Defence / Romania · Russia
Romania says it foiled a Russian-coordinated sabotage operation
Romanian authorities detained a Russian citizen accused of gathering information on military, NATO-linked and critical-infrastructure sites.
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Politics / Bulgaria
GERB decides not to field a candidate in Bulgaria’s presidential election
The opposition party also says it will not offer unsolicited support to another contender ahead of the October 25 vote.
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Data briefBulgaria’s Q2 growth beats its flash estimate
GDP rose 0.7% from the previous quarter and 2.8% year on year, while quarterly investment and exports weakened.
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Data briefAlbania–Kosovo power exchange trading rises 63%
ALPEX traded 1,665 GWh in the first eight months of 2026 as average wholesale prices fell from a year earlier.
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Data briefRomania’s economy stalls as weaker consumption offsets investment growth
September 7 provisional figures confirm a 0.4% annual decline in unadjusted second-quarter GDP, with no growth from the previous quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis.
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Sandu discusses peaceful reintegration with Moldova’s new OSCE mission chief
The September 7 meeting focused on regional security, dialogue with Tiraspol and human rights, without announcing a settlement agreement.
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Bosnia completes Kvanj Tunnel breakthrough on Corridor Vc
The breakthrough advances a €125 million motorway subsection south of Mostar, but the route is not yet open to traffic.
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Serbia’s EPS seeks renewable projects and development partners
The state utility has opened a competitive process covering large solar, wind and hybrid projects, alongside smaller biomass, waste and green-hydrogen schemes.
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Romania approves long-term military plans and reviews US troop presence
The security council approved the 2027–2036 equipment plan and a transformation programme to 2044, while reviewing talks with Washington.
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Croatia sends Bradley-equipped contingent to NATO deployment in Poland
The 52-person contingent is Croatia’s first Bradley platoon assigned to a NATO activity, according to its defence ministry.
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