Features

Skopje urged to avoid election problems, improve political dialogue

10/11/2008

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A new EC report credits Macedonia with progress in key areas but signals concern over irregularities at the polls.
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Croatia gets good news from Brussels

10/11/2008

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The EC's Progress Report on Croatia gives a clear opportunity to the candidate country to wrap up accession talks by the end of 2009 and join the Union by 2011.
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Historic election a lesson in democracy, bloggers write

07/11/2008

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Barack Obama's victory in the US presidential election elicits positive comment in the region.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Bulgaria, China sign co-operation pact

10/11/2008

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Bulgaria and China reach a co-operation agreement. Also in science and technology news: Romanian archaeologists unearth Bronze Age findings, and Sofia will begin free wireless internet service in its parks.
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Reportage

Kosovo village's widows and orphans still struggling

10/11/2008

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A small Kosovo village is still enduring the consequences of a horrible massacre during the 1990s conflict. Local widows and orphans make ends meet with just 130 euros per month, and hold hope that a conviction will ultimately lead to some degree of justice.
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