Latest News from the Balkans
Montenegro in Water Polo Triumph over Serbia
Podgorica _ Montenegrins are celebrating their country’s accolade as Europe's new water polo champion after securing a victory over Serbia on Sunday.
Polish Bus Crash Driver Detained in Serbia
Belgrade _ A Serbian judge has ordered the detention of the driver of a Polish bus which crashed near Belgrade killing six people and injuring dozens on Friday.
Wife of Bulgarian Soccer Club Boss Kidnapped
Sofia _ Kamelia Boncheva, the wife of Angel Bonchev, the President of Bulgarian soccer club Litex, has also been kidnapped while paying part of a ransom for the release of her husband.
14 Jul 08
Macedonia 'Name' Row Talks Resume
Skopje _ Media in Skopje have low expectations as the UN mediator in the Greece-Macedonia ‘name’ row is due to meet Athens’ negotiator in New York.
14 Jul 08
Serb Socialist Leader: Hague Not Priority
Belgrade _ Serbia’s cooperation with The Hague tribunal is “an obligation but does not have to be a priority,” argues the leader of the Socialists and new Interior Minister Ivica Dacic.
Croatia 'Unlikely to End EU Talks in 2009'
Zagreb _ Croatia could open all the remaining chapters on its EU accession by autumn 2009 but it is unlikely they will be closed that year, Slovenia’s Foreign Minister says.
14 Jul 08
Croatia Unions Argue Govt Ignoring the Poor
Zagreb _ Croatian trade unions are accusing the government of adopting measures that have only helped the rich amid soaring oil and food prices.
14 Jul 08
EU Calls on Serbia to Cooperate with Hague
Belgrade _ The EU’s Enlargement Commissioner has called on Serbia’s new government to cooperate with The Hague war crimes tribunal so Belgrade can move closer to the bloc.
Mediterranean Union Gets Albania's Backing
Tirana _ Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has given his backing to French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s efforts to create a union of Mediterranean states.
14 Jul 08
Bosnian Serb PM Condemns State Television
Sarajevo _ The Premier of Bosnia’s Serb-dominated entity has accused state-run television, BHT, of bias, arguing Serbs in the entity should refuse to pay for its services.
Croatian President Hails Mediterranean Union
Zagreb _ Croatia’s President said he hopes the new Mediterranean Union will go a long way in boosting the regional economy and stability following an inaugural summit in Paris.
One Dead as Tragedy Hits Serbia's Exit
Novi Sad _ One person was killed when part of a tree collapsed on two tents at a campsite set up for revellers at the Exit festival in northern Serbia.
Socialists End Belgrade Deal with Nationalists
Belgrade _ Serbia’s Socialists have cancelled a deal with the nationalists on sharing power in the capital, increasing the chance of new local elections in Belgrade.
12 Jul 08
Macedonia to Elect New Government
Skopje _ Premier Nikola Gruevski has handed the programme and outline of proposed ministers for Macedonia’s new government.
US President to Welcome Kosovo Leaders
Pristina _ US President George Bush will welcome Kosovo’s President and Prime Minister when they visit Washington on July 21, the White House has confirmed.
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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.
17 May 13
Zoran Raskovic - The Jackal Who Repented
