Authors: Ana Mladenović, Uroš Stojadinović, Vladica Cvetković & Dejan Prelević

Abstract:
The Central Balkan region offers particular insights into the very last episodes of the life of oceanic domains that existed between Adria and Europe. This special issue highlights some of the latest developments in the geological research of this critical area with a rather small but eclectic selection of papers aimed at a better understanding of the geodynamics of the long-lasting Adria – Europe convergence. The road ahead involves more detailed investigations and key studies, including sedimentology, geochronology, provenance and microtectonics, to enhance further our knowledge about the issues opened or discussed in this volume.