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Bosnia Press Review - March 25, 2011

Shocking pedophilia trial begins. Central Election Commission annuls election of President and Vice-Presidents of the Federation. President of Republika Srpska satisfied with Russian support.

Romania Press Review - March 25, 2011

Anti-corruption team investigating trade union leader.  The European Commission delivers loan to Romania. Petrom plans to pay dividends.

Macedonia Press Review – March 25, 2010

Questions raised over need for IMF cash. Businessman urge moderation in use of  IMF money, Opposition gives up key demand in hope of agreement on elections.

Serbia Press Review - March 25, 2011

Serbian 'mercenaries' in South Africa. Former NATO officer says sorry for 1999 bombing. Quarter of 'war-disabled' have false diagnosis. Power company EPS may be sold to Russians.

Kosovo Press Review – March 24, 2011

Legislative commission calls for PTK privatisation strategy to be dropped from budget plans. Kosovo-wide protests against EULEX. Global Fund freezes millions in funding over alleged violations by by Ministry of Health.        

Macedonia Press Review – March 24, 2010

Government to go it alone over elections. No point in elections without opposition participation. Government will dissolve parliament

Serbia Press Review - March 24, 2011

Putin announces €10 billion for projects in Serbia. Russia and Serbia sign bilateral deals. Moscow supports Belgrade's EU bid. Serbia marks 12th anniversary of NATO bombing. Another celebrity couple breaks up.

Romania Press Review - March 24, 2011

Constitutional Court rules in favour of new Labor Code.  President orders new preventive measures against  terrorist activity. The beer market shrinks by 3.5 per cent to 17 million hectoliters

Bosnia Press Review - March 24, 2011

UK considers abolition of visas for BiH citizens. Infamous war criminal before the Court.  Dodik talks to Putin in Belgrade.

Macedonia Press Review – March 23, 2010

Alexander the Great statue 'built illegally'. 2012 budget prepared in advance. Currency under threat of devaluation

Serbia Press Review - March 23, 2011

Belgrade ready to host Putin. Putin to meet members of Serbian motorcycle club. Djokovic donates US $100,000 to Gracanica monastery.  "Scaid" Rakija should be 'withdrawn from market'.

Bosnia Press Review - March 23, 2011

3.500 Bosnians charged with alleged crimes against Serbs.  Federation budget by the end of the week. Council of EU Foreign Ministers strengthens regulations.

Kosovo Press Review – March 23, 2011

LDK ignores AAK’s Pacoli petition. Albania supports President Pacolli's plan for economic union.  Justice system denies human rights.

Romania Press Review - March 23, 2011

Romania will participate in enforcing Libya arms embargo. Chamber of Deputies rejects Roma name change. Government adopts emergency finance plan.

Bosnia Press Review - March 22, 2011

Indirect Taxation Authority staff arrested for alleged fraud. Trial begins over terrorist attack in Bugojno. Banja Luka in fear of another earthquake.

Albania Press Review - March 22, 2011

PM buys new bullet proof Mercedes. Three municipality officials arrested on corruption allegations. Former deputy PM files motion in video corruption case.

Macedonia Press Review – March 22, 2010

Macedonia presents case to ICJ, Wikileaks reveal Greece accepted double name formula. A1 TV bank accounts frozen.

Serbia Press Review - March 22, 2011

Austrians are only bidder for Telekom. Putin to watch Red Star vs.Zenit. Belgrade-Banja Luka relations "never better". Djindjic interviewees must heed subpoenas.

Kosovo Press Review – March 22, 2011

Pacolli calls for economic union with Albania. Opposition AAK fails in bid for new  for Constitutional Court ruling. Government to spend millions on luxury vehicles.        

Romania Press Review – March 22, 2011

Opposition Social-Democrats  complain to Constitutional Court. Government to keep the tax and VAT at current levels. Renewables may generate €5 billion

Albania Press Review - March 21, 2011

Police block protest against ethnic Greek mayor. Socialists to nominate candidate for Tirana. Opposition accuses government of tampering with voters' lists.

Kosovo Press Review – March 21, 2011

Kosovo’s Embassies ignore security issues. EU to appoint a new EU emissary to Kosovo. Talks between Kosovo and Serbia on March 25 and 26.       

Macedonia Press Review – March 21, 2010

Zoran Thaler embroiled in corruption scandal. Parties insincere about name dispute, Prime Minister continues anti A1 TV rhetoric.

Serbia Press Review - March 21, 2011

EU candidacy unlikely this year. Situation in Libya mirrors Serbia in 1999. More employed in EU related work. Belgrade no longer marks March 17 riots.

Romania Press Review - March 21, 2011

Romania in agreement with U.N. Security Council on Libya. Unemployment falls to 6.58 per cent in February. IMF Executive Board to discuss  will discuss €13 billion stand-by loan for Romania on March 25.

Macedonia Press Review – March 18, 2010

Price hikes fuel inflation, Junior coalition party boycotts senior partner, Uncertainty over government coalition.

Romania Press Review - March 18, 2011

Social Liberal Union challenges new Labour Code. Rents fell by 12 per cent. The economic outlook improves.

Macedonia Press Review – March 17, 2010

Prime Minister wages war on two fronts. Macedonian journalism reaches rock bottom. Election of central bank head shakes ruling coalition.

Kosovo Press Review – March 17, 2011

Limaj accused of war crimes. Second round of talks between Kosovo and Serbia next week. Thaci says budget is a finished matter despite IMF concerns.

Romania Press Review - March 17, 2011

Gas companies call for price hike. Six companies apply to advise on Petrom sale. Romanian inflation highest in EU.

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