Should all the countries of the Western Balkans join the EU at the same time, as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has suggested? And how do the countries in question feel about it? When the leaders ...

BLAZUJ, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- After first flying from China to Serbia and then traveling by bus to neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina, two young Chinese men are weighing entering the European Union ...

CHAMPAIGN — The language, unsurprisingly, has been one of the most difficult adjustments for David Mirković in his three months at Illinois. The 6-foot-9 freshman from Montenegro has spoken English ...

The UK was hosting a summit of Western Balkan nations, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer having announced measures to curb illegal migration, a top political concern for voters in the country. The UK ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti arrives for a meeting of leaders of six Western Balkan nations with British and European officials at a Western Balkans Summit in London, Wednesday, Oct. 22, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Marina Abramović needs a new adjective. “Epic”, the one she has chosen to crown her new performance work, ...

GOLEM, Albania (AP) — Leaders of the Western Balkan countries on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to a joint European future, pledging to deepen cooperation and accelerate reforms that would bring ...

Balkan crime groups are working with Brazilian cartels to turn West Africa into a gateway for Europe’s cocaine market, a new report warns – saying the trade is driving corruption, local drug use and ...

While tourism faces backlash elsewhere, this Balkan nation warmly embraces Americans, offering unmatched hospitality and one of the region’s most generous visa policies. With a dramatic coastline, ...

The Balkans is a region in Southeast Europe known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes. The name "Balkan" originates from a Turkish word meaning "mountain", which aptly ...

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora. The Western Balkan region is facing a severe drought, as a heatwave ...