Features

EU calls for quick formation of new Serbian government

13/05/2008

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EU officials urged Serbia on Monday to move quickly in forming a government that can accelerate on the road to European integration.
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Ljuboten trial ends at The Hague

13/05/2008

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After 13 months, the trial of former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski and former security officer Johan Tarculovski is over.
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BiH parliament approves new voting procedures for Srebrenica

08/05/2008

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People who lived in Srebrenica until the 1992-1995 conflict but now reside elsewhere will be able to participate in the municipality's local elections later this year.
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Reportage

The ups and downs of Albanian tourism

12/05/2008

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Dubbed "Europe's last secret", Albania offers visitors the promise of great hospitality and cuisine -- and not-so-great roads.
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Regional Roundups

Diplomatic Dairy: British royals visit Turkey

13/05/2008

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Queen Elizabeth II is in Turkey this week. Also in diplomatic news: French Prime Minister Francois Fillon visited Cyprus, and Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha attended a session of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers.
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Science and Technology: Pristina receives high-tech forensics lab

12/05/2008

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A US-sponsored forensics lab opened in Pristina. Also in the news: the Montenegrin seashore faces serious pollution, and Romania's hi-tech market is expected to reach 7 billion euros this year.
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Business: Rhodes voted Europe's top tourist destination

09/05/2008

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Users of a popular internet service chose a Greek island as their favourite place for travel in Europe. Also this week: Republika Srpska's Telekom Srpske posted 14m euros in profits.
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Culture and Sports: 54th Flower Exhibition opens in Athens

07/05/2008

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Over 2,000 flower and plant varieties are on display in the Greek capital. Also this week: Bucharest hosts an international jazz competition.
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Blog review

Healthcare shortcomings bring deadly results

09/05/2008

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An Albanian girl dies from a routine tonsil operation. Bloggers ask why.
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