Latest News from the Balkans
Trial for War Crimes in Eastern Croatia Continues
Two residents of the Croatian village of Lovas testify that Serbian army introduced forced labour during the occupation of eastern Croatia in 1991.
Motives for Attack on Albanian Soldiers Unclear
Three days after the attack in Afghanistan, which killed a captain and gravely wounded a corporal, statements from the Albanian Ministry of Defence fail to clarify the motives.
Report: Worrying Status of Refugees in Montenegro
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, ECRI, has issued its first report on Montenegro, expressing concerns over the status of refugees in the country.
Arrests in the Dretelj Camp Case
Four Bosnian Croats have been arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of committing war crimes against Bosnian Serbs in the Dretelj camp, Capljina, in May 1992.
Kosovo and Serbia Resume Brussels Talks
EU-led talks between Kosovo and Serbia continued on Tuesday after months of deadlock over the Kosovo's representation in regional meetings and over border management.
Kosovo Farmer Blames KFOR for Stressed Chickens
A poultry farmer whose business failed blames NATO helicopters for stressing out his chickens..
Kosovo Culture to Premiere in Vienna
A play by Jeton Neziraj, “Yue Madeline Yue,” is among the long list of Kosovo cultural highlights to feature at a Vienna festival later this month dedicated to Kosovo.
Croatia's Jobless Up by Half Since 2008
The number of people out of work in Croatia rose from 219,300 in August 2008 to 334,351 at the end of January.
Arkan's Tigers on Trial for Crimes Against Roma
Belgrade’s Special Court held a preliminary hearing on Wednesday for the trial of Serbian former paramilitaries charged with war crimes against Roma in July 1992
Serbia's Public Information Act Tops Global Ranking
A group of experts has rated Serbia's public information act No 1 on the planet, though critics say wording is one thing, action another.
New Brezovica Must Aim at “Premium” Market
A masterplan for a new ski resort in Kosovo – which will be five times the size as Mavrovo in Macedonia – recommends that a new ski system should offer the best skiing and accommodation facilities in the region, with prices to match.
Kusturica Mini-Town Dismays Bosniak Campaigner
Bosniak rights campaigner Bakira Hasecic says building of Andric Grad forms part of a Serb drive to "finish off what they didn't complete in the war", that is, make Visegrad a truly Serbian town.
Two Kosovo Albanians Witnessed Jackals Crime
Two residents of Kosovo village Cuska testified on Tuesday in front of Belgrade Special Court in case against members of Serbian paramilitary group Jackals for war crimes committed in 1999.
Not Guilty Pleas in Silos War Camp Case
Seven Bosniaks accused of running three wartime prison camps, plead not guilty for the crimes committed against Bosnian Serb and Croat civilians and prisoners of war in the period between 1992 and 1996.
Visegrad Film Week Opens In Sarajevo
The Visegrad film week started in Sarajevo on February 20 showing 'The Battle for Warsaw 1920' by the Polish director Jerzy Hoffman.
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Hilltop University ‘Threatens Ohrid’s UNESCO Status’
Prominent architects say plan to build a university in the heart of the town, called Plaosnik 2014, could jeopardise Ohrid’s place on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
Kosova Petrol “Occupying” Croatian Property
Banja Luka Residents Fear For Kastel’s New Look
Vukovar Still Imprisoned by its Bloody Past
Margarita Tsatsa – Nikolovska: Discontent in Macedonian Judiciary is Permanent
Prison Drug Abuse is a Ticking Bomb
Serbia’s Ageing Ballerinas Stifle Young Dancer’s Hopes
Macedonia Needs Cultural Understanding, Not Just Peace Pacts
Foes Reunite after Albania Corruption Scandal
Bujanovac Remains Town Where Streets Have no Name
Secret Indictments Offend Victims
Croatia Unveils First Spending Cuts Since Independence
Serbia Runs Risks in Racing For UN Post
Artists Long to Escape Kosovo Ghetto
