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22 Apr 08

Serbia Won't Seek Croatia WWII Money

Zagreb _ Serbia’s President said his country will not seek compensation from Croatia over crimes committed against Serbs during the Second World War.

22 Apr 08

Police Probe Macedonia Poll Violence

Skopje _ Macedonian police are investigating two separate incidents where an ethnic Albanian politician was targeted with a bomb and the local office of an Albanian party was torched.

22 Apr 08

Serb Democrats: EU Deal Unlikely

Belgrade _ The likelihood that Serbia will sign a pre-membership deal with the EU ahead of the May 11 election is getting slimmer, a Belgrade official believes.

22 Apr 08

No Recognition But Slovakia Backs Kosovo

Pristina _ Slovakia sees Kosovo as an equal partner in the mutual cooperation despite refusing to recognise its independence, the Slovak Foreign Minister says.

22 Apr 08

Italians Eye Serbia Car Factory

Belgrade _ Italian car-maker Fiat is interested in buying the only Serbian vehicle manufacturer, the country’s outgoing Economy Minister says.

22 Apr 08

Bulgaria PM In Major Cabinet Reshuffle

Sofia _ Bulgaria’s Prime Minister has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle following a string of corruption scandals.

22 Apr 08

Bosnia Serbs Sentenced for Wartime Shooting

Sarajevo _ The first instance Trial Chamber has sentenced Mirko (son of Spiro) Pekez and Milorad Savic to 21 years imprisonment each, while Mirko (son of Mile) Pekez has been sentenced to 29 years imprisonment.

22 Apr 08

Bosnian Serb Sentenced for War Crimes

Sarajevo _ The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has sentenced Dusan Fustar to nine years imprisonment for crimes committed in Keraterm detention camp.

22 Apr 08

Albania Approves Constitutional Reforms

Tirana _ Albania’s Parliament has approved a new set of constitutional amendments that will introduce proportional representation in Parliament.

22 Apr 08

Macedonia Slams 'Offensive' Greek Offer

Skopje _ Greece’s offer of economic support in exchange for Macedonia changing its name is exceptionally rude and derogatory, a government spokesman argues.

22 Apr 08

EU 'Will Find Ways' on Integrating Kosovo

Pristina _ The EU will find ways on how to forge economic deals with Kosovo, the bloc’s Enlargement Commissioner says.

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22 Apr 08

EU Approves Serbia Milk & Dairy Exports

Belgrade _ A EU commission has granted Serbia the right to export milk and dairy products into the bloc.

22 Apr 08

Bosnia MP Faces Journalist Assault Charge

Sarajevo _ A deputy in Bosnia’s State Parliament is facing possible criminal charges for assaulting journalists, according to reports.

22 Apr 08

EU Parliament Against Kosovo Serb Poll

Pristina _ A delegation from the European Parliament has condemned Serbia’s plans to hold local elections in Kosovo.

22 Apr 08

Serb PM: EU Deal Not in Country's Interests

Belgrade _ Serbia’s caretaker Prime Minister says a pre-membership deal with the EU is not in the country’s interests.

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20 May 13

Serbia’s Right-Wingers Dream of Nationalist Resurgence

The protests over the Kosovo agreement revealed deep divisions among Serbia's right-wingers, but they could still become a serious force if they tap into public disappointment with the government.

17 May 13