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22 Feb 12 / 17:09:02

Trial for War Crimes in Eastern Croatia Continues

Two residents of the Croatian village of Lovas testify that Serbian army introduced forced labour during the occupation of eastern Croatia in 1991.

22 Feb 12 / 13:45:12

Kosovo and Serbia Resume Brussels Talks

EU-led talks between Kosovo and Serbia continued on Tuesday after months of deadlock over the Kosovo's representation in regional meetings and over border management.

22 Feb 12 / 11:30:48

Arkan's Tigers on Trial for Crimes Against Roma

Belgrade’s Special Court held a preliminary hearing on Wednesday for the trial of Serbian former paramilitaries charged with war crimes against Roma in July 1992

21 Feb 12 / 17:06:16

Two Kosovo Albanians Witnessed Jackals Crime

Two residents of Kosovo village Cuska testified on Tuesday in front of Belgrade Special Court in case against members of Serbian paramilitary group Jackals for war crimes committed in 1999.

21 Feb 12 / 09:23:12

White Winter Takes Toll on Serbian Economy

The heavy snowfall that blanketed Serbia in last two weeks has hit companies, the energy sector and transport.

20 Feb 12 / 15:32:15

Jackals Trial Continues

A witness says one of the accused members of Serbian paramilitary group was at work at the time the crimes were committed in Kosovo village in 1999.

20 Feb 12 / 10:37:25

US Nudges Kosovo Towards Deal With Serbia

Washington urges Pristina to be flexible in seeking a deal with Serbia on its representation at regional meetings - but Prime Minister Thaci has his own public opinion to consider.

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17 Feb 12 / 08:38:47

Serbia and Kosovo to Resume Talks Soon

As a vital decision on Serbia's EU candidate status looms in Brussels, Belgrade and Pristina are hurrying back to the negotiating table.

16 Feb 12 / 11:20:19

Northern Serbs Vote 'No' to Kosovo

People of the Serb-run enclave voted overwhelmingly to reject contact with independent Kosovo's institutions - but with Serbia, Kosovo and the international community dismissing the vote as irrelevant, its effect is likely to be scant.

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16 Feb 12 / 10:29:48

Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'

Macedonia least respects the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community, of all the countries in the Balkans, an international watchdog says.

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16 Feb 12 / 10:29:29

Kosovo Progress Essential, Fule Tells Serbia

If they are to make real progress towards EU integration, both Serbia and Kosovo will need to improve their relations, EU Commissioner Stefan Fule said.

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15 Feb 12 / 15:31:27

Kosovo Serb Referendum Goes Into Second Day

The contentious vote on Kosovo's Albanian-dominated institutions has moved to another municipality.

15 Feb 12 / 15:11:15

Prosecutors Ready For Mladic’s Trial

Prosecution of the ICTY has filed around 28,000 exhibits and will be calling 410 witnesses to testify in the case of Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb war commander.

15 Feb 12 / 11:27:04

Kosovo Government Condemns Serb Referendum

Kosovo's government has dismissed a referendum held by Serbs in the north of its territory as illegal and invalid.

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15 Feb 12 / 09:31:22

Macedonia, Serbia Go Dark to Save Power

To save power in the recent freeze, towns and cities in both Serbia and Macedonia have turned off street lighting while people on both sides of the border are urged to do what they can to conserve energy stocks.