In the late 13th century, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine Empire and a weakened Sultanate of the Seljuk of Rum, in what is now Turkey. In just a few generations, this territory had...

Months-old lion cub taken to zoo after being found alone on road in Serbia.Source: AP

Who was Attila the Hun? Attila the Hun is known as the most prolific killer of the Early Middle Ages. But the facts about Attila's life are much more complicated than that. Born into the royalty of a small but ambitious steppe tribe,...

The name Perperikon dates from the Middle Ages. There are at least two theories about the origin and meaning of the name, both associating it with gold and the gold-mining done in the region. Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov...

The Thracian sanctuary near Tatul Village, Momchilgrad Municipality, is one of the most imposing megalithic monuments discovered on the territory of Bulgaria. It lies just 200 m away from the village and approximately 15 km away from...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-Turkish War 1877-78

Discover the vibrant mix of history, culture, and modernity in Athens, Greece. Explore the ancient temples and breathtaking views alongside hip cafes and trendy bars. Don't miss the opportunity to relax in the beautiful National Gardens...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Eastern Crisis

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Edirne Incident

Bill Clinton was the governor of Arkansas before he decided to challenge George H. W. Bush for the presidency. Perceived as young and hip, with his saxophone skills, America fell hard for Bill and he won in 1992. His two-term presidency...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Crimean War

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomes European minister to Hillsborough Castle for talks on immigration crime and security in the Western Balkans.



Minister include: Andreas Friganas (Greece), Maria Tripodi (Italy) Johann...

Visitors to an observatory in Split, Croatia, took in a spectacular celestial display Tuesday during the annual Perseid meteor shower. Meteors were also spotted streaking above a monument tank commemorating the Bosnian War at Bjelasnica...

Widespread reliance on coal and wood fires has a severe impact on air quality, but this year, more people across region seek government action.

Leaders in the Western Balkans have called on Croatia to push EU enlargement to the top of the agenda in the coming months.



It comes as Zagreb took the baton from Finland on 1 January for...

Montenegrin lawmakers approved a bitterly fought over religious law on Friday morning despite all pro-Serb opposition MPs being momentarily detained after clashes broke out in parliament.



Hoping to...

A top European human rights official is demanding immediate closure of makeshift camp, fearing a humanitarian crisis.

From the streets of the Balkan capitals to the heart of Europe, urban forms of art flourishing in the Balkans took center stage this year at the Balkan Traffik festival. Rappers like the Kosovan Elinel took the floor to sing the...

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Berlin for their first talks in several months — part of a Western Balkan summit aimed at ending the deadlock in the region .



German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French...

Sarajevo is the political, social and cultural centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina. But with a long and rich history of religious and cultural diversity, the city has become a symbol of the Bosnian war. Traces...

For the fourth consecutive week, thousands gathered in Montenegro's capital Podgorica to call on President Milo Đukanović to resign over alleged corruption and abuse of office.



The...

Thousands of people took to the streets of the Serbian capital Saturday night in protest against the sitting government and its de facto leader President Aleksandar Vucic.



The protestors...

In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: We meet some of the migrants, dreaming of getting into the EU, but stuck in Serbia, as European leaders prepare to gather at a Western Balkans summit in Sofia.

As EU leaders meet with their Western Balkan counterparts at a summit on Thursday, there'll be a notable absence.



Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won't be at the meetings. Why? Because they involve Kosovo...