Balkans

On the Right Track: Albania’s Accession Plan

Albania advances in EU accession, tackling corruption, judicial reforms, and regional stability, aiming for membership by 2030.

Twenty-Five Years Later: Arms Fire A Shadow Over Balkans

Montenegro mass shooting highlights gun violence crisis in the Balkans, rooted in wartime legacy and illicit arms. Stricter laws proposed.

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Pope Leo’s Argentina Visit Puts Milei on the Spot

Pope Leo's visit puts two views of Argentina's future side by side, with the poorest caught between them.

Poland Firearm Licences Rise With Frontline War Anxiety

As frontline anxiety multiplied Polish firearm licences. Kraków’s massacre demands psychological vetting as rigorous as Poland’s military preparations.

Consensus Politics Cannot Rein Belgium Runaway Deficit

King Philippe kept De Wever in office amid Belgium’s record eurozone deficit. Will coalition politics work this time?

Paraguay Bank Collapse Brings Down Its President

A digital bank's collapse cost Paraguay its president, and millions of customers want answers about their savings.

Russell Brand Convictions Close the Book on a Famous Career

Brand's convictions end a public reckoning, though his online audience may judge him differently from a jury.