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.
Bulgarian Parliament Greenlights Energy Agreement Amidst Industry Protests
SOFIA - Bulgarian Parliament has endorsed an agreement between the government and representatives from the coal and thermal energy sectors. The decision, which came...
Bulgaria to Prohibit Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes Starting 2024
SOFIA - In a move to curb the appeal of vaping to younger users, Bulgaria has announced a ban on the sale of flavored...
Bosnian Farmers Face Dire Year Amid Low Corn Yields and Rising...
BANJALUKA, SARAJEVO - Farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are grappling with one of the most challenging years in memory, marked by lower corn yields...
Albanian PM Rama Condemns Serbian Military Presence in Kosovo, Calls for...
ZAGREB - At a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković during a working visit to Zagreb on September 2, Albanian Prime...
Hungarian Trains Lose Access to Western European Routes via Vienna
BUDAPEST - Starting Monday, October 2, trains leaving Budapest will be cut off from the Western European network via Vienna. For connections between Budapest...
Montenegro’s Largest Glacial Lake Faces Disappearance Amid Government Inaction
PLAV - Montenegro's largest glacial lake, Lake Plav, is on the brink of disappearing, and state authorities have yet to take significant action. Despite...
System Failure in Croatia’s Central Health Information System Leaves Citizens Without...
In Croatia, a significant system failure in the Central Health Information System (CEZIH) has left citizens unable to collect their prescription medications from pharmacies...
Smederevo Mayor Resigns Amid Pre-Election Reshuffling in Serbia
Smederevo - In a surprising development, Jovan Beč, the mayor of Smederevo, Serbia, has resigned from his position. The news was confirmed by Beč...
Row in Greek Parliament Over Anti-Terrorism Act Changes Amidst Wiretapping Controversy
ATHENS — A heated confrontation erupted in the Greek Parliament between Nikos Androulakis, the president of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), and Makis Voridis,...
North Macedonia’s Proposed Amnesty Law Faces Opposition and Controversy
Skopje - In North Macedonia, the government's attempt to relieve prison overcrowding with an amnesty law faces political hurdles and public skepticism. Prime Minister...
