Justice and law enforcement

thumbnailCorruption case shocks Romanian justice system
2013-05-21A high-profile corruption case has sparked calls for radical overhaul in the justice system.
thumbnailMiskovic indictments help anti-corruption efforts
2013-05-16By pressing charges stemming from corruption against one of Serbia's most influential businessmen, observers said the state is earning the public's support.
thumbnailCase puts Kosovo, Macedonia at an extradition impasse
2013-05-15The suspects' dual Kosovo-Macedonian citizenship may delay or even stop their extradition from Kosovo to Macedonia.
thumbnailMacedonian police work with Germany, Austria to bust 'Frankfurt Mafia'
2013-05-13Co-ordinated international police action packs a punch to drug group.
thumbnailPolice deal blow to artifact theft in Macedonia
2013-05-10Officials from the office for protection of cultural heritage are among 19 suspects arrested.
thumbnailRegional meetings strengthen co-operation against corruption, crime
2013-05-08Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.
thumbnailIllegal transplant case highlights need for control in Kosovo
2013-05-07Kosovo analysts said a recent criminal case highlights the need for government regulations.
thumbnailAfter UN debate, questions persist about tribunal's role
2013-05-03Reactions to the tribunal's impact are mixed across the region.
thumbnailLegal experts debate venue to retry war crimes cases
2013-05-02Members of the National Liberation Army charged with war crimes during the Macedonian conflict in 2001 were given amnesty, and a venue is being sought for a retrial.
thumbnailCorruption fight a 'priority,' BiH minister says
2013-04-29The arrest of FBiH President Zivko Budimir and 18 other officials is a major crackdown on organised crime, agency said.
thumbnailExperts laud Macedonia corruption arrest
2013-04-26Macedonia is making an effort to crack down on corruption, officials and analysts said.
thumbnailDefendants to testify in embassy fire trial
2013-04-23Five years after one person died in the rampage, 12 people are on trial in Belgrade.
thumbnailAlbania collaborates with EU to combat organised crime
2013-04-23Sharing specialised technology and other co-operation results in more drug arrests, extradition of traffickers and seizure of criminals' assets.
thumbnailRegional co-operation praised in drug arrests
2013-04-20Regional police, judiciary action results in arrests of organised crime group for drug smuggling.
thumbnailBiH court prepares to close war crimes cases
2013-04-13Judicial officials said BiH's judicial system is fully capable and ready to deliver just sentences in the war crimes cases.
thumbnailSerbia raises penalties against pedophiles
2013-04-09Serbia decided to introduce tougher legal measures in fighting pedophilia.
thumbnailHague conviction sparks mixed reactions
2013-04-01The most recent ICTY war crimes judgement points to Serbia's involvement in the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
thumbnailRomanians question Adrian Nastase's political future
2013-03-30Opinions differ on whether the former prime minister should return to politics after serving his prison term for corruption.
thumbnailKosovo parliament withdraws from court case involvement
2013-03-28Division of powers between branches of government, as spelled out in the constitution, is at issue.
thumbnailJudicial reforms make courts more efficient in Macedonia
2013-03-22The makeover of the judiciary sector in Macedonia is drawing praise.

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