UK to lead international efforts on irregular migration at Western Balkans summit

  The UK will host leaders from the six Western Balkans countries and other European nations later this year for a pivotal international summit focused on stability, security, and economic collaboration in the region. A key agenda item will be …

Politika officially printed by another printing house – Oldest daily newspaper in Balkans changes its format after ...

The daily newspaper Politika, which has been printed in its own printing house for decades, has officially, as eKapija recently announced, moved to another printing house - APM print. In addition to this change, there has been another change that is even …

Slovenia hosts culture ministers from Western Balkans

Goriška Brda, 9 February - Culture Minister Asta Vrečko hosted a meeting of the culture ministers from the Western Balkans in Vipolže on Sunday on the sidelines of the launch of the 2025 European Capital of Culture (ECoC) project. They discussed future …

New alliance supports decarbonisation across the Western Balkans

The Western Balkans Green Growth Alliance has been launched with the goal of supporting the decarbonisation of companies across six countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The alliance collaborates with …

London to name Karen Pierce special envoy to the Western Balkans

Karen Pierce, the current British ambassador to the United States, is set to take on a new diplomatic role as the UK’s special envoy to the Western Balkans, it was confirmed on February 7. The news was first leaked on X by Sam Coates, deputy political …

Britain’s Karen Pierce swaps DC embassy for the Balkans

Her latest role follows a five years spell in Washington representing the U.K. She has just been replaced by former Labour Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson, the first non-career diplomat to take up the post in more than half a century. Announcing the move, …

UK to host Berlin Process summit, new Western Balkans envoy appointed

The United Kingdom will host leaders from the six Western Balkans countries, alongside other European leaders, later this year for a key international summit aimed at promoting regional stability, security, and economic cooperation. A major focus of the …

Ex-ambassador to US appointed special envoy to Western Balkans

The Energy Community Secretariat supports launch of Western Balkans Green Growth Alliance

Why It Matters The global economy is shifting towards adopting sustainable business practices. Companies that embrace green growth will be better positioned to remain competitive, attract investment, and meet growing regulatory demands. The Alliance aims …

Why the EU should use Kosovo’s election to advance its goals in the Western Balkans

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine prompted the European Union to revive its long-stalled push for enlargement in the Western Balkans. Three years later, and the initial enthusiasm to bring all six of the region’s countries into the European project …