Features

Greece to become part of South Stream gas pipeline project

16/04/2008

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An agreement expected in Moscow this month would bring Greece into a joint venture to build a 900km pipeline under the Black Sea.
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Another bridge in BiH added to UNESCO's World Heritage List

16/04/2008

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The Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic Bridge, considered a architectural masterpiece, made the list last month.
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Anti-smoking campaign underway in Macedonia

16/04/2008

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A complete ban on smoking in public places will begin, and manufacturers must print photos of smokers' diseased organs on cigarette packs.
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NATO invitation a "victory" for Albania

11/04/2008

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Bloggers welcome the Alliance's decision as a milestone for the Balkan country, while noting that challenges lie ahead.
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Roundup

Culture and Sports: Romanian gymnast wins gold

16/04/2008

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Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa strikes gold in Germany. Also in news this week: US film director Stan Dragoti will promote a positive image of Kosovo, and two competitors from Serbia won a traditional street race in Sarajevo.
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Reportage

Mungiu: I want my characters to look like people from the street

14/04/2008

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Romanian film director Cristian Mungiu won the coveted Palme d'Or at Cannes for his movie "4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days". In an interview with SETimes correspondent Alina Bandila, Mungiu discusses his approach to moviemaking and his response to worldwide success.
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