Features

Bulgarian tycoon charged with tax fraud, out on bail

13/11/2008

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Bulgarian prosecutors charged one of their country's richest businessmen Wednesday with gross tax crimes and conspiracy to commit property fraud.
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EC urges Albania to fight corruption, improve judicial system

13/11/2008

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Last week's progress report on Albania by the European Commission said the country must intensify its fight against corruption, money laundering, drug trafficking and organised crime.
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Violence chips away at Croatia's sense of security

13/11/2008

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Although Croatia has a low crime rate, a spate of recent incidents has unnerved many in Zagreb.
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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

Culture and Sports: Actor James Belushi visits Albania

12/11/2008

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US actor James Belushi visits Albania. Also in cultural and sports news: Athens hosts the International Digital Film Festival, and a reading campaign spreads throughout Bulgaria.
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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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