Balkans

  • Apr 22, 2022
  • 7 min read

Cryptos have robust potential in key Balkan markets

The operating climate for cryptocurrencies varies across the Balkans

Balkans
  • Apr 21, 2022
  • 7 min read

War in Ukraine will lend timid boost to EU enlargement

EU membership bids by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova could give a spur to enlargement following years of near-stagnation

EU
  • Apr 21, 2022
  • 2 min read

Serbia continues sharp decline in democracy rating

North Macedonia and Montenegro now share the first place among Western Balkan countries in Freedom House’s annual report

Balkans
  • Apr 14, 2022
  • 2 min read

Hungary’s Albania investment is part of wider push

Hungarian firm 4iG becomes leading player in Albania’s telecommunication industry upon its purchase of two top companies

Hungary
  • Apr 13, 2022
  • 2 min read

EU may struggle to follow UK and US Balkan sanctions

The United Kingdom and United States have imposed sanctions against individuals destabilising the region

Balkans
  • Mar 17, 2022
  • 2 min read

Western Balkans EU accession prospects will rise

A key EU official has visited three countries in the region amid concerns over the impact of the Ukraine war

Balkans
  • Mar 2, 2022
  • 7 min read

Ukraine invasion may affect Russia’s Balkan influence

Russia has acted as a Balkan spoiler, working against EU and NATO influence, but the Ukraine invasion comes as a shock

Balkans
  • Feb 28, 2022
  • 6 min read

Balkans tech ecosystem is poised for robust growth

Several countries in the Balkans are developing as major IT hubs in distinct areas such as gaming and fintech

Balkans