Croatia

Croatia to join EU's open travel zone but Romania, Bulgaria kept out

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said he would vote against letting in Romania and Bulgaria into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone citing security concerns.

Tirana meet to strengthen EU, Western Balkans ties amid Ukraine conflict

In anticipation of the effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Europe, the European Union is holding a one-day summit in Tirana, Albania, with leaders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

Ankara expects Sweden, Finland to prevent terrorists — Türkiye’s speaker

Ankara supports NATO membership bids of both Finland and Sweden, but Turkish parliament will ultimately make the decision after reviewing whether the two countries have fulfilled their obligations in line with the memorandum, parliament speaker said.

Croatia reports casualties as trains collide near Bosnia border

Collision between passenger and freight trains near Novska town leaves three people dead and 11 injured, officials say.

Erdogan meets Croatian president, opens Islamic Culture Centre in Sisak

Erdogan's three-nation Balkan tour ended in Croatia, where the Turkish President opened an Islamic cultural centre and discussed all aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Erdogan: Dayton Accords did not aim for a solution in Bosnia-Herzegovina

His remarks came at a news conference with his Croatian counterpart Zoran Milanovic in the capital Zagreb, the last stop of his three-nation Balkan tour following Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia.

It's unfortunate Ukraine grain exported to rich countries: Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan says he will discuss this issue with his Russian counterpart Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan later this month.

Bus skids off Croatia highway in deadly crash

The passengers were adult pilgrims who were travelling to Medjugorje, a Roman Catholic shrine in southern Bosnia, Croatian Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic told reporters.

Türkiye's public broadcaster TRT launches Balkans edition

The new media platform targets seven countries in the Balkans, and will publish content in multiple languages, including Albanian, Bosnian and Macedonian.

Police in Croatia open fire during football fan clash

At least two fans and about a dozen police officers have been injured after police opened fire on a group of rioting Hajduk Split fans after a lost match to league rival Dinamo Zagreb.

Understanding Croatia’s anti-Bosnia agenda

Contrary to expectations, President Zoran Milanovic has maintained Zagreb’s policy of interfering in Sarajevo’s internal affairs.

Earthquake kills one, wounds several in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The quake hit the Ljubinje municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, 182 kilometers (113 miles) southeast of the capital city of Sarajevo.