Consumers across the Western Balkans have felt the impact of rising oil barrel prices, with who ultimately bears the cost depending on the measures implemented by each country.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to 15 million euros for CGES (Montenegrin Transmission System Operator) to improve power transmission lines, enhancing reliability and efficiency in Montenegro and strengthening cross-border connectivity in the Western Balkans.

On March 8th, women across the Western Balkans and Turkey marched to demand their rights, highlighting ongoing inequalities, discrimination, and widespread gender-based and sexual violence. The article notes that gender is increasingly being used as a digital weapon.

Serbia has become the largest importer of weapons in the Western Balkans, ranking 37th globally for complex weapon systems, surpassing some EU members in the region, while Montenegro imported the least.

Serbia has been the largest importer of complex weaponry in the Western Balkans over the past five years, according to SIPRI data, with a significant difference in procurement volume compared to other states that have also increased military spending.

Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister Ervin Ibrahimović opened an event marking the signing of the agreement for the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C), officially making Montenegro its host.

Mucunski addressed a high-level debate on 'Central Europe and the Western Balkans in the New Geopolitical Era,' stressing that governments must act jointly in the face of geopolitical challenges, alongside Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and a deputy prime minister.

At a forum on regional cooperation in the rule of law, British Ambassador Don Meken emphasized that the rule of law is crucial for national security, bringing together chief special prosecutors and high representatives from Western Balkan countries.

A survey by the Open Society Foundation reveals that the majority of young people in the Western Balkans perceive their countries as polluted, while opinions are divided on the personal impact of global warming.

Montenegro remains the most advanced candidate from the Western Balkans for EU accession, with its pace depending on internal reforms. A joint entry with Iceland could ease ratification, though it's too early to confirm such a scenario.

Richard Newell, a PhD student researching the Holocaust in the Western Balkans, published a column in the Times of Israel exposing Milorad Dodik's manipulations regarding Bosniaks and the Holocaust.

President Siljanovska-Davkova and Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman reaffirmed the strong Macedonian-Croatian friendship, emphasizing EU enlargement for the Western Balkans without bilateralization or vetoes.

Milososki stated in Budapest that integrating the Western Balkans into the EU would make Europe a stronger global actor, highlighting shared values and aligned foreign and security policies.

Montenegrin Minister of Energy and Mining, Admir Šahmanović, met with the new US envoy for the Western Balkans, Daniel Loton, to discuss Montenegro's development plans and key projects related to energy security.

Slovenia is providing knowledge and expertise to support the development of countries in the Western Balkans.

The European Commission has proposed initiating negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to extend EU roaming benefits to the Western Balkans.

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated in an interview that Kosovo is committed to Western democratic values and seeks integration into the EU and NATO, discussing the geopolitical impact on the Western Balkans.

The European Commission is pushing for the implementation of free roaming services across the Western Balkans, allowing citizens to use their phones as if they were at home.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, discussing a peace plan for the Middle East, diplomacy regarding Iran, initiatives for the Western Balkans, and the situation in Ukraine.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is participating in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where discussions include a peace plan for the Middle East, diplomacy concerning Iran, and initiatives for the Western Balkans.

A conference in Sarajevo, organized by the Center for Geopolitical Research, discussed geopolitical changes and the position of Bosniaks in the Western Balkans, with participants from Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia calling for stronger institutional links with Bosnia.

The European Union could expand to 30 member states by 2028, with Iceland and Western Balkan candidates like Albania and Montenegro gaining momentum for accession.

A new study by UNFPA, the UN agency for sexual and reproductive health, reveals widespread mistreatment of women during childbirth in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

Montenegro's Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Northern Development, along with KfW and local municipalities, signed agreements for a €12.4 million grant from the Joint European Fund for the Western Balkans to improve water and sewage infrastructure in Kotor and Tivat.

According to SIPRI data, Serbia has been the largest importer of weapons in the Western Balkans over the past five years, with its military budget six times larger than Albania's, driven by political motives.

Addiko Bank, in collaboration with the EBRD and the EU, has launched a new credit line for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Western Balkans, offering a 10% refund for projects focused on automation and digitalization under the 'Go Digital in the Western Balkans' regional program.

European Council President Antonio Costa stated at the annual conference of EU ambassadors in Brussels that the momentum in EU enlargement extends to all Western Balkan partners, emphasizing the need for the EU to prepare for future expansion.

Bosnian Minister of Communications and Transport, Edin Forto, addressed issues regarding BHRT's inability to apply for FBiH funds and progress on the Western Balkans Growth Plan. He also spoke about blockades affecting these processes.

On International Women's Day, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) drew attention to persistent employment and wage gaps between women and men in the Western Balkans, emphasizing the need for enhanced and coordinated efforts.

A new survey by the Open Society Foundation - Western Balkans reveals that most Generation Z members in the Western Balkan countries support EU membership, but not at any cost. Serbia has the lowest percentage of young people who believe it is worth it.

The 1990s wars in the Western Balkans transformed religion from a private matter into a political tool, impacting religious coexistence in the region.

Citizens in Western Balkan countries have been enjoying lower roaming tariffs since July 2021, thanks to the Regional Roaming Agreement, with an article asking how much they will save.

Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić stated at a conference of Southeast European parliamentary speakers in Budapest that the European path remains the best framework for stability, development, and democratic transformation for the Western Balkans region.

Macedonian politician Antonio Milošoski and Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil discussed the mutually beneficial cooperation between the Visegrad Group and Western Balkan countries, as well as bilateral relations and European integration.

Kosovo's Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, announced that Kosovo ranks first in security in the Western Balkans.

EU proposes cutting roaming costs for Western Balkans travellers  The Brussels Times

The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to integrate them into the European Union's roaming system.

The Serbian Seed Association states that strengthening the country's seed sector is crucial for developing climate-tolerant crop varieties, which would enhance Serbia's competitiveness in seed production across the Western Balkans and Europe.

Fatmir Mediu, head of the Republican Party, discussed the security situation in the Western Balkans in an interview, emphasizing the region's history as a 'powder keg' and the persistent potential for conflict.

European Western Balkans editor Nemanja Todorović Štiplija said he does not believe that the European Commission (EC) will be satisfied with Belgrade's response which

Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute indicates that while military spending across the Western Balkans has increased, Serbia is the Number 1 importer of major weapons systems in the region.

Survey of women who gave birth recently reveals a "pervasive yet often hidden crisis of obstetric violence" and a widespread dissatisfaction with medical care.

New data reveals that Serbia has been the largest importer of complex weaponry in the Western Balkans over the past five years, indicating a significant build-up of its arsenal in the region.

The international SafeJournalists Network, which works to improve journalist safety and media freedom in the Western Balkans, condemned the detention

Montenegro now possesses a stronger digital space protection system than ever before, according to Minister Maraš Dukaj, following the establishment of the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center.

European Council President Antonio Costa stated at the annual conference of EU ambassadors in Brussels that the EU must prepare for its next enlargement, highlighting the process as a top priority since the start of his mandate, extending to all Western Balkan partners.

Montenegro's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of European Affairs are participating in a European Commission review mission to assess the implementation of Montenegro's Reform Agenda under the Instrument for Reforms and Growth for the Western Balkans.

A new survey reveals that the majority of young people in the Western Balkans perceive their countries as polluted, while opinions are divided on the personal impact of global warming.

The Western Balkans region is connected by more than just geography, sharing history, culture, business ties, and tourist routes. A common ambition to become more competitive and visible in Europe and globally increasingly complements these connections.

At the opening of the Western Balkans Peace Forum in Podgorica, EU Ambassador Johann Satler stated that identity issues remain a key challenge in the region, emphasizing that peace must be built through European integration.

An opinion piece discusses a realistic path for Serbia and Albania to join the EU, advocating for a phased accession process and highlighting the Western Balkans as a new investment front line for EU strength.

The development of sport climbing in Slovenia, Croatia, and other parts of the Western Balkans has been booming for several years, and with it, climbing tourism is also developing.

The United States supports NATO's crucial role in preserving peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans, it was stated at a meeting on

The upcoming Expo 2027 in Belgrade is anticipated to be a game-changer for the Western Balkans, fostering regional competitiveness and visibility through shared history, culture, business, and tourism.

The European Union is pushing for the implementation of free roaming services for countries in the Western Balkans.

The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to abolish roaming charges between the EU and the Western Balkans.

The Serbian Seed Association states that Serbia can be competitive in seed production in the Western Balkans and Europe, but the sector needs strengthening to develop varieties tolerant to climate change.

Greek Foreign Minister Geraperitis stated the importance of the EU remaining consistent and giving new impetus to the Western Balkans' integration path, with Greece taking initiatives to support this.

A conference in Sarajevo, organized by the Center for Geopolitical Research (Geopol), brought together Bosniaks from Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia to advocate for stronger institutional connections with their 'motherland,' Bosnia and Herzegovina.