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Croatian Officer Acquitted of Killing Elderly Serbs
Former Croatian Army officer Tihomir Savoric, who has previously been convicted of war crimes, was acquitted alongside two other soldiers of killing four Serbs in Bosnia in 1995.
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Bosnian Serb PM Sparks Regional Furore
Sarajevo _ Remarks by the Premier of Bosnia’s Serb entity that the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina was ‘imposed’ on them has sparked condemnation across the region.
30 May 08
European Parliament Flies Kosovo Flag
Pristina _ The Kosovo flag has been flown over the European Parliament in Brussels.
Croatia Jails War Crimes General
Zagreb _ A Croatian general has been sentenced to seven years in jail for war crimes against ethnic Serbs but another general has been acquitted.
30 May 08
Serb Minister Stands by Croatia Remark
Belgrade _ Serbia’s Foreign Minister stood by remarks that Croatia ‘ethnically-cleansed’ thousands of Serbs in 1995, despite protests over the comments from Zagreb.
Hungary Eyes Bigger Stake in Croatia Oil Firm
Zagreb _ Hungary’s MOL may increase its stake in Croatia’s oil monopoly INA in a move worrying Croats over who will control petrol prices.
Balkan States Tighten Wildlife Protection
Belgrade _ Six Balkan countries are to boost cross-border conservation efforts in an area of the Balkans especially rich in wildlife.
UN: Balkans Surprisingly Safe
Belgrade _ The Balkans region is, surprisingly, one of the safest in Europe, according to a United Nations report.
29 May 08
Investors Await End of Serbian Coalition Talks
Belgrade _ Foreign investors are awaiting the make-up of Serbia’s ruling coalition before they move to invest an estimated €1 billion in the country’s economy, an official says.
Croatia Unveils Court Reforms
Zagreb _ Croatia has unveiled a second phase of judicial reforms in a bid to boost its efforts to join the European Union.
Croatia Could Finish EU Talks 'By 2009'
Zagreb _ Croatia could finish talks on EU accession by the middle of next year, the President of the European Commission says.
Croatia Slams Serbia's Ethnic Cleansing Claim
Zagreb _ Croatian leaders have condemned remarks by Serbia’s Foreign Minister who accused Zagreb’s forces of the ethnic cleansing of thousands of Serbs in 1995.
27 May 08
Serbia: Brammertz Report Biased
Belgrade_ Serbia blasted the new ICTY Chief Prosecutor on Tuesday, warning of "unnecessary bias" in his first report to the Security Council on Belgrade's cooperation with the Hague Tribunal.
Serbia Must Maintain Growth, Djelic Says
Belgrade _ Serbia must maintain a steady rate of growth if it wants to secure its target of 10 billion Euros in investment annually, the country’s pro-Western Deputy Prime Minister said.
26 May 08
Five Jailed for Meat Smuggling in Sandzak
Novi Pazar_Five people have been jailed following last week's poultry scare in Serbia's Muslim-dominated Sandzak region, after police broke up a network of smugglers from neighboring Kosovo.
26 May 08
Serbia Says IJC Has No Jurisdiction in Suit
Belgrade_ The International Court of Justice at The Hague on Monday began a preliminary hearing on the Croatian lawsuit against Serbia for alleged genocide committed during the 1991-95 war.
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Boosting the Balkans’ Progress Towards the EU
Ten years after the Thessaloniki summit, the EU enlargement process for the western Balkans needs an injection of new energy.
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Croatian Airlines Staff End Strike
Croatian Airlines flight attendants agreed to end the strike against jobs and wage cuts on Tuesday, after edight days.
