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.
Chilling Times Ahead: Gas Prices May Surge to 20% in Bosnia...
As winter looms over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the specter of escalating gas prices is casting a cold shadow on citizens already grappling with economic...
Albanian Property Owners Face 45-Fold Increase in Land Tax
With new regulations that have left many Albanian citizens scratching their heads, the government is set to implement a significant spike in property taxes,...
Montenegro’s New Government Composition Revealed: PES Dominates, NSD to Lead Assembly
PODGORICA — A draft coalition agreement reveals the potential structure of Montenegro's upcoming government, with the Europe Now Movement (PES) securing a majority of...
Hungarian PM Orbán Stresses National Security Amid Migrant Crisis and Calls...
BUDAPEST — In a recent radio interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the importance of national security, drawing connections between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
North Macedonia to Sell Seized Assets of Former PM Gruevski
SKOPJE — North Macedonia is poised to auction off a cache of properties once belonging to its embattled former Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski. The...
Economic Shifts Drive Rent Hikes Across Romania’s Major Urban Centers
BUCHAREST — Romania's major cities are witnessing a dramatic surge in rent prices, with tenants now paying, on average, 15% more than in the...
Montenegro’s Port of Adria Workers Threaten Strike Over Wage Disputes
PODGORICA — Workers at Montenegro's Port of Adria (PoA) are gearing up for a strike, demanding a significant 40% salary increase amidst concerns of...
Greece’s Ministry of Labor Introduces Flexible Pension Adjustments for Those Nearing...
ATHENS — To accommodate those nearing retirement, the Greek Ministry of Labor has introduced a regulation that allows insured individuals to recognize up...
North Macedonia Proposes New Amnesty Law
SKOPJE — The Ministry of Justice in North Macedonia has announced the submission of a draft law on amnesty, marking a significant step in...
Major Fire Erupts at Plastic Facility in Osijek, Croatia
OSIJEK - A massive fire broke out at the Drava International plastic processing facility in the Osijek suburb of Brijest on Wednesday, prompting urgent...
