Latest Analysis from the Balkans
Business Insight: Bosnia Gets its First Biofuel Plant
A planned biofuel plant will boost Brcko’s economy and bring greener fuel to Europe - but not yet to most of Bosnia’s own motorists.
Obituary: Macedonia`s Singer Who Touched the Hearts of Millions
To many outside the Balkans, the magnitude of the reaction to Tose’s death is difficult to understand and might even seem extreme.
Kosovo Parties Mull Post-Election Coalition
Kosovo’s rapidly changing political scene makes it hard to predict the most likely government make-up after the November 17 elections.
Albanian Tourism between Statistics and Reality
Confusing statistics about tourism cannot hide the grim reality facing many who are trying to make a living from Albania’s holiday industry.
Corruption in Focus of Croatia Vote
Croatia’s parties are competing in making pre-election promises to root out corruption, but when it comes to action, the results are less impressive.
Kosovo's Daily Bread Gets Expensive
Increasing bread prices and market instability are pushing more and more Kosovars to the edge of poverty.
EU Countries Prepare to Recognise Kosovo Independence
As a unilateral declaration of independence becomes increasingly certain, some EU countries may recognise Kosovo without waiting to secure consent of all member states.
Bosnia Faces Tough Choices over Free Trade
As Sarajevo moves towards reneging on its free trade commitments, the EU joins critics who warn this backsliding may damage Bosnia’s economy.By Drazen Simic in Sarajevo
IN DEPTH: Auditors Lambast Culture of Corruption in Bosnia
Corruption, waste and poor accounting condemn Bosnia to life in economic slow lane.By Nidzara Ahmetasevic in Sarajevo
Strains Tell within Europe over Kosovo
Trapped between the tough and exclusive positions adopted by the US and Russia, even the semblance of EU unity over Kosovo is falling apart.By Branka Trivic in Belgrade
Power Cuts Threaten Lifeblood of Albanian Economy
Constant outages are undermining the small businesses on which Albania’s hopes of recovery depend.By Besar Likmeta in Tirana
Kosovo Albanians Worry about Russia's Veto
While the politicians profess confidence in the UN Security Council, ordinary Kosovars have more faith in American power.
By Krenar Gashi in Pristina and Podujevo
Romania: Basescu Survives Impeachment Vote
But most observers are worried that the referendum's results will not halt the ongoing political crisis.Washington Summit Aims to Revive Bosnia's reforms
While US hopes talks can kickstart stalled constitutional package, few local experts are optimistic.Djindjic Trial 'Failed to Identify Political Background'
While late premier’s allies praise the guilty verdicts, many regret that the trial never explained who ordered the killing.