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Serbian Parties Hold Secret Talks on Government
Serbian parties are holding informal talks on forming a government but the Progressives say that official talks will start after Tomislav Nikolic's inauguration.
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Serbs Expect Tadic to Reclaim Presidency
Poll shows most Serbs expect the leader of the Democrats to be president once again, especially after gaining the support of the Socialists.
Kosovo Welcomes Haradinaj's Release, Serbia Complains
While Kosovo welcomed the release of former KLA Commander Ramush Haradinaj from detention in the Hague, Serbia says that the ICTY should not have made such a decision.
Croatia to Offer Equal Rights for Gay Couples
The Croatian government wants to give gay couples the right to marry.
Macedonia Albanians Protest Against Police: Live Blog
Balkan Insight brings you live updates on the protests of ethnic Albanians in Skopje and several towns in Macedonia.
Albania Gives EULEX Organ Probe Wide Remit
Albania’s parliament passed a law on Thursday giving EULEX sweeping powers to investigate allegations that the Kosovo Liberation Army, KLA, harvested organs of Serbian prisoners in Albania.
Macedonia on Alert Ahead of Albanian Protests
Police are bracing for trouble ahead of planned Albanian rallies against police arrests of suspects wanted in connnection to the recent killings in Skopje.
Dick Marty Called to Testify on June 18
Despite the lack of clarity surrounding his immunity, Dick Marty has been called to testify in the Medicus Case in June.
Serbia Democrats Shrug Off Election Fraud Claim
While some opposition parties call for the May 6 election results to be annulled, accusing the ruling Democrats of fraud, the OSCE has pronounced the election free and fair.
Pacolli's Credit Card Claims Exposed as False
After Kosovo's wealthy Deputy Prime Minister said that he had never used his official credit card, a Freedom of Information request by Balkan Insight has cast doubt on his claim.
Montenegro Mayor’s Son Admits Slapping Journalist
Son of Podgorica’s mayor tells court that he slapped the editor of Vijesti back in 2009.
Marty Testimony in Medicus Case Undecided
Dick Marty's immunity from appearing in legal proceedings as a former member of the European Parliament and the Council of Europe Rapporteur may prevent him from testifying in the Medicus case.
Haradinaj Returns to Kosovo
Kosovo’s former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj arrived in Pristina on Thursday, after the Hague Tribunal, ICTY, provisionally released him pending the final verdict in his retrial.
Macedonia Braces For Rival Ethnic Protests
Macedonia prepares for ethnic and religious friction on Friday and over the weekend as both Albanians and Macedonians in the country use social networks to organise parallel protests.
Anti-Roma Incidents Criticised in Croatia
Parliamentary committee for minorities condemns recent wave of hate speech directed against Roma community.
Albanians Face Losing Seat in Serbian Parliament
Albanian leader in southern serbia says he will go to court if his community loses its one seat in the national parliament.
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"Croatia’s Putin" Takes Over Tudjman’s Party
Newly elected head of HDZ, Tomislav Karamarko wins the post by reviving the nationalist rhetoric of the 1990s.
Football Wins Amid Political Row over Kosovo Status
Klecka Outcome Embitters Both Serbs and Albanians
Symbols Row Holds Montenegrin Reforms Hostage
Social Networks Mobilise Army of ‘White’ Voters
Belgrade Weighs Up Hopes of City’s New Bosses
New Party Freshens up Montenegro’s Old Politics
Hague Ruling Won’t Help Macedonia in Chicago
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Foreign Soaps Push Out Kosovo Productions
Kosovo’s domestic soaps are falling victim to cheap imports from Turkey and Latin America.
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Construction of Macedonian Motorway Section to Begin
Construction of the remaining section of one of Eastern Europe's key motorway networks, Corridor 10, will begin this summer, Macedonian Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski said today.
