Protests in Serbia over Covid-19 curfew The surge in coronavirus cases in Belgrade, and the more than 4,000 people admitted to hospital, prompted Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic to announce his intention of reintroducing curfew for the..
Romania postpones easing of anti-coronavirus measures Romania has postponed the easing of measures against the epidemic due to the increased number of Covid-19 cases. Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said developments in recent days had..
President Aleksandar Vucic consolidates power in Serbia The Serbian Progressive party of President Aleksandar Vucic has won a landslide victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, receiving 63% of the vote. Its coalition partner, Ivica..
Romania extends state of alert The state of alert in Romania will remain in place for another 30 days, the Romanian cabinet has decided. As of 15 June, the citizens of 17 countries can enter Romania without quarantine, among them..
Covid-19 is retreating from the Balkans A tendency is discernible of a decline in the Covid-19 epidemic in the Balkans. On 28 May the number of newly registered coronavirus cases in Serbia over the past 24 hours is 48, with a positive..
Greece will cut taxes to get out of crisis Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a plan to restart the economy. Measures totaling 17 billion euros are aimed at supporting job preservation and tourism. Taxes are being..
European Union mobilizes over EUR 3.3 billion in support for the Western Balkans The European Union will mobilize a package of over EUR 3.3 billion in support of the health systems of the Western Balkans, Bulgaria’s Premier Boyko Borissov said..
EU announces financial support package for Western Balkans The European Commission announced a EUR 3.3 billion financial support package for the countries of the Western Balkans to help them cope with the crisis in the healthcare system and..
Vicar of Serbian Orthodox Church infected with the novel coronavirus Father Stefan who is the vicar of the Serbian Orthodox Church has been infected with the novel coronavirus, Tanjug news agency announced. The Patriarch of the Serbian..
No worshipers in temples for Easter Montenegro has banned public gatherings during Easter. Authorities in Belgrade have rejected a request by the Serbian Patriarchate to allow believers to attend the festive service on Sunday,..
