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Croatia to Claim Refund From War Criminal
Croatia says it wants a 500,000 euro payback from former Croatian general Mirko Norac, who was convicted of war crimes, after it had to compensate the victims’ families.
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Croatian Support for Hague Triples After Generals Freed
Three times as many Croatians have a positive view of the Hague Tribunal after Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac were acquitted of war crimes, an opinion poll suggested.
Balkans Join World Dance Against Violence to Women
Activists in all the countries of the region are joining what some call the biggest demonstration in human history – the '1 Billion Rising' event - a dance aimed at raising awareness of violence against women.
Croatia Activists Seek Repeat Vote on EU
A Croatian civic initiative called the Referendum Rebellion is collecting signatures demanding a repeat referendum on Croatia's EU accession, among other points.
Bosnia Urged To Cut Pollution From Refinery
After Croatia raised an outcry over the pollution from a Bosnian oil refinery, the Bosnian authorities and the oil company have promised to act.
Croatia Foreign Minister Aims to Lead Party
Vesna Pusic intends to become president of the Croatian People’s Party now that Radimir Cacic has had to step down.
Croat Detainee Recalls ‘Inhumane’ Serb Prison
Croat prisoners were held in a packed cell in northern Serbia, a witness told the Hague trial of wartime Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic.
Deal Close on Croat-Slovene Bank Dispute
The Croatian and Slovenian Foreign Ministers said they had solved the problem of the former Ljubljanska bank, which was threatening to impede Croatia's EU accession in July.
Croatia and Serbia Identify Wartime Dead Together
The remains of 20 people missing since the war in Croatia were identified, as Zagreb and Belgrade vowed to work together in the search for more lost victims.
Croatia to Promote its Culture Across Europe
Zagreb wants to teach Europe about Croatian art, literature and cultural heritage before it joins the EU this year.
20,000 Croatian War Veterans Protest in Vukovar
The rally against the Croatian government’s decision to make Serbian an official language in the war-ravaged town was followed by an alleged assault in a nearby village.
Belgrade Arrests Serbs for Killing Croat Prisoners
Belgrade’s war crimes prosecutor is investigating two ex-fighters for murdering detainees after the fall of the besieged Croatian town of Vukovar in 1991.
European Socialists Renew Call for EU Enlargement
Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have issued a call for a renewed EU commitment to the Western Balkan enlargement process.
Balkans 'Making No Progress on Human Rights'
Human Rights Watch said Balkan states were still not properly addressing issues like war crimes, the abuse of ethnic minorities and refugees’ rights to return home.
Croatia and Slovenia Vow to Solve Bank Row
A bilateral row about a liquidated bank, which threatens to derail Croatia's EU accession in July, could soon be solved, the Croatian and Slovenian foreign ministers said on Wednesday.
Croats Urged to Open Subsidiaries in Bosnia
Bosnia's Foreign Trade Minister says Croatian companies should open subsidiaries in Bosnia - if they want to retain their markets in the country - once Croatia joins the EU.
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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.
