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19 Mar 08

Croatia Plays Down Slovenia Threat

Zagreb _ Croatia's President Stjepan Mesic dismissed late Tuesday a threat by Slovenia to sue the country because of Zagreb's implementation of a protected fishing zone, Croatian news portal javno. com reported.
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18 Mar 08

Slovenia To Sue Croatia Over Fishing Zone

Zagreb _ A Slovenian official said Ljubljana would sue neighbouring Croatia for damages caused by its implementation of a fishing zone in the Adriatic Sea, Croatian media reported Tuesday.
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17 Mar 08

Bulgarians Uninspired By Visa-Free Trips

Sofia _ Visa-free opportunities for Bulgarians since the country joined the European Union has not seen them travel more, official data revealed Monday.

14 Mar 08

France Backs Greece In Macedonia Row

Brussels _ French President Nicolas Sarkozy has confirmed he backs Greece in the row over Macedonia’s name.
14 Mar 08

EU Condemns Kosovo Court Seizure

Brussels _ The Presidency of the European Union has condemned the seizure of the court in north Mitrovica.
14 Mar 08

Slovenia: Croatia Closer to EU

Zagreb _ Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa praised Croatia for clearing its path to European Union membership by postponing the implementation of a disputed fishing zone, a Croatian news portal reported Friday.
14 Mar 08

Crisis Talks in Macedonia

Skopje _ The leaders of Macedonia's four main parties were to meet on Friday to discuss a government crisis sparked by the threatened resignation from the government of one of the coalition parties.
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13 Mar 08

Croatia Postpones Fishing Zone

Zagreb _ Croatia’s Parliament voted to postpone the implementation of its protected fishing and ecological zone in the Adriatic Sea on Wednesday but the decision has led to a political storm.
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13 Mar 08

Croatia 'To Join EU by 2010'

Brussels _ Croatia could join the European Union by 2010, the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barosso said Thursday .
12 Mar 08

Serbia Credit Rating Outlook Drops

Belgrade _ A key international rating service lowered Serbia’s credit ratings outlook following the collapse of the government and tensions related with to Kosovo's declaration of independence.
11 Mar 08

EU Urges Electoral Reforms In Albania

Brussels _ Albania must reform its electoral laws so it can move forward with European integration, the European Union said Tuesday.
11 Mar 08

EU Urges More Progress In Bosnia

Brussels _ The European Union has urged Bosnian authorities to "make further efforts" if the country is to sign a key agreement with Brussels next month.
10 Mar 08

UNMIK May Remain Longer in Kosovo

Brussels_ The European Union wants the UN force in Kosovo, UNMIK, to continue maintaining a presence in the border zone between Kosovo and Serbia, adding that the UN administration might have to remain longer in the country than was planned.
10 Mar 08

EU: Serbia Offer Still On The Table

Brussels _ The European Union urged Monday the people of Serbia to choose pro-European forces in upcoming parliamentary elections and thus guarantee the country’s future within EU.
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10 Mar 08

Report: EU To Create 'Balkan Army'

Split _ The European Union is considering creating a defence force comprised of soldiers from across the Western Balkans, a Croatian daily reported over the weekend.

In-Depth

16 May 13

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.

29 Apr 13

Croatia’s EU Benefits Tempt Bosnian Youth

Young Bosnians with Croatian passports will have new opportunities to work in Europe after Croatia joins the EU in July - but some regard this privilege with mixed feelings.

16 Apr 13

Serbia Mulls Economic Cost of Losing EU Talks Date

Belgrade’s failure to obtain a start date for EU membership talks in June will not cause immediate damage to the economy, but the long-term implication are worrying, experts say.

09 Apr 13

Brussels Should Not Reward Serbia With Membership Talks

Europe should not offer Belgrade a start date for talks until it offers its own minorities the same privileges it demands for the Serbs in Kosovo.

03 Apr 13

Far Right Rears its Head Again in Croatia

The recent revival of hate speech, mainly targeting Serbs, presents an unwelcome challenge for the government - and for the country as it prepares to join the EU.

01 Apr 13

Spring Could Prove Fateful for EU Balkan Enlargement

Three upcoming reports will help determine the EU prospects of Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia; of the three, the latter is causing by far the most concern.

22 Mar 13

Serbia Eyes Germany With Fear and Hope

In the run-up to a crucial EU decision on opening membership talks with Belgrade, Serbs are unclear which way Berlin will jump.

12 Mar 13

Britain’s Mindless New ‘Bulgarian Agitation’

The media campaign against Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants plumbs new depths each week. Who would have guessed this country once put Bulgaria on a pedestal?

05 Mar 13

Balkan Migrants – Social Problem or Straw Man for Germany?

Reports about the number of impoverished migrants from Bulgaria and Romania are alarming Germany - but how accurate are these claims?

08 Feb 13

The Balkans Face Unique Challenges in Europe

Questions of democratic development are more complex in the Western Balkans than elsewhere in Eastern Europe.