SEE Observer
The Southeast European Observer does not engage in original reporting. We are a dedicated group blog that bridges the information gap between Southeast Europe and the world. Our primary goal is to provide concise, accurate, and contextual summaries of news from 10 countries in Southeast Europe: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia.
Albanian Democratic Party Proposes Electoral Reform Amid Growing Calls for Change
TIRANA - Lulzim Basha, Chairman of the Democratic Party in Albania, has unveiled a comprehensive electoral reform package, signaling a potential shift towards a...
Argentina Grants Visa-Free Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina Citizens
NEW YORK - On September 19, 2023, during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, representatives from Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Kosovo Veterans Protest EULEX Actions, Demand Respect for Families of Fallen
PRISTINA — Tensions flared outside the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) headquarters in Fushë-Kosovo on September 15, as veterans of the Kosovo...
Kosovo’s Crackdown on Illegal Construction: Over 60 Building Sites Halted
MITROVICA - In a significant move against unauthorized constructions, the Municipality of Mitrovica in Kosovo has halted the construction of over 60 buildings, both...
North Macedonia Expels Russian Diplomats Amidst Tensions Over Ukraine
SKOPJE- In a move reflecting the broader geopolitical tensions in the region, North Macedonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the expulsion of three Russian...
Hungary Bans Import of 24 Ukrainian Products Amid EU Trade Tensions
BUDAPEST - In a move signaling growing trade tensions within the European Union, Hungary announced a ban on the import of 24 Ukrainian products,...
Serbian Opposition Challenges National Broadcaster’s Impartiality
BELGRADE - Political tensions rise in Serbia as 15 opposition parties challenge the national broadcaster, Radio Television Serbia (RTS), accusing it of biased reporting...
Croatian Minister Grlić-Radman Acknowledges Oversight in Financial Disclosure
ZAGREB - Gordan Grlić-Radman, Croatia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, publicly addressed an oversight in his financial disclosure, admitting to an omission in...
Austria Resists EU Call to Include Bulgaria and Romania in Schengen...
Austria remains steadfast in its refusal to allow Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen visa-free zone, despite a recent public appeal from Ursula von...
Albanian PM Rama Touts Nation’s Progressive Minority Legislation
TIRANA - Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama proudly emphasized Albania's commitment to minority rights during the "Population and Housing Census 2023" conference held in...
