The following media round-up on international, legal and foreign policy issues from around the Balkans for the period from 05 March to 11 March 2025. Guernica 37 will provide weekly media updates with a focus on Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Should you wish to contribute or submit a media summary, opinion piece or blog, please send to Ned Vucijak at nenadv@guernica37.com for consideration.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – 11 March 2025
The UN war crimes court in The Hague has rejected a request for early release from former Bosnian Croat political chief Jadranko Prlic, citing his “heinous” crimes and “insufficient” rehabilitation. The full article can be found here.
Romania- 11 March 2025
Romania’s Constitutional Court confirmed that pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu is barred from running in re-run presidential elections in May over alleged violations of democratic norms. The full article can be found here.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – 10 March 2025
Sweden's Supreme Court has rejected Bosnia and Herzegovina's request for the extradition of Dedo Odobasic, accused of committing war crimes against civilians in Bosanski Brod in 1992, due to his poor health. The full article can be found here.
Kosovo – 7 March 2025
A month after elections in Kosovo took place, Prime Minister Albin Kurti says he cannot even start talks with potential coalition partners until the result of the February 9 vote is formally certified. The full article can be found here.
Greece – 5 March 2025
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office says it suspects 100 livestock breeders in Greece, mostly in Crete, of the fraudulent use of EU agricultural funds via false land ownership or leasing claims. The full article can be found here.
Serbia – 4 March 2025
Council of Europe report ranks Turkey and Serbia among the worst-offending countries in Europe in terms of violating freedom of the press and harassing journalists.
The full article can be found here.
Serbia – 4 March 2025
Some opposition MPs lit flares and threw smoke bombs during a parliament session - the first since mass protests claimed the resignation of the Serbian prime minister. The full article can be found here.