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Bosnia Marks Rise in Illegal Border Crossings
The Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 605 attempts of illegal border crossings over 2017, with the vast majority being from high migration risk countries. This is an almost threefold increase from 2016, when 218 attempts were recorded.
Report Urges Permanent US Military Presence in Balkans
The report entitled 'Balkans Forward: A New US Strategy for the Region', published by the Atlantic Council on Tuesday, calls for a permanent American military presence in the Balkans, a "historic rapproachment" between the US and Serbia, and for the US to regain its reputation as an "honest broker".
Every Third Woman in the EU has been the Victim of Violence
Every third woman in the EU has been the victim of violence in some form. This shows an analysis of Eurostat.
For the EU, about a quarter million of a violent sex crimes are reported in 2016, with one third of them - nearly 80,000 - raped.
BSP Gathers Leaders From the Political Left-Wing in Bulgaria in 2018
Тhe Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) gathers leaders from the political left-wing in Bulgaria in May next year, reported BGNES.
This was announced by BSP leader Kornelia Ninova in Barcelona.
Montenegrin Opposition Rallies to Mark Protest Anniversary
Montenegro's strongest opposition force, the pro-Russian Democratic Front alliance, has called on other anti-government groups to join its rally on October 24 and mark two years since what it claims was the largest-ever protest in the tiny Adriatic country.
Montenegro Army to Retire Ex-Yugoslav Army Officers
Experienced officers who were trained and started a career with the former Yugoslav People's Army, the JNA, could now be retired in the wake of Montenegro becoming a NATO member in June.
Montenegrin Capital Set for Gay Pride Parade
Montenegrin riot police will be deployed to protect the Podgorica Pride Parade on Sunday, although only as a precaution, as no major incidents are expected.
Montenegro "violated European Convention on Human Rights"
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Montenegro has violated Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
It concerns the deaths in August 1999 of a group of persons of Roma ethnicity from Serbia (Kosovo), and Montenegrin authorities' failure to conduct "a prompt and effective investigation" into the case.
Romania Plans to Adopt the Euro in 2022
Romania is aiming to adopt the European single currency in 2022, the country's government has said, The Independent writes.
The country's Foreign Minister said Romania's economy had already met the requirements to join the currency, but it was waiting five years to protect the incomes of pensioners.
Greeks among least accepting to migrants, global poll shows (infographic)
According to new research from Gallup, many countries on the frontlines of Europe’s migration crisis are among the least-accepting countries worldwide for migrants.
Migrant acceptance: Serbia 135th out of 138 countries
Iceland and New Zealand are the most welcoming countries for migrants, while the least accepting are Macedonia, Montenegro, Hungary, and Serbia.
A new Gallup's Migrant Acceptance Index survey shows Macedonia last on the list, while Serbia placed 135th out of 138 countries.
Montenegro to strip mayor of Kotor of his citizenship
The Montenegrin Interior Ministry (MUP) has initiated, ex-officio, procedures to strip the mayor of the town of Kotor of his Montenegrin citizenship.
The reason is that the mayor, Vladimir Jokic, is also a citizen of Serbia.
Half of All Bosnians Live Outside Bosnia
There are at least two million people living abroad who originate from Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to data from the countries in which they live and from Sarajevo's diplomatic missions abroad.
According to the data, published in a report on migration trends by Bosnia's Security Ministry, Bosnian citizens mostly emigrate to Germany, followed by Austria, Croatia and Serbia.
Serbian Montenegrins Demand Official Language Rights
The Montenegrin Party, which promotes the rights of ethnic Montenegrins in Serbia, has urged Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic to intervene to ensure that the Montenegrin language is finally adopted for official use in the town of Vrbas in northern Serbia.
Montenegro Urged to Challenge Killer’s Statue in Croatia
Activists in Montenegro accused the government of not doing enough to pressurise Croatia to remove a monument to a Croat who killed a Montenegrin ambassador in 1971.