Macedonia closes the Balkan refugee route
As of midnight, the Republic of Macedonia has closed its border to refugees, not allowing their entry. This decision followed the
Read more
Serbia
Europe migrant crisis: Serbia closing borders does not change situation in Bulgaria – Interior Minister
The decision by Serbia to close its borders with FYROM and Bulgaria to refugees and other migrants without valid EU visas
Read more
Slovenia, Serbia and Croatia move to close migrant route
EU member Slovenia on Tuesday announced all migrants without a valid Schengen visa would be denied entry as of midnight,
Read more
Serbian president Nikolic calls elections for April 24
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic called general elections for April 24, his office said on March 4. The decision came as
Read more
Bulgaria detained 10 406 third-country nationals for illegally entering the country in 2015 – Border Police
Bulgaria took into custody 10 406 non-EU citizens for illegally entering the country in 2015, a figure 73 per cent
Read more
Experts: Russia aims to curb NATO, EU aspirations in Balkans
Observers say Russian propaganda, NGOs and cultural organizations have made significant inroads in the Balkans – in Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro
Read more
UNHCR says it is alarmed at plight of refugees and migrants at Bulgaria borders
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said that it was extremely alarmed at reports of two dead bodies being
Read more
Winter weather raises fears as thousands of refugees head to Europe
At the migrant and refugee registration center in Presevo, Serbia, a small girl wearing a pink coat screams with delight
Read more
Bulgarian police ‘abuse asylum-seekers, migrants, force them back to Turkey’ – HRW
Bulgarian law enforcement officials summarily return asylum seekers and migrants to Turkey, often after stealing their belongings and subjecting them
Read more