Features

Romanian lawmakers block corruption probes of former top officials

13/08/2008

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Romania's anti-corruption department failed on Wednesday to win the parliamentary approval required to launch investigations into two former top officials, including ex-Prime Minister Adrian Nastase.
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UNMIK begins reconfiguration; staff cut by 70%

13/08/2008

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UNMIK, the interim civilian administration in Kosovo, begins a sweeping personnel cutback this week nearly a decade after its establishment in June 1999 by Security Council Resolution 1244.
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Olympics: Romania beats out Russia for gymnastics bronze

13/08/2008

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A new generation of Romanian gymnasts made its mark in Beijing on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Serbian tennis stars Jankovic and Djokovic advanced in their quest for gold.
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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

Culture and Sports: Israeli producer takes first prize at Kosovo's Dokufest

13/08/2008

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An Israeli producer wins Kosovo's first Dokufest prize in Prizren. Also in cultural news this week: Greece opens its first cultural centre in Belgrade, and cultural tourism in Albania is on the rise.
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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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