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Montenegro Police Detain Drug Suspect Kelmendi's Son
Montenegrin police arrested one of the sons of Kosovo-born narcotics trafficking suspect Naser Kelmendi early on Friday at one of the country's border crossings.
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Kosovo Erects Plaque to Holocaust Victims
Authorities in Pristina have dedicated a commemorative plaque to victims of the Holocaust, a number of whom were saved by Kosovo Albanians during World War II.
Montenegro ‘Failing to Prosecute War Crimes Properly’
No final war crimes conviction has been achieved so far because international law is not properly applied at trials, claims a new report from a Montenegrin rights group.
Amnesty Lists Rights Failings in Balkans in 2012
The Amnesty International Report for 2012 listed war crimes prosecutions and discrimination against sexual and ethnic minorities as among the most pressing rights issues in the Balkans.
Ex Anti-Corruption Kosovo Chief Jailed for Corruption
Five-year sentence for ex-prosecutor who offered to drop investigations against bank officials in exchange for bribes.
Kosovo Mayor Arrested For Alleged War Crimes
Police have detained the mayor of Skenderaj/Srbice, Sami Lushtaku, and four other suspects for alleged war crimes against civilian prisoners during the 1999 conflict.
Howitt Alarmed by Macedonia's EU Prospects
Macedonia's progress towards Europe is in jeopardy, the European Parliament rapporteur warned, blaming both local politicians and the European Council for failing to deliver.
Tour Operators Cash in on Tito Legend
Tour operators across the former Yugoslavia have spied a lucrative and very capitalist opportunity in the cult surrounding the old Socialist dictator.
Serbia Introduces Roma Classes to Schools
As of next school year, pupils in 70 Serbian municipalities will be able to take Roma language classes.
Kosovo, Serbia Agree EU Deal Action Plan
Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have agreed on a harmonized plan to implement the recent Brussels-led agreement, the EU foreign policy chief announced.
Threat to Suspend Bosnia from Council of Europe
The European Parliament is to vote on Doris Pack's proposal that Bosnia be suspended from the Council of Europe for overall lack of progress.
Albanians Apathetic About Election, Poll Shows
A new poll published by TV Ora News and conducted by the Italian company IPR Marketing shows that most Albanians have little interest in the campaign for the June 23 elections.
Serbian Media Urged to Shun Hate Speech
Conference hears calls for further action to prevent hate speech from spreading on the internet.
Extra Detention Sought for Bosnia Federation President
The State Prosecutor has sought two more months' custody for the Federation entity President, Zivko Budimir, along with four others arrested in an alleged bribery case.
Serbia Holds Senior Policeman Over War Crimes
The Serbian special police unit officer detained on suspicion of helping to massacre at least 65 Albanian civilians in a Kosovo village in 1999 is Vladan Krstovic, BIRN can reveal.
Croatia to Claim Refund From War Criminal
Croatia says it wants a 65,000 euro payback from former Croatian general Mirko Norac, who was convicted of war crimes, after it had to compensate the victims’ families.
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Witnesses Change Stories in Kosovo Guerrilla Trials
In two high-profile war crimes trials currently ongoing in Pristina, a series of witnesses have retracted previous statements alleging abuse at Kosovo Liberation Army detention centres.
New Roads to Reform in Bosnia
Zoran Raskovic - The Jackal Who Repented
Culture and Lifestyle
Urban Incubator Transforms Belgrade’s Spanish house
An old ruin in a neglected part of Belgrade, known as the ‘Spanish House’, will serve as the temporary home of a seven-month culture project.
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Serbian Council Warns of Debt Crisis
Serbia's Financial Council said that a budget revision is needed to avoid a looming debt crisis.
