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Verdict of Podgorica court sparks celebrations in Moscow

On July 12, the High Court in Podgorica acquitted all those complicit in the coup d'état case of 2016, effectively walking back the claim that the attempted violent toppling of…

July 15, 2024Articles

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Western Balkans Overview July 08, 2024 – CWBS

The Republic of Srpska approved new holidays and new symbols The National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska (NSRS) adopted the Declaration on the Protection of National and Political Rights…

July 10, 2024Reports

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The Hungarian season of European integration of the Western Balkans

On July 1, Hungary takes over the EU’s rotating presidency. The acceleration of the EU enlargement to the Western Balkans is a top priority of Budapest’s presidency. “The EU has…

July 4, 2024Articles

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Western Balkans Overview July 01, 2024 – CWBS

On July 1, Hungary Takes Over the EU Presidency One of the priorities of the Hungarian presidency will be a consistent enlargement policy based on the achievements of the candidates,…

July 2, 2024Reports

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The Moralist International. The Balkan Chapter – Ljubomir Filipović

The concept of the "Russian world" as a transnational community finds its roots in the early 19th century, particularly in the Theory of Official Nationality or Theory of Official Nationalism.…

July 2, 2024Opinions

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“Coup d’etat” Is Coming Back

The topic of 2016 “coup d'état” attempt is widely discussed again in Montenegro. A court session is scheduled for mid-July for reconsideration of this high-profile case. The prosecutor's office has…

June 27, 2024Articles

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Western Balkans Overview June 24, 2024 – CWBS

A new government has been approved in North Macedonia On June 23, North Macedonia's parliament voted for a new government led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, VMRO-DPMNE leader that won…

June 25, 2024Reports

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Why is the Western Balkans the Weakest Point in Europe? (Part 2) – Balša Božović

Main Similarities Between the Serbian and Russian States and Their Ideologies of Greater State Nationalism Today In both countries, so-called state freedom is placed above individual freedom. Therefore, they are…

June 21, 2024Opinions

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Why is the Western Balkans the Weakest Point in Europe? (Part 1) – Balša Božović

The war has begun. Europe is at war. Anyone living on the old continent should be aware that the fact that Avdiivka is not within the borders of the European…

June 21, 2024Opinions

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Western Balkans Overview June 17, 2024 – CWBS

Russia restructures Serbia's debts Vladimir Putin has signed into law the ratification of four protocols creating the legal basis for restructuring Serbia's debts to Russia based on a series of…

June 18, 2024Reports