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thumbnailNabucco gets a boost in Romania
2013-06-17The trans-regional gas line project receives a new boost at a conference in Romania.
thumbnailAnti-racism bill splits Greek coalition
2013-06-17The breakdown is over a measure aimed at Golden Dawn.
thumbnailExperts: EU membership could boost regional security
2013-06-15EU membership is the best way to stabilise security in the Balkans, participants at a recent conference said.
thumbnailIstanbul, Tirana stock exchanges sign co-operation deal
2013-06-12The deal between the two markets envisions joint projects and expertise exchange. Also in business this week: More than one-third of Greeks are self-employed, and a new auto parts facility in Romania is expected to create 300 jobs.
thumbnailMacedonia, Serbia step forward in co-operation
2013-06-11The two Balkan countries are making progress in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing co-operation.
thumbnailBalkan, Turkish militaries expand medical co-operation
2013-06-06Psychological support to soldiers and their families is just as important as field medicine, military experts said.
thumbnailSerbian government, citizens should 'pay attention to each other'
2013-06-05Data shows that the majority of Serbs do not want to participate in politics and distrust political institutions.
thumbnailMacedonia, Bulgaria relations improving
2013-06-05Macedonia and Bulgaria are developing good neighbourly relations ahead of the 2013 EU summit.
thumbnailGreece receives 1.7 billion euros from the IMF
2013-06-05The fund lauded the country's performance in meeting its committments. Also in business news: Montenegro expects the country to be visited by around 1.5 million tourists this summer.
thumbnailAlbania-Macedonia trade up by 15 percent
2013-05-29Businessmen discussed ways to increase co-operation between the two countries. Also in business news: China Glory International plans to invest 1.5 billion euros to build golf courses in Cyprus.
thumbnailCo-operation critical in fighting terrorism
2013-05-28Strong co-operation among nations is essential in the fight against terrorism, according to Balkan experts.
thumbnailWestern Balkans intensify military, intelligence co-operation
2013-05-27A recent conference highlights the need for regional countries to work together to address inter-ethnic conflicts, organised crime and terrorism.
thumbnailRomania's lifting visas for Kosovo could lead to recognition, analysts say
2013-05-27By lifting visa requirements for Kosovo citizens, Bucharest might be changing its position on Kosovo's independence, some say.
thumbnailGreece's Jews take on neo-Nazi party
2013-05-24Golden Dawn's anti-Semitism stance is worrisome, analysts and officials say.
thumbnailCroatia works to contain the Tiger mosquito
2013-05-22Specialists are urging Croatian authorities to strengthen measures against the Asian tiger mosquito.
thumbnailTurkey lifts customs restrictions for Bulgaria
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.
thumbnailAnalysts support Greek sale of gambling monopoly
2013-05-18The sale of Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is a start on the privatisation path, analysts say.
thumbnailRegional energy shortages require co-operation, analysts say
2013-05-18In order to prevent frequent electricity shortages, the Balkans should focus on joint energy projects, according to energy analysts.
thumbnailCeremony honours courageous Greeks in WWII
2013-05-16Yad Vashem recognises the rescue of Jews during the Nazi-occupied Greece.
thumbnailBulgaria, Turkey working on energy projects
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.

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