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17/04/2012

Features

Serbia's withdrawal from elections in Kosovo sparks confusion, defiance

17/04/2012

Announcing that there will not be local elections in Kosovo on May 6th, the Serbian government said it will instead appoint municipality leaders.

BiH tries for a fourth time to investigate missing aid

17/04/2012

A parliamentary commission has been appointed to investigate donor funds allocated for post-war reconstruction.

VAT increases pose risk to regional economies

17/04/2012

Analysts say equalising the VAT rates throughout the region would ensure economic stability and development, but would require offsetting measures as well.

Iran cuts oil exports to Greece ahead of EU sanctions deadline

17/04/2012

Greece wrestles with a decision by Iran to stop the flow of crude oil.

Regional theatres: Nobel laureate Ivo Andric is common heritage

13/04/2012

A regional theatre co-production based on a famous novel about tolerance by Ivo Andric opens the door to increased regional cultural co-operation.

Roundup

Albania seeks Turkish investments

11/04/2012

Promising tax breaks, Albania's prime minister calls for Turkish companies to invest. Also in business news: Representatives of 50 countries gathered in Istanbul to attend the 15th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Reportage

University grads face grim employment prospects

16/04/2012

Though the region's education system has under gone reform over the past several years, critics argue it fails to meet the demands of today's job market.