Balkans
Open Balkan initiative is ramping up support
More country delegates are attending the meeting of the Serbia-led regional economic cooperation framework this year
BalkansNew Orthodox church will shake up Balkan politics
The Macedonian Orthodox Church has been granted independence, ending 55 years of isolation
North MacedoniaCzech shift in EU priorities sidelines Balkans
Prague’s priorities for its EU Council presidency have shifted away from the Western Balkans to Ukraine.
BalkansOrban strengthens economic ties in South-east Europe
Expanding Hungarian business interests in South-east Europe serves Orban’s foreign policy goals
BalkansEU officials hint at pragmatism on Balkans enlargement
Visits by EU officials to the Western Balkans are aimed at paving a way forward for the EU enlargement process
BalkansRussian gas cut-off spurs Balkans to diversify
In the short term, the Balkans will continue to rely on Russian gas, but a strong push for diversification is under way.
BalkansChina may expand agribusiness in South-east Europe
China’s investment into the agro-industrial complex of South-east European countries is expected to increase gradually.
BalkansGreece can substitute Russian gas supply to neighbours
Second LNG terminal and other projects will supply Greece and other Balkan countries as Russia cuts pipeline shipments
Greece
