security

thumbnailSerbia's Dacic discusses "reality on the ground"
2012-01-27Serbia's Ivica Dacic says he is determined to take responsibility for providing people with "what they lack above all else: economic development and justice in all spheres".
thumbnailKosovo's Rexhepi says security under control
2010-09-30Kosovo's interior minister describes the situation in the north as "fragile" and says authorities are working with KFOR and EULEX to keep the peace.
thumbnailBanja Luka unhappy with US State Department report
2010-08-17The latest findings on security in Bosnia and Herzegovina have triggered political debate.
thumbnailImproved security keeps more Serbs in Kosovo
2010-08-03Serbs in central Kosovo say they feel safer in the country. UNDP expert Danijela Mitic talks about Serbian life in Kosovo with SETimes.
Security boosted during Serbian minister's visit to RS
2010-06-22BELGRADE, Serbia -- Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed on Monday (June 21st) that there was cause to raise the level of security during his week...
Macedonian minister: security situation under control
2010-05-04SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska insisted on Monday (May 3rd) that police control the security situation and there is no re...
Bulgaria reassures Russia US anti-missile shield is not on agenda
2010-03-17MOSCOW, Russia -- The possible deployment of elements of the US-missile defence shield has not been discussed by parliament or by the government in S...
thumbnailRomania to become "defence pillar"
2010-02-09Bucharest sees both geopolitical and economic benefits from joining the new US missile shield system, despite criticism from neighbouring Russia.
US intelligence official says Kosovo remains source of tension
2010-02-05PRISTINA, Kosovo -- Events in the Balkans will remain the main challenge facing European stability in 2010, according to a report given by US Nationa...
UN Security Council to discuss situation in Kosovo
2010-01-08NEW YORK, United States -- The UN Security Council will discuss the situation in Kosovo on January 22nd, rotating presidency holder China announced o...
Alkalaj says BiH not a terrorist threat
2010-01-08SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj rejects his Israeli counterpart's suggestion that BiH is a potential breeding...
US think tank says Balkans continue to pose security risk in Europe
2009-11-24WASHINGTON, United States -- Organised crime in the Western Balkans continues to threaten security in Europe, according to the US Congressional Resea...
thumbnailCroatian helicopter crews fly for KFOR
2009-10-22NATO newcomer Croatia picks up its share of the load in Kosovo.
Albanian peacekeepers leave for Afghanistan
2009-10-01SHKODER, Albania -- The 15th contingent of Albanian peacekeepers departed for Afghanistan on Tuesday (September 29th) from the military barracks in V...
EULEX-Serbia agreement could be signed this month
2009-09-10BELGRADE, Serbia -- An agreement on police co-operation between EULEX and Serbia should be signed by the end of September, Minister for Kosovo Goran...
Turkey's Gul approves law despite military's objections
2009-07-09ANKARA, Turkey -- President Abdullah Gul approved a controversial new measure Wednesday (July 8th) that allows civilian courts to prosecute military...
thumbnailBiH to host Combined Endeavour
2009-06-18Combined Endeavour will be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time in its 14-year history.
thumbnailKosovo lags in visa liberalisation efforts
2009-06-18Kosovo is the only country in the Balkans that is not being considered for visa liberalisation in the near future.
UN, NATO: Kosovo is peaceful
2009-06-18NEW YORK, United States -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday (June 17th) that the security situation in Kosovo is relatively peacefu...
Greek police trace gun that killed colleague
2009-06-18ATHENS, Greece -- Some of the bullets that killed a police officer Wednesday (June 17th) were from a gun previously used by an ultra-left organisatio...

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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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