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Republika Srpska: Dodik's Pro-Russia Stance Defies West
The article contrasts Serbia and Republika Srpska, highlighting Republika Srpska's leader Milorad Dodik's defiance of international rulings and the region's strong pro-Russia stance, rooted in historical context and shared religious and cultural values, causing friction with the West.
Republika Srpska: Dodik's Pro-Russia Stance Defies West
The article contrasts Serbia and Republika Srpska, highlighting Republika Srpska's leader Milorad Dodik's defiance of international rulings and the region's strong pro-Russia stance, rooted in historical context and shared religious and cultural values, causing friction with the West.
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52% Bias Score
UK Migrant Return Hub Plan Faces Russian Spy Threat
The UK's plan to establish migrant return hubs in the Balkans, particularly in countries like Serbia and Kosovo, faces significant security risks due to growing Russian influence, including potential infiltration by Kremlin agents and organized crime, despite informal talks already beginning.
UK Migrant Return Hub Plan Faces Russian Spy Threat
The UK's plan to establish migrant return hubs in the Balkans, particularly in countries like Serbia and Kosovo, faces significant security risks due to growing Russian influence, including potential infiltration by Kremlin agents and organized crime, despite informal talks already beginning.
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72% Bias Score
Greece's Waning Influence in the Balkans
The re-election of Edi Rama in Albania underscores Greece's diminished influence in the Balkans, stemming from economic crises, Turkey's rising power, and ineffective diplomacy with regional partners and EU allies.
Greece's Waning Influence in the Balkans
The re-election of Edi Rama in Albania underscores Greece's diminished influence in the Balkans, stemming from economic crises, Turkey's rising power, and ineffective diplomacy with regional partners and EU allies.
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36% Bias Score
Trump-Linked Team Intervenes in Albanian Election
A US political strategist, Chris LaCivita, associated with Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, is supporting Albania's Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha in the upcoming election, despite Berisha's US ban for corruption; the operation's success remains uncertain.
Trump-Linked Team Intervenes in Albanian Election
A US political strategist, Chris LaCivita, associated with Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, is supporting Albania's Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha in the upcoming election, despite Berisha's US ban for corruption; the operation's success remains uncertain.
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52% Bias Score
UK Explores Sending Failed Asylum Seekers to Balkans
The UK government, supported by the UN, is exploring sending failed asylum seekers to Balkan countries, paying those countries to take them in, in an effort to deter illegal Channel crossings, which saw 9,099 migrants arrive this year, including over 700 on one day this week.
UK Explores Sending Failed Asylum Seekers to Balkans
The UK government, supported by the UN, is exploring sending failed asylum seekers to Balkan countries, paying those countries to take them in, in an effort to deter illegal Channel crossings, which saw 9,099 migrants arrive this year, including over 700 on one day this week.
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44% Bias Score
North Macedonia Prioritizes US Partnership Amidst EU Accession Challenges
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine in February, prioritizing its strategic partnership with the US due to a lack of EU unity, while facing challenges in EU accession due to disputes with Bulgaria and Greece.
North Macedonia Prioritizes US Partnership Amidst EU Accession Challenges
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine in February, prioritizing its strategic partnership with the US due to a lack of EU unity, while facing challenges in EU accession due to disputes with Bulgaria and Greece.
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40% Bias Score
Montenegro: Balancing West and East
Montenegro, despite its recent NATO membership and EU aspirations, maintains strong cultural ties with Russia, even as economic relations suffer due to Western sanctions; however, public opinion reveals dissatisfaction with the current economic situation.
Montenegro: Balancing West and East
Montenegro, despite its recent NATO membership and EU aspirations, maintains strong cultural ties with Russia, even as economic relations suffer due to Western sanctions; however, public opinion reveals dissatisfaction with the current economic situation.
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60% Bias Score
EU Condemns Kosovo's Actions in North, Sanctions Remain
The EU criticized Kosovo's closure of public service offices in northern municipalities, impacting water and essential services, increasing ethnic tensions and harming Kosovo's international standing, while President Osmani called for the lifting of EU sanctions.
EU Condemns Kosovo's Actions in North, Sanctions Remain
The EU criticized Kosovo's closure of public service offices in northern municipalities, impacting water and essential services, increasing ethnic tensions and harming Kosovo's international standing, while President Osmani called for the lifting of EU sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Albanian Elections: A Test for EU Accession Amidst Corruption Concerns
Albania's May 11th parliamentary elections, the first during its EU accession talks, are crucial for its democratic trajectory and anti-corruption efforts, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a fourth term amidst a fragmented opposition and concerns about candidates under investigation for corrupti...
Albanian Elections: A Test for EU Accession Amidst Corruption Concerns
Albania's May 11th parliamentary elections, the first during its EU accession talks, are crucial for its democratic trajectory and anti-corruption efforts, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a fourth term amidst a fragmented opposition and concerns about candidates under investigation for corrupti...
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44% Bias Score
Passing of Petros Molyviatis: A Legacy of Diplomacy and Quiet Influence
Former Greek Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis passed away; the author, a former ambassador, recounts their personal and professional relationship, highlighting Molyviatis's crucial role in navigating the US recognition of North Macedonia in 2004 and his behind-the-scenes efforts to bridge divides ...
Passing of Petros Molyviatis: A Legacy of Diplomacy and Quiet Influence
Former Greek Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis passed away; the author, a former ambassador, recounts their personal and professional relationship, highlighting Molyviatis's crucial role in navigating the US recognition of North Macedonia in 2004 and his behind-the-scenes efforts to bridge divides ...
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32% Bias Score
EU Pressures Serbia Over Pro-Russia Official
The European Union is pressuring Serbia to exclude Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin from its next government due to his pro-Russia stance and refusal to sanction Moscow, prompting a strong rebuke from Serbian officials who view this as interference in their internal affairs.
EU Pressures Serbia Over Pro-Russia Official
The European Union is pressuring Serbia to exclude Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin from its next government due to his pro-Russia stance and refusal to sanction Moscow, prompting a strong rebuke from Serbian officials who view this as interference in their internal affairs.
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64% Bias Score
North Macedonia Prioritizes US Partnership Amidst Ukraine Conflict, EU Accession Stalled
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, prioritizing its strategic partnership with the US while aiming for EU accession, despite ongoing disputes with Bulgaria and Greece.
North Macedonia Prioritizes US Partnership Amidst Ukraine Conflict, EU Accession Stalled
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, prioritizing its strategic partnership with the US while aiming for EU accession, despite ongoing disputes with Bulgaria and Greece.
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40% Bias Score
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