Europe - Balkans
Turkey Moves to Formalize PKK Peace Process With New Draft Law
Turkey's ruling alliance is expected to submit a draft law to parliament on Wednesday that would facilitate the disbandment of the Kurdistan…
Migrant smuggling network using rental cars dismantled across the Balkans
Authorities in Bulgaria, Greece, the Netherlands, and Romania have taken coordinated action against an organised crime group suspected of smuggling migrants through…
NATO leaders weigh what to do with Erdogan’s revolver gifts after summit
Belgium's prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday's NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had…
Trump to cut trade with Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding…
NATO Ankara summit: who’s going and what to expect
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to…
NATO gathers in Ankara amid efforts to reduce friction with Trump
NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran and…
Expert warns Albanian organised crime has expanded across Europe
Albanian organised crime groups have significantly expanded their presence across Europe in recent years and, according to anti-mafia researcher Professor Vincenzo Musacchio,…
Montenegro ready to assume EU membership responsibilities, president tells MEPs
Montenegro is ready to assume the responsibilities of European Union membership and contribute to the bloc's future, President Jakov Milatović told the…
Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president
Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a…
29 arrested as law enforcement strikes criminal networks behind illegal streaming
Criminal networks making millions from illegal access to premium sports broadcasts, film and television channels have been targeted in a major international…
European police bust Albanian investment and call centre scam
A criminal gang suspected of running an investment fraud scheme via call centres in Albania has been dismantled, the pan-European police body…
Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins parliamentary election
Progressive Bulgaria, the party of Bulgaria's pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev was leading in Sunday's parliamentary election with 44.7% of votes, after…