German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that the European Union plans to initiate a gradual integration process for six Western Balkan countries wishing to join the bloc. “The clear message of today is, ...

German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "faster" enlargement ...

Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it On a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an ...

The Balkan nation of Kosovo is facing a constitutional crisis after a deadline passed for electing a new head of state. Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, an ally of President Donald Trump, dissolved ...

Walking on two legs has long been considered a milestone in human evolution and one of our most defining characteristics. Until now, researchers assumed that the first humans originated in Africa and ...

Europe’s most fragile region is not sleepwalking toward war, but it is quietly recalibrating for it. Across the Western Balkans, military procurement decisions once framed as technical upgrades are ...

Koprivshtitsa is a beautifully preserved historic town nestled among the rolling hills and forests of central Bulgaria, not far from Sofia. Known for its colorful houses, winding streets, and ...

VIENNA, Oct. 7, 2025—Economic growth in the Western Balkans is expected to moderately accelerate in 2026 and recover more robustly in 2027, supported by stronger exports and investment as uncertainty ...

Section 1. Purpose. The Founders, in line with great societies before them, attached great importance to Federal civic architecture. They wanted America’s public buildings to inspire the American ...