Latest News from the Balkans
Montenegro's Top Cleric Declares Poet Njegos a Saint
The Serbian Orthodox Church’s top cleric in Montenegro, Metropolitan Amfilohije Radovic, has declared 19th-century prince and poet Njegos a saint.
Serbia to Rebuild WWII Death Camp as Memorial
The Belgrade authorities plan to reconstruct the ‘Judenlager Semlin’ concentration camp, where more than 7,000 Jewish women and children were killed, turning it into a memorial centre.
Depeche Mode Concert Lights Up Belgrade
One of the most successful electro bands of all time, Depeche Mode performed a breathtaking show in the Serbian capital in front of around 30,000 fans.
Bulgaria May Face Fresh Polls
Bulgaria may hold new early elections in just few months, a key figure from the biggest political party has said.
Croatia's HDZ Declares Local Election Victory
Croatia's main opposition party, the Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, declared victory after Sunday's polls, although second-round run-off votes are to be held in the country's four biggest cities.
Balkan States ‘Must Back Truth Commission Now’
Campaigners for the RECOM reconciliation initiative said they had done all they could to promote a cross-regional truth committee and it was time for political leaders to act.
Kosovo Begins ‘Tolerance and Reconciliation Week’
Officials have launched a week-long series of events aimed at raising awareness about tolerance, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence between different religious faiths in Kosovo.
Tensions Rising Inside Ruling Coalition in Romania
First major misunderstandings put at stake the solidity of center-left ruling coalition in Romania
Probe of Government's ‘Skopje 2014’ Revamp Begins
Anti-corruption fighter Slagjana Taseva has been appointed head of a municipal review commission to probe the financing of the government-sponsored revamp of Macedonia's capital.
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Macedonia Starts Construction of First Wind Farm
Macedonia’s state-owned power utility company ELEM has begun the construction of the country’s first wind farm in an investment worth 55 million euro.
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Ashton Congratulates Croatia on EU Entry
Brussels' foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has congratulated Croatian President Ivo Josipovic on the country's EU accession, which is set for July 1.
German Foreign Minister Encourages Serbia’s EU Progress
Foreign minister Guido Westerwelle expressed hopes that Serbia’s deal with Kosovo would be properly implemented so that Belgrade will get a start date for EU accession talks.
Museum Lovers Prepare for Insomnia
Cultural institutions across Serbia will open their doors overnight on May 18th for the tenth Night of the Museums offering an attractive mix of exhibitions and performances.
Albanian Businesses Pessimistic About Economy
A survey published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania reveals that the majority of its members saw an economic downturn in 2012 and expect worse in 2013.
Bosnian Woman Jailed for Torturing War Prisoners
Monika Karan-Ilic, one of the few women tried in Bosnia for war crimes, has been convicted of torturing and abusing detention-camp prisoners in Brcko and jailed for four years.
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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.
Zoran Raskovic - The Jackal Who Repented
