Pro-Russian nationalists aghast at choice of UK-educated Ana Brnabic

Political crises and tense relations still dog region more than 20 years after war’s end

Critics see danger in Aleksandar Vucic's political dominance

Tussle with EU for regional influence as Belgrade blames Croatia for blocking accession

Relations between the two soured by disputes over conflict from collapse of Yugoslavia

Belgrade opens first EU accession ‘chapters’ as envoys warn Bosnian Serb leaders

Serbia and rights groups alarmed by Hungary, as Austria reintroduces border checks

Austrian police confirm 59 men, eight women and four children suffocated in truck

At least 20 found dead in an abandoned refrigeration lorry close to capital Vienna

British UN draft resolution on Srebrenica massacre fuels anger among Bosnian Serbs

Balkan neighbours should be brought closer to EU membership, says Creighton

Belgrade seeks to cut ties with dark past in bid to secure EU future

Countries normalise ties after years of conflict and tension, paving the way for reconciliation and talks on joining EU

Negotiations collapse after 14 hours of talks in Brussels

Autonomy for Kosovo Serbs key issue as Belgrade and Pristina eye EU rewards during Ireland presidency

Deal must be done by mid-April if EU membership bids to get boost during Irish presidency