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Serbia moves Pobednik 2026 into dispersed second phase
Land Forces units are training at multiple locations as the joint exercise continues into the first week of October.
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Economy & energy / Montenegro
Montenegrin energy utilities study joint data centre
EPCG, CGES and CEDIS are commissioning a feasibility study for a shared facility at the former Željezara Nikšić steelworks.
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Albania consults on renewable energy community rules
The energy regulator has published draft registration procedures and a standard membership agreement for public consultation.
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Carpathian Eight forum signs deals worth more than €1 billion
Ukraine said 50 agreements were signed at the regional forum, with more than half of the investment directed to renewable energy.
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Moldova protests Russian polling stations in Transnistria
Chișinău called the opening of 15 stations in the breakaway region unacceptable; Moscow rejected the objection.
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Moldova reports unknown aircraft near Ukrainian border
Border authorities said several unidentified objects were observed; no fragments or explosion site were found inside Moldova.
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Pristina protests continue after Thaçi verdict
Veterans' groups renewed demonstrations and announced another protest while defence lawyers prepare appeals.
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Bulgaria reviews depot security as EMCO fire inquiry continues
The Security Council ordered stronger protection for strategic sites while investigators continue to examine the depot fire's cause.
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Bulgarian and Czech firms sign air-defence industrial memorandum
TEREM and SVOS will explore Bulgarian assembly and support work for a mobile short-range air-defence system.
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PPC and AWS plan 300 MW data centre in northern Greece
A binding memorandum sets out a project at the former Agios Dimitrios power complex, with completion targeted for 2028.
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Serbia opens Israeli drone assembly plant in Belgrade
The facility operated by Yugoimport-SDPR and Elbit Systems is intended to supply Serbia's military and could serve other customers.
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Greece and Egypt conclude Medusa exercise off Crete
The annual drill near Chania included simulated drone attacks and amphibious landings, with additional participating and observer states.
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Kosovo’s new government faces court challenge as presidential candidate withdraws
PDK has filed a constitutional challenge; Bekim Sejdiu has withdrawn from the presidential race.
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Croatia says US helicopter and HIMARS deliveries will be accelerated
Anušić reports a shorter timetable; longer-range missile discussions remain unfinished.
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OMV Petrom selects Simtel for Ișalnița battery project
The planned 20 MW/40 MWh battery will accompany a solar park under construction in southwestern Romania.
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Three bidders enter Kosovo’s first wind-power auction
Offers will be assessed before a winner is selected for 50–100 MW of capacity.
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Romania scrambles F-16s after border alerts; no airspace breach reported
Two public warnings were issued in northern Tulcea County on 15 September, according to the defence ministry.
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Montenegro and Japan agree five-year energy cooperation framework
The agreement covers electricity, gas and LNG infrastructure, according to reporting published on 14 September.
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Masdar and Taaleri inaugurate Serbia’s 154 MW Čibuk 2 wind farm
The new wind farm joins the existing Čibuk 1 facility in a combined 312 MW complex.
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Greece’s grid operator puts €9 billion development plan to consultation
The 2027–2036 proposal includes island connections and cross-border lines; its schedules remain plans.
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