Minority communities in Montenegro, Kosovo build bridges2013-06-15Kosovo and Montenegro are making efforts to improve the status of minorities.
Experts: EU membership could boost regional security2013-06-15EU membership is the best way to stabilise security in the Balkans, participants at a recent conference said.
Citizens urge authorities to remove waste site in Montenegro2013-06-13Many claim an environmental disaster is unfolding and have joined a human chain blockade to stop waste disposal trucks.
Jansa sentence is a warning to regional politicians2013-06-12Janez Jansa was convicted of seeking a 2 million euro bribe when he was prime minister of Slovenia.
Regional countries boost efforts on HCFC phase out2013-06-06Under the Montreal Protocol, countries in the region need to achieve a reduction in the amount of HCFCs consumed by 2015.
Balkan, Turkish militaries expand medical co-operation2013-06-06Psychological support to soldiers and their families is just as important as field medicine, military experts said.
Serbian government, citizens should 'pay attention to each other'2013-06-05Data shows that the majority of Serbs do not want to participate in politics and distrust political institutions.
Greece receives 1.7 billion euros from the IMF2013-06-05The fund lauded the country's performance in meeting its committments. Also in business news: Montenegro expects the country to be visited by around 1.5 million tourists this summer.
Analysts: battle against drug mafia 'must be constant'2013-05-31Cocaine cartels in the Balkans are very powerful and the region needs to unite its efforts against them, analysts warn.
Albania-Macedonia trade up by 15 percent2013-05-29Businessmen discussed ways to increase co-operation between the two countries. Also in business news: China Glory International plans to invest 1.5 billion euros to build golf courses in Cyprus.
Western Balkans intensify military, intelligence co-operation2013-05-27A recent conference highlights the need for regional countries to work together to address inter-ethnic conflicts, organised crime and terrorism.
Romania's lifting visas for Kosovo could lead to recognition, analysts say2013-05-27By lifting visa requirements for Kosovo citizens, Bucharest might be changing its position on Kosovo's independence, some say.
Parliament collaboration could foster reconciliation2013-05-27Co-operation can help resolve open regional issues and gives education on how to navigate the path to the EU, analysts said.
Regional aviation agencies agree on joint services2013-05-23Exchange of personnel, skills, and knowledge will lower costs in aviation companies.
Croatia works to contain the Tiger mosquito2013-05-22Specialists are urging Croatian authorities to strengthen measures against the Asian tiger mosquito.
Political dialogue, civil society programmes help overcome regional divisions2013-05-20Ongoing efforts of political parties and NGOs help fuel peaceful transformation.
Regional energy shortages require co-operation, analysts say2013-05-18In order to prevent frequent electricity shortages, the Balkans should focus on joint energy projects, according to energy analysts.
Bulgaria, Turkey working on energy projects2013-05-15The joint working groups will target the Nabucco gas pipeline. Also in business news: The International Financial Corporation is holding bank training for financial employees in the region.
Region tackles unofficial border crossing points2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.
Regional meetings strengthen co-operation against corruption, crime2013-05-08Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.