Romania

2013-05-24The organisation will help Roma from the region achieve their interests.

2013-05-22The social tourism issue in the UK and Germany can be reduced by better integration policies for Roma communities in Romania and Bulgaria, experts say.

2013-05-21A high-profile corruption case has sparked calls for radical overhaul in the justice system.

2013-05-16Turkey and the Balkans show signs of progress following investments in medical services.

2013-05-15The 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.

2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.

2013-05-13YouthBank fosters youth engagement and social responsibility.

2013-05-01Seven 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.

2013-04-30Kosovo and Romania look towards economic co-operation.

2013-04-24Moving forward on the path to European integration will benefit both countries, analysts said.

2013-04-23Poverty and low levels of enforcement leave children susceptible to low wages, exploitation and the opportunity to better their future through education.

2013-04-22Turkey has clamped down on drug trafficking, accounting 16 percent of global heroin seizures.

2013-04-17Bulgaria can further enhance its role as an active participant in various international and regional military initiatives, according to the country's interim defence minister.

2013-04-17Brussels will aid the two countries in coping with the phenomenon.

2013-04-17The 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.

2013-04-15Poverty is cited as one of the main reasons of why students leave school.

2013-04-15Despite social marginalisation, some members of the region's Roma community have fought for an equal position in society.

2013-04-10Farmers hope to overcome declining milk prices and rising costs by selling directly to consumers.

2013-04-10Kermas Energija will invest at least 270 million euros in the venture. Also in business news: Turkey has a new 5 lira note and Macedonia draws foreign investment.

2013-04-09Serbia decided to introduce tougher legal measures in fighting pedophilia.