Regional aviation agencies agree on joint services2013-05-23Exchange of personnel, skills, and knowledge will lower costs in aviation companies.
Croatia works to contain the Tiger mosquito2013-05-22Specialists are urging Croatian authorities to strengthen measures against the Asian tiger mosquito.
Political dialogue, civil society programmes help overcome regional divisions2013-05-20Ongoing efforts of political parties and NGOs help fuel peaceful transformation.
Regional energy shortages require co-operation, analysts say2013-05-18In order to prevent frequent electricity shortages, the Balkans should focus on joint energy projects, according to energy analysts.
Bulgaria, Turkey working on energy projects2013-05-15The 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.
Region tackles unofficial border crossing points2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.
Regional meetings strengthen co-operation against corruption, crime2013-05-08Communication and regional-level discussion are some of the most effective tools in the fight against organised crime and corruption, officials and experts say.
Regional airlines discuss co-operation2013-05-01Seven 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.
Oversight of the Balkans' security sector improves2013-04-29Regional countries are making progress on security oversight, but more needs to be done analysts said.
EU calls for Montenegrins to respect election results2013-04-25Filip Vujanovic won a second term in the April 7th presidential election.
Balkans national parks co-operation is necessary for preservation2013-04-25Joint work by national parks in the region could improve tourism.
To ease a budget crunch, Balkans consider joint embassies2013-04-22Reducing the costs of the diplomatic network through the joint use of buildings can help strained budgets.
Regional co-operation praised in drug arrests2013-04-20Regional police, judiciary action results in arrests of organised crime group for drug smuggling.
Opposition questions Montenegro election outcome2013-04-13Vujanovic wins re-election to the presidency, but opposition Democratic Front vows not to accept the results.
Forgotten Balkan airports are coming back to life2013-04-12Restoring small- and medium-sized airports in Balkans will ease connections and boost the economy in the region, officials and analysts say.
Balkan students, universities benefit from Turkish scholarships2013-04-11Turkey simplifies scholarship application procedures, attracts students from across the region.
EU economic programme to benefit Balkans, Turkey2013-04-10A new EU investment programme foresees economic and social benefits for the Union's member aspirants.
Children need better social protection, NGO analysts warn2013-04-08A report for the first time identifies challenges facing children who have left their homes.
Kosovo boosts efforts to aid minority returnees2013-04-03Pristina officials are committed to aiding returnees.
Balkan tourism aids the journey towards reconciliation2013-04-03A new generation of hostel owners build business relations across international borders.