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Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro Fail to Qualify for Eurosong
All Balkan contestants in the semi finals on Tuesday failed to qualify for Eurosong. Macedonia and Albania are still hoping they will qualify on Thursday show in Malmo.
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Balkan Contestants Gear Up For Eurovision
Performers from Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will take to the stage for the first semi-final of Eurovision 2013 on Tuesday, closely watched by the glitzy song contest’s Balkan fans.
Balkan Films Make Good Showing in Berlin
Movies from the Balkans have a significant presence at this year's international fim festival in Berlin, which opens on February 7.
Bulgaria Urges EU Not to Neglect Culture
Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has called for EU funding of at least 600m euro for cultural projects in the 2014-2020 programming period.
Tears and Standing Ovations for "The Third Half"
The premiere of the Macedonian movie “The Third Half”, which has already sparked controversy in neighbouring Bulgaria, has received a standing ovation at the Bitola film festival.
Balkan Countries in Bid for Oscar
Among this year's candidates for the Best Foreign Language Film Award is a rich selection of movies from the Balkans dealing with topics from corruption to religion and football.
BIRN to Fund Summer School Participants’ Investigations
Journalists who attended BIRN's summer school 2012 have obtained funds to conduct cross-border investigations.
SEEMO, Balkan Leaders ‘Must Live With Free Media’
Top politicians in the region are still struggling to live with criticism, accusing journalists of undermining national interests and of mafia ties, media organisation says.
Serbia, Bulgaria Museums Reject Macedonian Plea For Copies
Serbian and Bulgarian museums holding archeological treasures found on Macedonian soil have turned down a Macedonian request for them to hand over copies.
Turkey Wins Top South East Europe Film Prize
First prize went to Ozcan Alper’s ‘Future Lasts Forever’ at the seventh South East European Film Festival, which ended on Monday.
Montenegrin Media Most Free in Balkans, Report Says
A survey of world media freedom in 2011 carried out by US-based watchdog Freedom House put Montenegro in top place in the region. Kosovo has also moved up the rankings while Macedonia has moved down.
Miss Bulgaria Loses Her Crown
A Bulgarian jury has revoked its decision to give the crown of Miss Bulgaria 2012 to Ina Mancheva after it was established that a hacker attack manipulated the online vote of the audience.
Press Freedom Violations on the Rise, Watchdog Says
A media watchdog recorded more than 500 press freedom violations over the past year in southeast and central Europe, an increase over 2010 figures.
Macedonians, Montenegrins, Albanians Glued to Facebook
Internet users in Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania simply love Facebook, with almost 90 per cent of them having Facebook accounts, according to a global statistical database maintained by the International Web Stats web page.
'Dinosaur' Pays Visit to Bulgaria's Varna
A 45-meter-long artificial dinosaur has arrived in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna.
Balkan Singers Prepare for Eurovision Kickoff
Performers from Albania, Serbia and Croatia will take the stage tonight for the first semifinal in the 2011 Eurovision contest, an event that is very closely watched by viewers in the Balkans.
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Macedonian Wartime Love Story Angers Bulgarians
A movie set against the background of the deportation and destruction of the Jewish community in Macedonia is causing controversy in neighbouring Bulgaria even before it’s been released.
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Bulgarian Socialists Tasked With Forming Govt
The Socialist Party, which came second in the May 12 elections, received a mandate to form a government from President Rosen Plevneliev on Thursday - after the front-ranking GERB party refused to do so.
Bulgaria May Face Fresh Polls
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Bulgarian Turmoil Deterring Investors
Investors considering Bulgarian markets will be cautious as long as the current political unrest continues, experts warn.
Fitch Urges Reforms in Romania, Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Review South Stream Project
