Croatia’s ruling Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, and its partner won the majority of seats in 14 county assemblies, incomplete preliminary results of local elections show. The State Election Commission said the Democratic Party, SDP won a majority of seats in five of the assemblies, and the Istrian Democratic Party one …

Tough talking Bosnian Serb leader, Milorad Dodik, infamous for his radical rhetoric, appeared to have softened his positions somewhat during a meeting Sunday with Bosnia’s top international envoy, Valentin Inzko. Displaying a rarely affable mood, Dodik pledged cooperation from the government and parliament of the Serb-dominated Bosnian entity of Republika …

US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Kosovo, Bosnia and Serbia next week is awaited with mixed emotions, much anticipation and some high hopes. The visit is seen as proof that President Barack Obama’s administration is ready to take a more active role in the Balkans in order to strengthen …