Features

BiH clears key hurdle on EU accession path

17/04/2008

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Bosnia and Herzegovina could see a major accord with the EU finalised within weeks, after police reform laws that Brussels has long advocated earned the central parliament's final approval on Wednesday.
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Rice calls for respect of Turkey's secular democracy

17/04/2008

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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges respect for Turkey's "secular democratic principles", in light of a controversial court case to shut down the ruling party.
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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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