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Analysts support Greek sale of gambling monopoly
18/05/2013
The sale of Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is a start on the privatisation path, analysts say.
Croatia works to erase phantom voters
17/05/2013
With local elections set for Sunday, the ministry of public administration says efforts to establish accurate voter lists is ongoing.
Albanians in Presevo Valley want guaranteed rights
17/05/2013
The majority of citizens believe dialogue and political solutions will guarantee their rights.
Case puts Kosovo, Macedonia at an extradition impasse
15/05/2013
The suspects' dual Kosovo-Macedonian citizenship may delay or even stop their extradition from Kosovo to Macedonia.
Church dignitaries face criticism after remarks
15/05/2013
Some Serbian priests joined north Kosovo Serbs in a protest last week.
Kosovo, Albania look to boost Middle East relations
15/05/2013
Experts advocate a more pragmatic foreign policy between majority Muslim nations and the Middle East.
Bulgarians await formation of a new government
14/05/2013
As expected, Sunday's early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria failed to produce a clear winner.
New corruption charges seen as an indictment of BiH politics
14/05/2013
Authorities say FBiH Deputy Prime Minister Jerko Ivankovic-Lijanovic and others bought votes to sway the 2010 election.
Wiretapping scandal hijacks election campaign in Bulgaria
10/05/2013
The focus of the early parliamentary elections has been overshadowed by a recent wiretapping case.
Regional meetings strengthen co-operation against corruption, crime
08/05/2013
Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.
Analysts question new transfer of authority law
08/05/2013
The Bosnia and Herzegovina government passed the amendments to the state law on conflicts of interest, but NGOs claim the changes fall short of transparency.
Despite warning on violence, Greece won't ban Golden Dawn
07/05/2013
Surge in racist attacks tied to elected extremist party.
Law enforcement re-examines Islamic groups in the Balkans
06/05/2013
An analyst says police are paying special attention to not anger peaceful Islamic followers as they investigate reports of violent extremism.
Albania to crack down on terrorism financers
06/05/2013
A draft law against financing terrorism has been approved by the Albanian government and is being discussed in parliament.
Pristina-Belgrade agreement implementation in limbo, analysts say
03/05/2013
With the milestone of brokering an agreement acheived, officials in Pristina and Belgrade now face the challenge of implementing the plan.