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10 Dec 07

IN DEPTH: Crossfire Over Enlargement Confuses Balkans

Fresh talk of enlargement fatigue leaves would-be members in the region worried about their future hopes.
10 Dec 07

Croatian Serbs Question Deal with Government

The minority community increasingly believes that a landmark agreement was only a gesture.
10 Dec 07

IN DEPTH: EU Hails Balkan Free Trade Deal as Milestone

New regional agreement sweeps away web of bilateral deals and - hopefully - boosts trade and investment.
10 Dec 07

Bulgarians Agree to Open Secret Service Archives

Parties finally reach consensus on public right of access to communist-era files.

By Tatyana Vaksberg in Sofia (Balkan Insight, 12 Oct 06)
10 Dec 07

Kosovo: Albanian Final Status Concerns

There is growing recognition that Serbs may have succeeded in forcing a postponement to 2007.

By Bukurie Bajraliu in Pristina (Balkan Insight, 11 Oct 06)
10 Dec 07

Macedonia: Embattled Social Democrats Oust Leader

It's all change at the top, as delegates eject leader who lost election. But observers say turmoil is far from over.

By Tamara Causidis in Skopje (Balkan Insight, 12 Oct 06)
10 Dec 07

Kosovo Report Lifts Lid on Officials' Lavish Lifestyle

Out-of-control expense accounts are creating real financial headache for impoverished Kosovo.

By Arbana Xharra in Pristina (Balkan insight, 11 Oct 06)
10 Dec 07

Zagreb's Hague Honeymoon Over

As court rejects plea for 'amicus curiae' status, Sanader is accused of playing politics with trials.

By Drago Hedl in Osijek (Balkan Insight, 12 Oct 06)
10 Dec 07

War Crimes and Profiteering Take Centre Stage in Croatia

Activists fear highlighting wartime corruption may undermine effort to open up crimes of murder.

10 Dec 07

Brussels Puts Paid to Balkan Hopes ' and Europe's Fears - of Speedy Accession

Slow pace of reforms means European Commission doesn’t expect new members anytime soon for enlargement-weary EU.
10 Dec 07

Greening of the Sea Gives Adriatic States the Blues

A plague of invasive algae is testing countries’ willingness to work together to save their marine heritage and tourist industries.

10 Dec 07

Tobacco Tests the Limit of Balkan Free Trade

Governments seeking to protect cigarette producers and farmers risk scuppering a critically important plan to enhance free trade across the region.
10 Dec 07

Sound of Music Heals Wounds in Former Yugoslavia

Pragmatic interests are replacing the old ideology of “brotherhood and unity” as a motor for renewed artistic cooperation.

10 Dec 07

Croat Social Democrats Shaken by Leader's Illness

While party says it’s business as usual, leadership struggle is likely after this year’s elections.
10 Dec 07

Croatia Shelves Demand for War Damages from Montenegro

Pragmatism prevails in Zagreb and Podgorica, as shares look set to replace war reparations.