Macedonia

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

2013-05-20Regional art colonies help to bridge cultural gaps.

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.

2013-05-16Despite calls for tolerance and co-operation, the Islamic Religious Community boycotted the recent world religious conference.

2013-05-16Turkey and the Balkans show signs of progress following investments in medical services.

2013-05-15The suspects' dual Kosovo-Macedonian citizenship may delay or even stop their extradition from Kosovo to Macedonia.

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.

2013-05-13Co-ordinated international police action packs a punch to drug group.

2013-05-13Economic opportunity and education are necessary tools in halting spread of extremism among youth.

2013-05-10Officials from the office for protection of cultural heritage are among 19 suspects arrested.

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

2013-05-08Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.

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

2013-05-06Analysts warn that counterfeit money is becoming a serious problem in the Balkans.

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

2013-05-02Members of the National Liberation Army charged with war crimes during the Macedonian conflict in 2001 were given amnesty, and a venue is being sought for a retrial.

2013-05-02A national donor campaign in Macedonia unites ethnic, religious and social divides in a common goal.

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.