Football fans step toward acceptance2013-06-18A recent football match has been lauded as a good step in relations between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Amnesty law necessary for Belgrade-Pristina agreement2013-06-18Kosovo's parliament needs to pass the amnesty law before the Belgrade-Pristina agreement can be implemented, Serbia officials said.
Experts suggest ways to speed up war crimes cases2013-06-17Additional local judges and prosecutors and better protections for witnesses are among key steps.
War crimes verdict brings reflection for many2013-06-15Six people were sentenced last month to 111 years in prison for crimes committed in the 1990s conflict.
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.
Serbia will face reform challenges on path to EU2013-06-14The country will have to address numerous reforms once it receives a negotiation start date.
Serbia, Kosovo protect air passengers' rights2013-06-14New flight regulations in Serbia and Kosovo will provide more conveniences for air passengers, officials say.
BiH border police focus of anti-corruption action2013-06-14BiH authorities are targeting police and state officials in anti-corruption stings.
Balasevic unites fans across ethnic divides2013-06-13Bridging generational, ethnic and political divides, singer Djordje Balasevic brings fans in the former Yugoslav countries together.
Europe shows support for Istanbul protesters2013-06-13Officials in the EU warn that the government's harsh treatment of Taksim Square demonstrators could slow its bid to join the Union.
Kosovo parliament seeks rights for Presevo Valley Albanians2013-06-12Presevo Valley Albanians want the same rights as Serbs in northern Kosovo.
Istanbul, Tirana stock exchanges sign co-operation deal2013-06-12The deal between the two markets envisions joint projects and expertise exchange. Also in business this week: More than one-third of Greeks are self-employed, and a new auto parts facility in Romania is expected to create 300 jobs.
Macedonia, Serbia step forward in co-operation2013-06-11The two Balkan countries are making progress in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing co-operation.
Balkans hope to join Turkey in retiring IMF debt2013-06-11Unique circumstances in each country mean that individual approaches may be required to pay off loans.
Human rights report notes discrimination, hate crimes in region2013-06-10Human rights violations continue in the region, according to a recent report by Amnesty International.
Anti-trafficking efforts spread across the Balkans2013-06-10Regional civil societies are attempting to stop human trafficking, while providing assistance and education to victims.
Roma hope to increase visibility in Macedonia2013-06-10An initiative is under way to involve more Roma in the health care system in Macedonia.
Region can solve differences through dialogue2013-06-07The cancellation of the Southeast European Co-operation Process summit is seen as a roadblock in regional co-operation.
Serbia promotes inter-ethnic dialogue2013-06-07The country has made significant gains in advancing tolerance for its 20 national minorities.