Annual holiday

I'm going on holiday, but here are a few of the issues to watch for while I'm away.

Kosovo’s Serbs still not happy

There's more trouble in northern Kosovo, as a referendum that was supposed to undo farcical elections turns out to be equally farcical in its turn.

Croatian voters turn out to vote in large numbers, but the opposition makes only minor gains.

Croatia's centre-right prime minister is seeking a third term in office and looks well placed to get it.

Slovakia's authoritarian leader gets the president he wanted, although the relationship between them hasn't always been smooth.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation celebrates its 75th birthday. It's not an ideal solution to European conflict, but it's better than nothing.

More election news from around the world: featuring Turkey, Venezuela, Catalonia and Bulgaria.

A look at election news from around the world, featuring Senegal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Slovakia and Ireland.

Vladimir Putin's "re-election" confirms his country's gradual slide from flawed democracy to unvarnished dictatorship.

The Netherlands' far-right leader gives up his bid to become prime minister as the price for gaining a pathway to power for his party.