Features

Bulgaria takes steps to deal with EU-outlined shortcomings

12/08/2008

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The Bulgarian government adopted an action plan last week envisioning dozens of measures to deal with organised crime and corruption in the country and ensure the sound management of EU funds.
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Survey finds widespread youth unemployment, discontent in BiH

12/08/2008

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A comprehensive youth survey conducted in BiH this spring indicates the unemployment rate among young citizens exceeds 50%, with many ready to seek work abroad.
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Olympics: Croatia, Montenegro win in basketball, water polo

12/08/2008

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Croatia continues to roll over its opponents in men's basketball, and the Montenegrin men's water polo team dispatched Canada.
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A close call for Turkey's ruling party

08/08/2008

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A decision by Turkey's highest court not to ban the Justice and Development Party has come as relief for many. But has the party learned a lesson from the ordeal?
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Roundup

Diplomatic Diary: Regional leaders gather in China for meetings, Olympics

12/08/2008

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Many Balkan leaders were in Beijing this week to meet with Chinese officials and to attend the Olympic Games. Also in diplomatic news this week: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Reportage

Croatia may leave Non-Aligned Movement

11/08/2008

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Croatia's leaders have a tricky decision ahead of them. The Non-Aligned Movement helped Zagreb win a Security Council seat. But now the country, a new NATO member, is mulling a withdrawal from the organisation Tito founded.
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