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10 Dec 07
Serbs and Albanians Play Politics with Heritage Sites
After a deal looked close, both sides appear to have decided that scoring points is more important than making a breakthrough.
10 Dec 07
Bulgarian Nuclear Shutdown Worries Balkans
EU demand for Sofia to shut Kozloduy reactors poses major headache for region short in energy supplies.
10 Dec 07
Diplomats Plan Mission for Independent Kosovo
New body, modelled on Bosnian precedent, will have high-profile role but may not be able to stop Serbs effectively seceding.
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)
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)
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)
By Arbana Xharra in Pristina (Balkan insight, 11 Oct 06)
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
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)
By Drago Hedl in Osijek (Balkan Insight, 12 Oct 06)
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)
By Tatyana Vaksberg in Sofia (Balkan Insight, 12 Oct 06)
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
Contact Group Postpones Plan for Kosovo
With Russia pulling one way and the West another, agreement at big power summit has been postponed.
10 Dec 07
Kosovo's Future Embassies Face Cash-strapped Fate
Kosovo worries where the money and staff will come from to run 14 ambassadors abroad.
10 Dec 07
Politics Thwarts Balkan Transport Revolution
Thanks to regional rivalries and European inconsistency, the dream of a modern transport system for the Balkans is going nowhere fast.
10 Dec 07
Youth Despair of Decent Future in Kosovo
Faced with a dismal education system, political uncertainty and economic stagnation, many young Kosovars are opting to leave.
10 Dec 07
Fresh Delays Likely to Kosovo's Independence
"Status day" receding fast into the distance as EU and UN tussle over length of transition period.
