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thumbnailBook translations cross borders of Serbia, Kosovo
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.
thumbnailRock school mixes sound, ethnicities in Mitrovica
2012-02-22A rock music initiative connecting Serbian and Albanian youths from both sides of the Ibar River and beyond is becoming famous.
thumbnailKosovo seeks increased co-operation with its neighbours
2012-01-18Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia are working to resolve political issues and increase regional economic integration.
thumbnailNew York Balkans summit extols regional co-operation
2011-09-27Balkan leaders agree they can create prosperity if the region reconciles historical differences, acting as a unified bloc.
thumbnailNew US strategy targets global organised crime
2011-07-26Transnational organised crime threatens international security and the global economy, the US administration said.
thumbnailDodik ramps up rhetoric against Turkey's role
2011-07-08Is Turkey helping to deepen or bridge the BiH divide?
Romania, Turkey agree to boost co-operation in fighting drug trafficking, terrorism
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...
Istanbul meeting nets convention on violence against women
2011-05-12ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Officials from 13 countries meeting in Istanbul signed a convention to combat violence against women Wednesday (May 11th). During...
Serbia and Macedonia open new border crossing
2011-05-08BELGRADE, Serbia/SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and his Macedonian counterpart Gordana Jankulovska opened on Friday (May...
thumbnailCross-regional initiative gains new momentum
2011-05-03RECOM could have a decisive role in bringing the truth about war crimes to light, supporters say.
Turkey's Erdogan visits Germany, EU headquarters
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...
thumbnailRegion ramps up joint efforts against trafficking
2011-02-21Selling newborns is the latest twist in Balkan-style organised crime.
thumbnailEU membership "our ultimate goal"
2011-02-14Drita Avdyli, Albanian co-ordinator for MARRI, spoke to SETimes about the organisation's activities and objectives.
Papandreou vows to help Israel develop business ties with EU
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...
Turkey to host talks on Iranian nuclear programme
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...
Russia's Putin to visit Bulgaria
2010-11-03SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit Bulgaria on November 13th, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced on Tuesday (Nov...
thumbnailSerbia, Montenegro join forces against organised crime
2010-11-03Mafia networks in the Balkans frequently flee across borders to escape justice. A new extradition agreement may help stop that.
thumbnailDiplomatic Diary: Montenegro's Djukanovic visits Macedonia
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.
thumbnailDiplomatic Diary: Papandreou awarded Germany's Quadriga Prize
2010-10-05Greece's George Papandreou is praised as a role model. Also in diplomatic news: Serbia and Macedonia sign a readmission agreement.
Greek, Bulgarian police bust trafficking ring
2010-09-19ATHENS, Greece -- Police have detained six people as part of an international police operation against human trafficking, local officials announced S...

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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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