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thumbnailDemocrats, Socialists agree on new Serbian government
2012-05-10Just three days after the May 6th elections, the leaders of the Democratic Party and the Socialist Party of Serbia have agreed to continue their political co-operation.
thumbnailSerbia aims to increase number of women in politics
2012-05-01Through new regulations, Serbia is trying to increase women's influence in political life.
thumbnailIn Belgrade, a new hand at the helm of the government
2012-04-16Assuming the post of acting president until the May 6th elections, Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic said she is ready for the responsibility.
thumbnailVetevendosje: two paths of opposition in Kosovo
2012-02-21Vetevendosje represents a strong opposition in the parliament, but it has also been influential in spreading its views on the street.
thumbnailRomania's new economic plan is met with caution
2012-02-14Increased salaries and pensions are the backbone of the new government's plan for the economy.
thumbnailScepticism, but hope, in Bucharest after a change of government
2012-02-07The new government comes to power amid social tensions and high expectations from the population
thumbnailRomania's prime minister, government resigns
2012-02-06Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned on Monday amid protests against the austerity measures his government has had to impose in recent years in the EU's second-poorest member.
thumbnailOverhaul or extinction: Croatia's HDZ faces uncertain future
2012-01-25Ahead of its upcoming interparty election, analysts question if HDZ will be able to undergo a successful makeover and compete in Croatian politics.
thumbnailRomanian foreign minister sacked over abusive remarks
2012-01-24Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi was attending a meeting with EU counterparts on Monday, when he was sacked.
thumbnailParty infighting takes a toll on Romanian democracy
2011-12-21The recent dismissal of the second man in the state hierarchy shows how far intra-party squabbling can reach.
thumbnailCan HDZ overcome its current hurdles?
2011-12-20An indictment has been filed against HDZ as the party struggles.
thumbnailPolitical deadlock continues in BiH
2011-12-03A meeting of the top six political party leaders of BiH failed to produce results, further angering a public fed up with the impasse.
thumbnailRight-wing partner in new Greek government raises eyebrows
2011-11-22The small right-wing LAOS party, often accused of extremism, joined Greece's ruling coalition.
thumbnailRomania's King Michael: trust democracy
2011-10-28King Michael I's historic moment was also a call for a mature and responsible political class.
thumbnailEnd of SP's boycott draws praise, scepticism
2011-10-18The Albanian opposition ended its two year boycott of parliament, but the bitter rivalry with the ruling DP continues.
thumbnailSerbia: 11 years after Milosevic
2011-10-07Eleven years after the ousting of Milosevic, many in Serbia remain unhappy with the pace of reforms and quality of life.
thumbnailBid to end BiH political stalemate fails again
2011-09-27The prospect of a quick end to the almost 12-month long political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina took another blow on Monday.
thumbnailSandzak and the south are trouble spots for Serbia
2011-09-20Even as it confronts Pristina over northern Kosovo, Serbia is grappling with discontent elsewhere.
thumbnailItaly and Greece ask Albania to unify on European agenda
2011-09-13Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration, ministers say.
thumbnailPublic anger over BiH politicians' holidays
2011-09-07Eleven months without a government did not preclude BiH politicians from taking a month-long vacation at taxpayers' expense.

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Police stage high stakes crackdown against illegal gamblingPolice stage high stakes crackdown against illegal gambling

Long shielded by law enforcement in the Western Balkans, gambling operations are now in police cross-hairs.

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