Region tackles unofficial border crossing points2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.
Regional airlines discuss co-operation2013-05-01Seven air carriers in the region plan to increase co-operation. Also in business news: German company Henkel will invest 7 million euros in a factory in BiH, and 15,000 public jobs in Greece will be cut by the end of 2014.
Coca-Cola sets up operations in Bulgaria2013-04-17The soft drink company's move will employ 150. Also in business news: Vodaphone will transfer its main regional operations to Romania, and Serbia, BiH and Turkey plan to boost economic co-operation.
Anti-hate-speech initiative spreading to the Balkans2013-04-05The Council of Europe's new programme seeks to raise youths' awareness of online hate speech.
Balkan tourism aids the journey towards reconciliation2013-04-03A new generation of hostel owners build business relations across international borders.
Albanian farms to benefit from VAT exemptions2013-04-03The initiative is expected to aid 350,000 farms in the country. Also in business news: the Bank of Cyprus is suspending its operations in Romania and Czech power utility CEZ filed a complaint with the European Commission against Bulgaria.
Regional countries strive for gasification2013-03-30By turning from electricity to gas, countries in the region aim to save money and obtain energy stability.
Analysts: Regional solution is a must to curb illegal migration2013-03-07Illegal migration is a security threat to Southeast Europe and requires a regional solution, experts say.
Turkey, Greece look to expand co-operation2013-03-06The two prime ministers signed 25 agreements to boost co-operation. Also in business news: Bulgaria's energy regulator proposed cutting electricity prices and BiH Airlines will launch a new route April 1st.
EU notes problems in handling child abuse2013-02-26A broad-based study examines the problem and offers suggestions to help deal with it.
Region takes part in pan-European immigrant smuggling operation2013-02-05A large illegal immigrant anti-smuggling operation involved 10 countries.
Energy Community hopes to boost regional markets2013-01-28The Energy Community strategy focuses on regional co-operation and supply security.
Economic issues close railway routes in Southeastern Europe2013-01-08Railway operators have cancelled 46 international routes since early December.
Roma are 'between a rock and a hard place'2012-12-29Through a film festival, organisers hope to introduce activism to the Roma.
Kosovo trying to attract more foreign investment2012-12-28A new law aims to help create quality business climate for foreign companies.
New Pristina-Nis motorway to benefit both countries' economies2012-12-04The new highway is expected to become a major transit route to Eastern Europe and the Adriatic.
Region needs joint defence strategy, experts say2012-12-03A joint security and defence strategy could resolve recession impacts on the sector in the Southeast European countries, experts say.
World Bank notes achievements, challenges in Bulgaria2012-11-26With the right policies and investments in public infrastructure and services, Bulgaria could achieve its goal of converging with Europe in the next 20 years, according to the World Bank.
Product control key to curbing tax evasion in Serbia2012-11-08Products supposedly intended for Kosovo Serbs are returned to Serbia and sold, providing tax-free income for some Serbs.
Women quota plan for EU corporations delayed2012-10-30A proposal for the imposition of a 40 percent quota for women on the boards of publicly-listed companies in the EU by 2020 was put on hold.