Features

Albania, Cyprus, Montenegro on US human trafficking watch list

05/06/2008

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Croatia and Macedonia are the only Balkan countries whose governments fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, according to a new US State Department report.
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EULEX facing numerous hurdles ahead of scheduled deployment

05/06/2008

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An EU mission is supposed to take over from UNMIK on June 15th, but officials now say this may not happen as planned.
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EULEX commander visits Serb enclave

05/06/2008

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EULEX commander Yves de Kermabon called his visit to a Kosovo Serb enclave "very fruitful".
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Tito's birthday, then and now

30/05/2008

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It's a far cry from the mass festivities of the past. But each year on May 25th, people still gather at Tito's tomb and in his hometown to commemorate the late communist leader.
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Roundup

Culture and Sports: Pelendritou breaks 100m breaststroke Paralympic record

04/06/2008

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A Cypriot swimming gold medalist breaks another Paralympic record. Also in the news: the Sibiu International Theatre Festival opens in Romania, and the 21st International Classical Guitar Festival begins in Bulgaria.
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Reportage

Pipeline deal highlights Greece's complex regional role

02/06/2008

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Greeks often feel their country's prominence in the region does not translate into diplomatic clout. The quest for influence may be one of the key factors behind the administration's decision to join South Stream.
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