the Ebola virus as the cause of death of a British man in the Balkan country on Thursday. Britain warned to expect ‘a handful’ of Ebola cases in coming months 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z Doctors in Macedonia have "serious indications" that alcohol, not Ebola, may have killed a British man visiting the Balkan country, a senior health official said. Las Vegas sounds false alarm as global Ebola fears spread 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Still, it was important symbolically as a rare public event staged by gays in the highly conservative Balkan country. World Digest: Sept. 28, 2014 Still, it was important symbolically as a rare public event staged by gays in this highly conservative Balkan country. Thousands of police protect pride march in Serbia 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z In late May, Balkan countries Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia were hit by the heaviest rainfall since records began 120 years ago. Heavy floods in Bulgaria kill one person, trigger evacuations 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z Serbia's energy sector is under severe strain due to damage inflicted by heavy flooding in May, forcing the Balkan country to turn to imports. Flash flooding shuts Serbian power plant unit 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Two Balkan countries — Macedonia and Montenegro — are ready and willing but so far unable to join NATO. Extend NATO’s umbrella to Montenegro and Macedonia Another Russian pipeline through the Ukraine delivers natural gas to the Balkan countries and Turkey. Nukes Best Option Against Russian Gas 2014-04-14T20:32:00Z The protesters are unhappy about economic and political progress in the Balkan country. Bosnia protesters vent jobs anger 2014-02-07T14:02:28Z A spokesman for the government declined to comment on the report, which follows weeks of mounting speculation that the Balkan country is heading for a second election in less than two years. Serbia to hold snap election in March: report 2014-01-16T10:39:01Z In its home market -- it is also active in some other Balkan countries -- it counts 2.1 million mobile phone customers, giving it a 50 percent share of the market for mobile services. Slovenia hopes to interest Deutsche Telekom, others in Telekom -sources 2013-12-12T14:13:14Z Chochev, 20, is considered one of the best young players in the Balkan country. Levski Sofia bid to overturn result in city derby 2013-11-20T18:06:32Z Earlier this month, the Serbian government's secretary of sport, Nenad Borovcanin, said the Balkan country must emulate Britain in preventing soccer hooliganism after another Belgrade derby was marred by fan violence. Russia should 'follow English example' to beat fan violence 2013-11-18T16:45:49Z As many as 3,000 children in Greece are in the hands of child-trafficking rings originating in Bulgaria, Romania and other Balkan countries, Unicef says. Roma cases raise children concerns 2013-10-23T14:30:52Z Now 50, she is back on the streets with thousands of others to protest against endemic corruption in the Balkan country and to demand the resignation of the new Socialist-led government. Insight: Street protests reveal both Bulgaria's failure, success 2013-08-01T08:30:22Z The Balkan country averted an early election on Wednesday but risked unnerving foreign investors as the largest party in the coalition government agreed to the sacking of the finance minister. Serbia woos ex-IMF head Strauss-Kahn for advisory role 2013-07-31T14:51:05Z Albania is the latest Balkan country to want to join the European Union. How much has Albania changed? 2013-07-26T23:17:50Z The Balkan country needs to run small fiscal deficits to protect its currency peg to the euro. Bulgaria to raise fiscal deficit to 2 percent of GDP - minister 2013-07-07T10:52:33Z "Is the bloc doing itself any favors by admitting this Balkan country?" it asked last month. Few fireworks as stumbling Croatia joins a troubled EU 2013-06-12T12:37:01Z The Socialists, then in opposition, accused the center-right government of rushing to implicate Hezbollah without proof and exposing the Balkan country to possible new terrorist attacks. Bulgaria now says Hezbollah's role in bus bombing unproven 2013-06-05T09:44:12Z Some local firms are moving production to neighboring Balkan countries that will remain outside the EU to remain competitive in their backyard. EU-bound Croatia craves investors but drags feet on reforms 2013-05-10T07:39:03Z Dimitrov, ranked 28th in the world, became hugely popular in the Balkan country after winning junior titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Bulgarians hail "phenomenal" Dimitrov after Djokovic win 2013-05-08T11:49:40Z The Balkan country agreed to cede its last remaining foothold in its former province of Kosovo last week, striking a historic accord to settle relations in exchange for talks on joining the European Union. EU Commission recommends start of Serbia membership talks 2013-04-22T09:15:27Z However, Gallup said that some 500,000 people in the 7.3-million Balkan country are still hesitating, making the outcome of the vote unpredictable. Bulgaria's center right keeps lead before May vote 2013-04-17T08:04:55Z The Balkan country will hold parliamentary elections on May 12. Bulgaria's ousted center-right extends lead before May poll 2013-04-01T12:12:15Z The demonstrations led to Borisov's government resigning last month, and the Balkan country will hold parliamentary elections on May 12. Bulgarian center-right hold lead in March, poll shows 2013-03-16T16:53:57Z The last Labour government agreed transitional controls on immigration from the two Balkan countries when they joined the European Union in 2007, but these expire next year. Romania campaign mocks UK anxiety 2013-02-01T12:27:59Z Furthermore, we are not yet done with establishing peace in our small continent, since many of the Balkan countries have a long way to go. Letters: The reality of Britain's relationship with the EU 2013-01-17T21:00:03Z The small Balkan country on the shores of the Adriatic turned into the battlefield for the belligerents of World War One and only began functioning as a state in the early 1920s. Albania marks independence with giant cake and quarrels 2012-11-28T22:42:13Z Despite accusations of corruption, the government is credited by many in the tiny Balkan country for opening accession talks with the European Union earlier this year. Ruling bloc leads Montenegro poll 2012-10-15T00:35:18Z Montenegro were hoping to add another medal to their collection after the tiny Balkan country won their first Olympic medal, a silver, in the women's handball on Saturday. Water polo: Croatia beat Italy to win gold 2012-08-12T16:09:36Z With some of the highest rates of unemployment and poverty, Balkan countries are susceptible to this creeping sickness. A lesson from Serbia 2012-05-23T19:30:01Z He said Croatia's progress showed that the EU was determined to eventually accept all Balkan countries into the bloc. Croatia Signs EU Accession Treaty 2011-12-09T15:48:01Z Alarmingly for this Balkan country, once the dominant republic of socialist Yugoslavia but now landlocked and impoverished, Nova Crnja is not alone. Serbia at a loss to stop population decline 2011-12-06T12:13:53Z The Balkan countries, their national aspirations, every one of them was a harbor on the high seas. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z “The drachma symbolized a different country, a Balkan country,” Kleidis said in an interview at his restaurant. Ditching Euro No Option for Greeks Enduring History of Hardship 2011-07-17T21:42:27Z Albanians and immigrants from other Balkan countries claim they fear ethnic cleansing. Immigrants May Be Fed False Stories to Bolster Asylum Pleas 2011-07-12T03:31:41Z Much of the crime, however, is attributed to Greeks or migrants from Balkan countries like Albania and Bulgaria, who, according to the police, exploit impoverished arrivals from Africa and Asia. Violent Crime Soars in Athens 2011-06-14T20:01:46Z Slovenia’s biggest insurer, plans to sell shares in Warsaw by July to finance expansion in Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania, making it the second company from the Balkan country to seek a Warsaw listing. Warsaw Beats Europe Luring Firms From Ukraine to Slovenia 2011-05-20T10:17:15Z He has travelled in Finland, Lapland, and the Balkan countries, and has written works connected with these travels and with his arch�ological researches. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z Opposition parliamentarians said irregularities marred the voting process when Behgjet Pacolli was elected president of the poor Balkan country of 2 million people. Election of Kosovo president ruled illegal 2011-03-28T16:32:51Z Serbian is raising money from state-asset sales to strengthen its economy and steer the Balkan country closer to the European Union. Telekom Austria Bids for Telekom Srbija Stake, Person Says 2011-03-21T13:46:27Z Forming a new coalition government is expected to be difficult in the Balkan country as the three next largest parties have all said they will not govern with Thaci. Kosovo PM's party wins vote rerun, but margin cut 2011-01-09T23:55:53Z Also causing concern, according to a World Wildlife Fund report, is Serbia, a poor Balkan country applying for European Union membership. Hungary Sludge a Warning for Other Sites in Europe 2010-10-14T23:30:00Z Also fanning worries, according to a WWF report, is Serbia, a poor Balkan country that is trying to gain entry to the E.U. Besides Hungarian Sludge, Potential Troubles Lurk 2010-10-14T03:15:00Z Bosnian Muslims, the largest single group in the Balkan country, dismiss such talk and say moves toward disintegration would lead to a new war. Bosnians vote amid pessimism and divisions 2010-10-02T22:14:00Z It is a fundamental shift in the political landscape of a poor but still worldly Balkan country newly determined to integrate with Europe. Serbia Turns Back on Virulent Nationalism 2010-10-01T21:14:00Z For the classically educated leaders of Europe, who viewed Greece as the cradle of democracy, tying the poor Balkan country to the geographically distant western Europe was, Mr. Papantoniou recalled, a “historic mission.” Wishing Greece Had Never Joined the Euro 2010-05-04T19:05:00Z Both Balkan countries were granted visa-free travel to most of the European Union last December, but the decision wasn't intended to lead to this. Belgium or bust 2010-03-16T11:54:00Z Evgeniy Daynov, a leading political analyst, said that in a patriarchal Balkan country, Bulgarian men traditionally were coddled, and that this made them idle and ineffective. 2010-02-08T12:27:00Z Most foreign fighters have left the Balkan country which is still an international protectorate. 2010-02-02T20:10:00Z According to the survey, Central and Eastern Europe, including the Baltic and Balkan countries, account for around 70% of migrant sex workers in the 27-nation EU. 2010-01-26T16:24:00Z The two-tonne animal, considered one of the world's most dangerous, reportedly swam over the wall of her pen during heavy flooding in the Balkan country. 2010-01-13T10:49:00Z And that should help to accelerate the accession of the rest of the western Balkan countries. 2009-12-28T10:04:00Z But in spite of the admiration these proclamations aroused, there was little hope that the small Balkan country could actually continue the struggle if Russia made peace. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. In fact, among the Balkan countries, Bulgaria ranks below Yugoslavia, Romania, and Turkey in the number of titles published annually. Area Handbook for Bulgaria In some of the Balkan countries, they are not content with the fermentation of the milk, they add a little alum, which, under the name 44 of "typsa," is well known for this purpose. The Bacillus of Long Life a manual of the preparation and souring of milk for dietary purposes, together with and historical account of the use of fermente The disease is also more or less prevalent in Central Europe, Spain, and in the Balkan countries. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle These two Balkan countries have now been formally recognized and are listed separately in the Factbook. The 2006 CIA World Factbook ‘Miss Daintrey seems to have an intimate acquaintance with the people and politics of the Balkan countries in which the scene of her lively and picturesque romance is laid.’ The Wallypug in London At that time, when Delcassé tendencies were again asserting themselves in France and a new political storm was brewing in the Balkan countries, King Edward died, on May 6. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 |
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