Srpska: Minić Returns Mandate, Set to Be Reappointed
BANJALUKA – Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minić announced on Tuesday that he had formally returned his mandate, but said he had been informed by acting President Ana Trišić Babić that he would be re-nominated for the position. Minić said his government plans “certain cabinet reshuffles” and stressed that the move is intended to maintain institutional continuity. Opposition parties sharply criticized the resignation, calling it a “confirmation that previous SNSD actions were misleading,” while Trišić Babić emphasized that the government remains focused on development and strategic projects.
Croatia: Parliament Sessions Resume Amid Corruption Disputes
ZAGREB – Croatian lawmakers returned to parliament after a month-long break to begin the ninth session, scheduled to last until March 27. The debate quickly turned heated as opposition members accused Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and ministers of corruption and political manipulation, while Plenković countered that the opposition was creating unnecessary drama.
Austria: Croatian Truck Driver Seriously Injured in Tunnel Crash
SALZBURG – A Croatian truck driver, identified as Davor D., suffered serious injuries in a tunnel accident on January 9. He reportedly escaped a burning vehicle but remains in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision, which involved a diesel tanker and multiple vehicles.
Kosovo: Račak Anniversary Marks Renewed Tensions
PRISTINA – On the 27th anniversary of the 1999 Račak events, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani and acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti commemorated the victims, reiterating claims of Serbian forces committing atrocities against Albanian civilians. Belgrade has repeatedly rejected these allegations, citing investigative reports that the clashes involved armed KLA members, not civilians, and denouncing the historical narrative as politically motivated.
Serbia: Air Quality Alerts Continue in Belgrade
BELGRADE – Air pollution in Belgrade remains high, with several monitoring stations reporting moderate to unsafe levels. Authorities warned of “extreme pollution” in central areas due to the so-called ‘pot effect,’ affecting large parts of Serbia.
Montenegro: Local Residents Block Key Roads in Protests
PODGORICA – Residents of Botun and the Zagorič Forest area blocked multiple roundabouts and highways in protest, demanding talks with authorities. Officials have not yet confirmed which roads were affected, while local media reported that demonstrations may continue pending negotiations.