
Despite Kosovo’s unexploited mineral reserves, the number of firms interested in exploring their potential is declining.
Pristina | 01 September 2010 | By Besiana Xharra

Four former state concerns, including Pristina’s Grand Hotel, have days to stump up pay 18.5 million euro in fines for failing to meet agreed investment targets - or have their assets seized.
Belgrade | 27 August 2010 | By Gordana Andric





Power cuts in Bulgaria’s southern seaside resorts are putting additional pressure on the local tourism industry, already hit hard by the economic crisis.

Pristina’s Ulpiana neighbourhood, mostly comprising Yugoslav-era apartment blocks, is now home to an eye catching eight-storey building corresponding to current architectural trends and standards.

Bulgaria does not need to take a loan from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, over the next two years as the country's economy is doing well, the finance minister has said.

Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.

The first phase of a planned 44-kilometre pipeline in Southern Albania will be completed in 2011, Canadian-based Bankers Petroleum has announced.

Here are the top stories in Serbia’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.

The Bulgarian Socialist party (BSP) is seeking support for bringing a no-confidence vote against the current government, the party's leader has said.

Proposed closer ties with Russia cannot replace Macedonia’s strategic goals of joining the EU and NATO, local observers say.

Salaries and pensions in Serbia will go up in January 2011, representatives of the IMF and Serbian government have agreed.

The governments of Bulgaria and Abu Dhabi are considering building a Formula 1 Track near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, the city's local government has said in a statement.
14 July 2010
Debates about corruption have dominated the front pages of the newspapers with local politicians and internationals alike pledging their support to fight corruption in Kosovo.
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