The Irish Times

Serb fury over genocide appeal adds to EU’s Balkan worries

Political crises and tense relations still dog region more than 20 years after war’s end

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 16:59

Serbia's populist premier seeks to cement power as president

Critics see danger in Aleksandar Vucic's political dominance

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 17:32

Cheers and fears greet Trump from Baltic to Black Sea

New president’s stance on Russia and US role abroad are key questions for region

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 00:15

Russia urges EU to defuse soaring Serbia-Kosovo tension

Kosovo’s leader Hashim Thaci says Belgrade plans “Crimea-style” annexation

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 16:42

Serbia wants to annex part of Kosovo, president claims

Balkan neighbours trade accusations of wanting to ignite a new war in the region

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 18:16

‘Provocative’ train brings Serbia and Kosovo ‘to brink of conflict’

Serbian leader Nikolic says Kosovars’ reaction to train shows they ‘want war’

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 18:14

Kosovo bars Serbian president over former leader’s arrest

Belgrade claims ex-Kosovo chief Haradinaj carried out war crimes in 1998-1999

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 19:21

Srebrenica local election confusion stokes fears among Bosniaks

Fears of ballot fix as Bosnian Serb who denies 1995 genocide poised to be mayor

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 21:11

Hundreds of migrants begin long trek from Belgrade to Hungary

Marchers call for border to be opened as they leave Belgrade escorted by police

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 20:15

Serbia seeks to use Xi Jinping visit to boost ties with China

Countries expected to sign 20 trade and investment deals during Chinese president’s visit

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 01:00

Serbia moves down EU path amid Bosnia concerns

Belgrade opens first EU accession ‘chapters’ as envoys warn Bosnian Serb leaders

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00

Croatia and Serbia in grip of new Balkan struggle

Bill Clinton calls for reconciliation between old Balkan enemies during commemoration

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 05:00

Srebenica massacre was not genocide, says Serbian president

Serbian president calls on Russia to veto UN resolution to label 1995 massacre as genocide

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 17:52

Croatia and Serbia did not commit genocide, court rules

International Court of Justice draws line between ethnic cleansing and genocide

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00

Old ghosts stalk Croatia’s Stalingrad

As Croatia prepares to join the EU, ethnic divisions linger more than two decades after the bitter war with Serbia, and a war of words rages in the border town of Vukovar

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00

Serbian prime minister pushes Kosovo deal

Belgrade seeks to cut ties with dark past in bid to secure EU future

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 01:00

Questions remain over deal between Balkan states

Serb officials say they won a major victory in the EU-brokered talks by not recognising Kosovo’s independence – and insist they will never do so

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00

Kosovo and Serbia fail to agree pact

Deal must be done by mid-April if EU membership bids to get boost during Irish presidency

Thu Apr 04 2013 - 07:00