Latest News from the Balkans
Italy 'Won't Single out Romania Immigrants'
Bucharest _ Italy’s Interior Minister reassured his Romanian counterpart that Italy will not single out Romanian immigrants in a planned crackdown on crime.
Serbia Socialist Leader Visits Moscow
Belgrade _ The leader of the Serbian Socialists, Ivica Dacic, traveled to Moscow on Friday in an apparent bid to secure Russian support for his party's involvement in the new coalition government.
16 May 08
Serb Democrats Warn Kostunica over Govt
Belgrade_ Serbian President Boris Tadic's pro-European Democratic Party on Friday warned that the substantial victory it scored in Sunday's general election must not be annulled.
16 May 08
Kosovo Debates Election Reform
Pristina _ Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu on Thursday convened a meeting of senior government officials and representatives of parties with seats in the Assembly to discuss steps that will have to be taken soon in order to proceed with electoral reform.
Macedonians Urged to Vote in Election
Skopje _ An alliance of of more than 100 Macedonian civic organisations on Friday launched a campaign to boost voter participation in the June 1 parliamentary election.
Serbia's Liberals Vow to Stop Nationalist Govt
Belgrade _ Serbia’s Liberal Democratic Party has pledged to help President Boris Tadic’s pro-European bloc in their bid to stop nationalists from coming to power.
Serbia Adopts Budget, Okays Fiat Deal
Belgrade _ Serbia’s outgoing government has adopted the guidelines for next year's budget and given the green light for Italy’s Fiat to buy the country’s only carmaker.
Bulgaria Banks in 'Excellent Condition'
Sofia _ Bulgaria’s Central Bank insists the First Investment Bank and other Bulgarian banks are in "excellent condition" rejecting rumours they face financial woes.
Funding Gaffe Stirs Controversy in Macedonia
Skopje _ Comments by a manager of the London-based chemicals firm Johnson Matthey have stirred controversy in Macedonia over who funds political parties.
Bosnian Teenage Killer Strikes Again
Sarajevo _ A Bosnian teenager has been arrested for attacking and robbing a woman just weeks after he was released from jail for killing an elderly woman.
US Rebuffs Calls For New Kosovo Talks
Pristina _ The United States has rebuffed demands by China, India and Russia for resuming talks on Kosovo’s status, arguing it has already been settled.
16 May 08
Serb Socialists Eye Nationalist Coalition
Belgrade _ Serbia’s Socialists say they have agreed on the principles for forming a government with nationalist parties on all levels.
Bosnia Serb War Invalids Demand Benefits
Sarajevo _ Several hundred Bosnian Serb war veterans have held protests in Banja Luka, demanding bigger social benefits.
Turkey To Assist Kosovo Transport
Pristina _ Kosovo and Turkey say they will soon reach two transport agreements as part a cooperation and exchange programme.
EU Ambassador Criticises Macedonia
Skopje _ The EU’s ambassador to Macedonia has warned that the recent spate of pre- election violence could hamper the country’s EU bid.
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