/Issue/regional_cooperation

2012-03-28For the first time in 40 years, an anthology of modern Serbian literature was published in Albanian in Pristina, and the anthology of Albanian literature in Kosovo was published in Serbian in Belgrade.

2012-02-22A rock music initiative connecting Serbian and Albanian youths from both sides of the Ibar River and beyond is becoming famous.

2012-01-18Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia are working to resolve political issues and increase regional economic integration.

2011-09-27Balkan leaders agree they can create prosperity if the region reconciles historical differences, acting as a unified bloc.

2011-07-26Transnational organised crime threatens international security and the global economy, the US administration said.

2011-07-08Is Turkey helping to deepen or bridge the BiH divide?

2011-05-19BUCHAREST, Romania -- Turkey and Romania agreed on Wednesday (May 18th) to ramp up co-operation in fighting terrorism and drug trafficking. Under the...

2011-05-12ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Officials from 13 countries meeting in Istanbul signed a convention to combat violence against women Wednesday (May 11th). During...

2011-05-08BELGRADE, Serbia/SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and his Macedonian counterpart Gordana Jankulovska opened on Friday (May...

2011-05-03RECOM could have a decisive role in bringing the truth about war crimes to light, supporters say.

2011-02-28BERLIN, Germany -- Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Germany on Sunday (February 27th), where he attended a meeting with about 10,000 Tu...

2011-02-21Selling newborns is the latest twist in Balkan-style organised crime.

2011-02-14Drita Avdyli, Albanian co-ordinator for MARRI, spoke to SETimes about the organisation's activities and objectives.

2011-02-11ATHENS, Greece -- Prime Minister George Papandreou said on Thursday (February 10th) that he will help Israel develop its economic ties and co-operati...

2010-11-08ANKARA, Turkey -- The foreign ministry confirmed on Sunday (November 7th) that Turkey will host talks between Iran and six world powers regarding Teh...

2010-11-03SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit Bulgaria on November 13th, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced on Tuesday (Nov...

2010-11-03Mafia networks in the Balkans frequently flee across borders to escape justice. A new extradition agreement may help stop that.

2010-10-26Montenegro and Macedonia look to boost ties. Also in diplomatic news: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Helsinki, and EU President Herman van Rompuy takes a regional tour.

2010-10-05Greece's George Papandreou is praised as a role model. Also in diplomatic news: Serbia and Macedonia sign a readmission agreement.

2010-09-19ATHENS, Greece -- Police have detained six people as part of an international police operation against human trafficking, local officials announced S...