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North Macedonia Prioritizes US Alignment Over Immediate EU Action on Ukraine
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine in February, prioritizing alignment with its strategic partner, the United States, over immediate EU alignment, reflecting complex geopolitical dynamics in Europe.
North Macedonia Prioritizes US Alignment Over Immediate EU Action on Ukraine
North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine in February, prioritizing alignment with its strategic partner, the United States, over immediate EU alignment, reflecting complex geopolitical dynamics in Europe.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Stalled Enlargement Fuels Russian Influence in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's foreign minister warns of increased Russian influence in the Western Balkans due to the EU's slow response to its 20-year-long application for accession, hampered by disputes with Bulgaria and Greece over its name and minority rights.
EU's Stalled Enlargement Fuels Russian Influence in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's foreign minister warns of increased Russian influence in the Western Balkans due to the EU's slow response to its 20-year-long application for accession, hampered by disputes with Bulgaria and Greece over its name and minority rights.
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60% Bias Score
Serbian Protests Target Vučić's Sale of Bombed Building to Trump Family
In Serbia, student-led protests against corruption, sparked by a deadly train accident, expanded to include demonstrations against President Vučić's sale of a NATO-bombed building in Belgrade to a Trump family company for a luxury development, mirroring similar actions by Albanian Prime Minister Edi...
Serbian Protests Target Vučić's Sale of Bombed Building to Trump Family
In Serbia, student-led protests against corruption, sparked by a deadly train accident, expanded to include demonstrations against President Vučić's sale of a NATO-bombed building in Belgrade to a Trump family company for a luxury development, mirroring similar actions by Albanian Prime Minister Edi...
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48% Bias Score
Balkan Military Alliance Sparks Tensions Between Serbia and Kosovo
Three Balkan nations—Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia—signed a defense cooperation agreement, prompting Serbia to condemn the move as provocative, claiming it destabilizes the region and violates international law, while Kosovo countered that Serbia violated the Brussels Agreement.
Balkan Military Alliance Sparks Tensions Between Serbia and Kosovo
Three Balkan nations—Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia—signed a defense cooperation agreement, prompting Serbia to condemn the move as provocative, claiming it destabilizes the region and violates international law, while Kosovo countered that Serbia violated the Brussels Agreement.
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40% Bias Score
EU Envoy Begins Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue; Osmani Raises Concerns
EU's new Kosovo-Serbia dialogue envoy, Peter Sorensen, met Kosovo President Osmani and Prime Minister Kurti in Pristina on February 2025, aiming to advance the dialogue process; President Osmani stressed Kosovo's commitment to the EU-facilitated process, but also highlighted Serbia's violations of p...
EU Envoy Begins Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue; Osmani Raises Concerns
EU's new Kosovo-Serbia dialogue envoy, Peter Sorensen, met Kosovo President Osmani and Prime Minister Kurti in Pristina on February 2025, aiming to advance the dialogue process; President Osmani stressed Kosovo's commitment to the EU-facilitated process, but also highlighted Serbia's violations of p...
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36% Bias Score
Bosnian Serb Officials Defy Detention Order Amid Heightened Secessionist Actions
Bosnian prosecutors ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials for violating the country's constitutional order by pursuing separatist actions, including passing laws barring central Bosnian authorities from their territory and advancing a new constitution that would allow them to joi...
Bosnian Serb Officials Defy Detention Order Amid Heightened Secessionist Actions
Bosnian prosecutors ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials for violating the country's constitutional order by pursuing separatist actions, including passing laws barring central Bosnian authorities from their territory and advancing a new constitution that would allow them to joi...
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44% Bias Score
Mass Protests in Serbia Challenge Vučić's Rule
Students in Serbia are leading mass protests against President Aleksandar Vučić's government, demanding institutional reform and an end to corruption, creating a "national uprising" according to Swiss broadcaster SRF; the movement's long-term success, however, is uncertain.
Mass Protests in Serbia Challenge Vučić's Rule
Students in Serbia are leading mass protests against President Aleksandar Vučić's government, demanding institutional reform and an end to corruption, creating a "national uprising" according to Swiss broadcaster SRF; the movement's long-term success, however, is uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
Serbia and Hungary Formalize Defense Cooperation Agreement
Serbia and Hungary formalized a 2023 defense cooperation agreement, including joint military exercises and arms procurement, seen by President Vučić as a step towards a military alliance, interpreted by some as a response to a similar agreement between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo.
Serbia and Hungary Formalize Defense Cooperation Agreement
Serbia and Hungary formalized a 2023 defense cooperation agreement, including joint military exercises and arms procurement, seen by President Vučić as a step towards a military alliance, interpreted by some as a response to a similar agreement between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo.
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52% Bias Score
Romania Navigates Black Sea Ceasefire Complexities
Romania's President Ilie Bolojan announced the country's participation in monitoring the Black Sea ceasefire agreement while continuing support for Ukraine, amidst Russia's conditions and a lack of agreement on the ceasefire.
Romania Navigates Black Sea Ceasefire Complexities
Romania's President Ilie Bolojan announced the country's participation in monitoring the Black Sea ceasefire agreement while continuing support for Ukraine, amidst Russia's conditions and a lack of agreement on the ceasefire.
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64% Bias Score
Fix Price Expands into Serbia, Defying Sanctions
Russian discount retailer Fix Price will open several stores in Serbia in the second half of 2025, marking a rare instance of Russian business expansion in Europe since the Ukraine invasion and adding to its existing presence in Latvia.
Fix Price Expands into Serbia, Defying Sanctions
Russian discount retailer Fix Price will open several stores in Serbia in the second half of 2025, marking a rare instance of Russian business expansion in Europe since the Ukraine invasion and adding to its existing presence in Latvia.
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24% Bias Score
Western Balkans Instability Heightened by Shifting Global Power Dynamics
The Western Balkans face increased instability due to shifting global power dynamics, including the weakening of traditional security frameworks, a more accepting attitude towards authoritarian leaders, and increased secessionist ambitions.
Western Balkans Instability Heightened by Shifting Global Power Dynamics
The Western Balkans face increased instability due to shifting global power dynamics, including the weakening of traditional security frameworks, a more accepting attitude towards authoritarian leaders, and increased secessionist ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Bosnian Serb Leader Defies Arrest Warrant, Raising Tensions
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik defied an arrest warrant, escalating tensions and challenging the country's post-war peace agreement; the EUFOR increased its troop presence in response, while NATO reaffirmed its commitment to Bosnia's territorial integrity.
Bosnian Serb Leader Defies Arrest Warrant, Raising Tensions
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik defied an arrest warrant, escalating tensions and challenging the country's post-war peace agreement; the EUFOR increased its troop presence in response, while NATO reaffirmed its commitment to Bosnia's territorial integrity.
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40% Bias Score
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