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15/05/2008 European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey Ria Oomen-Ruijten said a new constitution is the only way in which the government can ensure separation of state and religion. [Getty Images] |
News
15/05/2008
- UNMIK to ignore results of Serbian elections in Kosovo
- Russia, India, China support resumption of talks regarding Kosovo's status
- Romania's Tariceanu says Italian immigration measures won't target EU citizens
- RS's Dodik says Lajcak has no authority on frozen foreign currency savings debt
- IPA Adriatic programme promotes its activities in Albania
- Albania's Topi calls for stronger ties with Israel
- Greece gripped by another wave of strikes
- Turkey's CHP submits another no-confidence motion against government
- Cyprus bans private ferries to Lebanon
Features
Socialists hold key to next Serbian government
15/05/2008
Parties on both sides of the political divide in Serbia are trying to win the Socialist Party's support for forming a new government following Sunday's inconclusive elections.
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Turkey launches new dialogue with Iraqi Kurds
15/05/2008
Turkey had its first senior official contact with the Iraqi Kurdish regional government, which according to some analysts, could improve the climate for solving the Kurdish issue.
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Police break up human-trafficking ring operating at Skopje's airport
15/05/2008
A police raid dubbed Meni broke up a ring that was smuggling illegal immigrants through Alexander the Great Airport in Skopje. Charging 3,000 to 5,000 euros, it forged travel documents and visas and obtained plane tickets for Kosovars, Chinese, Kurds and Turks.
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Healthcare shortcomings bring deadly results
09/05/2008
An Albanian girl dies from a routine tonsil operation. Bloggers ask why.
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Roundup
Culture and Sports: Albania celebrates Europe Day
14/05/2008
Along with other countries in the region, Albania celebrated Europe Day on May 9th. Also in news: Serbia's Novak Djokovic wins the Rome Masters final, and Albania hosts the first Motor Rally competition.
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Reportage
The ups and downs of Albanian tourism
12/05/2008
Dubbed "Europe's last secret", Albania offers visitors the promise of great hospitality and cuisine -- and not-so-great roads.
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