Moldova

2013-06-06Under the Montreal Protocol, countries in the region need to achieve a reduction in the amount of HCFCs consumed by 2015.

2013-05-28New polls could lead to a rise of communists to power and compromise the country's EU objective, analysts and officials warn.

2013-05-27Co-operation can help resolve open regional issues and gives education on how to navigate the path to the EU, analysts said.

2013-05-25Shale gas exploration, which according to the government will make Romania energy independent, sparked discussions in the blogosphere.

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

2013-03-29Close political and security co-operation are underpinned by robust trade and investment ties between Romania and Turkey.

2013-03-19The two nations signal they will intensify political and economic co-operation.

2013-02-28The political crisis in Chisinau could endanger Moldova's efforts to join the EU.

2013-02-19Civil society organisations recommend the government boost the fight against discrimination.

2013-02-05The buyout of the Tobacco Factory in Banja Luka will preserve production and much-needed jobs.

2013-02-05Overcoming gender and ethnic prejudice is difficult, but there has been progress.

2013-01-29A recent agreement with the EU connects Moldova to the Union's foreign policy.

2013-01-26Romania is training Moldovan diplomats and officials to better manage the country's European integration efforts.

2013-01-22Macedonia may create a model system to promote integrity through an exchange of information from anti-corruption agencies.

2013-01-10The report finds excessive corruption and weakness in rule of law that slows progress in the region.

2013-01-05The new media censorship bill introduces fines up to 1,250 euros.

2012-12-12Criminal justice is the weakest area of rule of law in Bulgaria, according to a recent report by the World Justice Project.

2012-12-07The presence of two high-ranking dignitaries outlines the country's European perspective, analysts and officials say.

2012-12-03Moldova seeks Romania's expertise in efforts to join the EU.

2012-11-23A new treaty promotes international efforts to address the economic and public health effects of the tobacco black market.