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How Effective Are Sanctions in the Western Balkans?

The latest report by the Global Initiative Against Organized Crime (GI-TOC) reveals that between 2014 and 2024, 166 sanctions were imposed in the Western Balkans, targeting 108 individuals and 58 companies, primarily for corruption,...

THE SOCIAL MODEL AND THE “ISLAND” OF “ANONYMOUS” PROFESSORS

Most professors, with a few exceptions, hesitate to represent a social model, show no desire for fame, and seemingly deliberately preserve their anonymity to remain in their comfort zones, avoiding interaction with the outside...

Croatia: Deputy PM quits over video of him shooting from car

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Josip Dabro resigned after a video surfaced in which he seemingly fired out of an open window while laughing. He is the second minister to leave Andrej Plenkovic's Cabinet in...

Western Balkans face population challenges amid global decline

The Western Balkans are grappling with significant population shifts, mirroring global trends outlined in the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2024. The report highlights a regional population decline due to aging demographics, low fertility...

UN study predicts Montenegro’s population will fall to 328,000 by 2100

Montenegro's population is projected to reach 328,000 by 2100, according to the United Nations (UN) "World Population Prospects 2024" study. The study notes that in 1995, Montenegro had 631,000 residents, and by 2024, the population...

Vučić plans educational reforms, discusses energy cooperation with Orbán

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to meet with professors and politicians next week to hear ideas from voices that have not been widely heard before. "After returning from Davos, we will hold our first...

NATO troops and EU observers arrive in Kosovo ahead of February elections

More than 200 Italian KFOR troops and over 100 EU election observers have arrived in Kosovo to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment for the upcoming general elections on February 9. As reports DW, Italian...

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Mickoski to attend Trump inauguration in Washington

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will embark on a working visit to the United States, where he will attend the inauguration of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, the government’s press...

European writers gather in Albania to celebrate literature and EU values

Literature’s ability to explore the unspoken and express the inexpressible was at the heart of the Festival of European Literature in Tirana, Albania, in December. “Through stories, we can describe feelings, situations and problems...

Greece holds strong as top European travel destination amid growing competition

Greece remains a top choice for travelers from major European markets, but competition with destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Croatia is growing The country has established itself as a strong brand and a mature...