Balkans

Region of southeastern Europe

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The Balkans, corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria. The Balkan Peninsula is bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the northwest, the Ionian Sea in the southwest, the Aegean Sea in the south, the Turkish straits in the east, and the Black Sea in the northeast. The northern border of the peninsula is variously defined. The highest point of the Balkans is Musala, 2,925 metres (9,596 ft), in the Rila mountain range, Bulgaria.

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Two dead after powerful storm sweeps through western Balkans Heavy midweek rains — and even egg-sized hailstones — lashed the western Balkans overnight, leading to two deaths in Montenegro and damaged infrastructure across the region. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

EU signs Frontex cooperation agreement with Serbia By extending cooperation with countries in the Western Balkan region the EU hopes to tackle irregular migration more effectively. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

Major power outage hits Balkan countries as region swelters in heatwave Southeastern Europe has been slammed by a seasonally early heatwave coupled with rampant power outages. Both are leaving Balkan countries at a standstill. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on June 21, 2024

Bulgaria's sixth election in three years sparks further political soul-searching On Sunday, Bulgaria recorded low voter turnout for the European elections and the country's sixth vote in three years. Both political exercises reveal a fragmented political scene in the Balkan nation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:48Published on June 13, 2024

Bosnian Serb leader threatens secession ahead of UN genocide vote The leader of Bosnia’s Serb-controlled territory reiterated a threat to secede from the Balkan country on Wednesday, a day ahead of UN vote on whether to establish an annual memorial day for the 1995.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on May 23, 2024

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Six dead as Balkans hit by powerful storm Six people have died in a powerful storm which has battered much of the Balkans - while Southern Europe continues to face a searing heatwave. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2023
At least six people dead after heavy rain causes flooding in Balkans At least six people have died after torrential rains in the Balkans caused flooding and prompted widespread evacuations, authorities said. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2022
30 years after a horrific war in Bosnia, Europe is watching as a new crisis slowly develops In the Balkans, Europe is watching as a crisis slowly develops. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2022

Balkans deployment cancelled after alleged Parachute Regiment orgy video A UK military deployment to Bosnia and Kosovo has been cancelled following the emergence of a "corrosive and detrimental" video which appeared to show paratroopers involved in an orgy at a military.. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2022
Liz Truss to tell western Balkans 'we can't take foot off accelerator' over Ukraine war Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will meet armed forces personnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina to re-affirm the UK's commitment to peace and stability in the western Balkans. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2022