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NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
NATO leaders pose for an official photo at the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Front row from left, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Dimitar Glavchev, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, U.S.
Petkovic: Synchronised anti-Serbian campaign aimed at destabilising region
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Monday a synchronised anti-Serbian campaign and concerted attacks on Serbian President Alaksandar Vucic, Serbia and Kosovo-Metohija Serbs were underway by Zagreb and Pristina with the aim of destabilising the situation and causing fresh tensions in the Western Balkan region.
Fidan to attend trilateral meet with Bosnian, Croatian counterparts
A trilateral meeting between Türkiye, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia will take place at the foreign ministers' level this weekend, according to diplomatic sources.
EU leaders see top jobs deal returning von der Leyen by end June
From right, Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban attend a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, Monday, June 17, 2024.
Eurovision in Gaza's shadow as Israel competes in final
The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel's participation during the Gaza war.
Croatian Ruling Party Triumphs in Elections, Tough Negotiations Ahead
In a widely expected outcome, Croatia's ruling conservative party, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections. However, as forecasted by pre-election polls, the HDZ falls short of securing enough seats in the Assembly to form a government independently, setting the stage for challenging negotiations with populist factions.
Bulgaria's Political Landscape in 2023: Populist Parties Below 20% Support
In a recent release of the Authoritarian Populism Index 2024, Bulgaria emerges as a focal point for understanding the intricate interplay of political ideologies shaping Europe's landscape. Published by Timbro and EPICENTER, the index, presented in Bulgarian by the Institute for Market Economics, offers a comprehensive analysis spanning decades of electoral dynamics.
Vučić in Tirana: "I will adhere to principles of National Security Council of Serbia"
"We have several proposals for a declaration, we'll see... The only thing I can say is that I will stick to the principles adopted by the National Security Council of the Republic of Serbia two years ago," Vui told the gathered journalists.
Serbia seeks amendments to Tirana declaration
TIRANA - Tirana is hosting the first Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, to also be attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Albanian PM Edi Rama and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and its consequences.
There is still no agreement on the text of a declaration to be adopted at the end of the summit, Tanjug learns.
Tirana is "boiling": Rama, Zelensky, Plenković, Sandu, Vučić...
In the capital of Albania, on the occasion of the summit, Ukrainian flags were hung on the central streets, and the sign "Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit" was placed on the plateau of the Congress Palace itself.
The leader of one state said: "We want to help Ukraine, we defeated the Serbs"
According to him, that help is very tangible, operative and useful.
"We tried to focus our military support precisely by donating various types of equipment to the Ukrainian army," he said.
Croatia Backs Bulgaria's Schengen and Eurozone Accession Amid Ministerial Talks
In a significant diplomatic stride, Croatia has voiced unwavering support for Bulgaria's aspirations to join the Schengen area and the Eurozone during a high-profile visit by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mariya Gabriel.
Serbia introduces mandatory military service? Vučić revealed the procedure
"We talked about the introduction of military service. They presented a convincing argument that it is necessary, and when we will be able to introduce it depends on the fulfillment of financial assumptions," said Vui, adding:
Mandatory Military Service Reconsidered in Croatia Amid Regional Changes
Croatia is actively exploring the possibility of reintroducing mandatory military service, signaling a potential shift in the country's security strategy. Veterans Minister Tomo Medved disclosed that the proposal is in its early stages, with a concrete plan for training young individuals yet to be presented.
Vucic: Deployment of Croatian troops near our border no threat to us
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says deployment of Croatian combat vehicles near the border with Serbia will be no particular threat to Serbia.