Croatia

2013-05-23Police in Croatia and BiH arrested more than 30 people accused of smuggling illegal migrants into the EU.

2013-05-22Specialists are urging Croatian authorities to strengthen measures against the Asian tiger mosquito.

2013-05-22The two-day strike by Bulgarian truck drivers at the border ended with the restrictions being lifted. Also in business news: Greece's economy is expected to register positive growth next year.

2013-05-21According to BiH High Representative Valentin Inzko, the international community is the country's only hope.

2013-05-20Ongoing efforts of political parties and NGOs help fuel peaceful transformation.

2013-05-18In order to prevent frequent electricity shortages, the Balkans should focus on joint energy projects, according to energy analysts.

2013-05-18Medical workers' low income leads to corruption in region's health care system "directly affecting" patients' health, bloggers said.

2013-05-17With local elections set for Sunday, the ministry of public administration says efforts to establish accurate voter lists is ongoing.

2013-05-15The joint working groups will target the Nabucco gas pipeline. Also in business news: The International Financial Corporation is holding bank training for financial employees in the region.

2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.

2013-05-09One possible solution is to open the market to foreign investors, according to one advisor.

2013-05-08Citizens say that joining the EU will also help boost the fight against corruption.

2013-05-07Regional countries jointly undertake measures to address the alfatoxin-milk crisis and prevent similar outbreaks in the future.

2013-05-06An analyst says police are paying special attention to not anger peaceful Islamic followers as they investigate reports of violent extremism.

2013-05-06Stronger co-operation between countries, broadening the reach of cultural information and having athletes deliver the message can help influence younger generations.

2013-05-03Reactions to the tribunal's impact are mixed across the region.

2013-05-01Seven air carriers in the region plan to increase co-operation. Also in business news: German company Henkel will invest 7 million euros in a factory in BiH, and 15,000 public jobs in Greece will be cut by the end of 2014.

2013-04-30International Workers Day sheds light on labour rights shortcomings.

2013-04-29Serbia's president is 'on his knees' seeking forgiveness for Serbia for deaths at Srebrenica.

2013-04-29Regional countries are making progress on security oversight, but more needs to be done analysts said.