Romania

thumbnailCorruption case shocks Romanian justice system
2013-05-21A high-profile corruption case has sparked calls for radical overhaul in the justice system.
thumbnailReport highlights state of children's health
2013-05-16Turkey and the Balkans show signs of progress following investments in medical services.
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.
thumbnailRegion tackles unofficial border crossing points
2013-05-14Smugglers and travelers use border villages, mountains, rivers and forests to illegally cross borders.
thumbnailYouth project promotes civic engagement
2013-05-13YouthBank fosters youth engagement and social responsibility.
thumbnailRegional airlines discuss co-operation
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.
thumbnailEconomic co-operation boosts Kosovo-Romania relations
2013-04-30Kosovo and Romania look towards economic co-operation.
thumbnailKosovo, Serbia stand to gain from EU recommendations
2013-04-24Moving forward on the path to European integration will benefit both countries, analysts said.
thumbnailTurkey, Balkans struggle against child labour
2013-04-23Poverty and low levels of enforcement leave children susceptible to low wages, exploitation and the opportunity to better their future through education.
thumbnailTurkey and Balkans battle drug trafficking
2013-04-22Turkey has clamped down on drug trafficking, accounting 16 percent of global heroin seizures.
thumbnailMinister: Bulgaria could play stronger role in region's military guidance
2013-04-17Bulgaria can further enhance its role as an active participant in various international and regional military initiatives, according to the country's interim defence minister.
thumbnailRomania and Bulgaria act to stop Black Sea coastal erosion
2013-04-17Brussels will aid the two countries in coping with the phenomenon.
thumbnailCoca-Cola sets up operations in Bulgaria
2013-04-17The soft drink company's move will employ 150. Also in business news: Vodaphone will transfer its main regional operations to Romania, and Serbia, BiH and Turkey plan to boost economic co-operation.
thumbnailBalkan countries seek to reduce school dropout rates
2013-04-15Poverty is cited as one of the main reasons of why students leave school.
thumbnailFacing discrimination, Roma strive to succeed
2013-04-15Despite social marginalisation, some members of the region's Roma community have fought for an equal position in society.
thumbnailRegional dairy farmers turn to vending machines
2013-04-10Farmers hope to overcome declining milk prices and rising costs by selling directly to consumers.
thumbnailCroatia privatises Brodotrogir shipyard
2013-04-10Kermas Energija will invest at least 270 million euros in the venture. Also in business news: Turkey has a new 5 lira note and Macedonia draws foreign investment.
thumbnailSerbia raises penalties against pedophiles
2013-04-09Serbia decided to introduce tougher legal measures in fighting pedophilia.
thumbnailAnti-hate-speech initiative spreading to the Balkans
2013-04-05The Council of Europe's new programme seeks to raise youths' awareness of online hate speech.
thumbnailBalkan tourism aids the journey towards reconciliation
2013-04-03A new generation of hostel owners build business relations across international borders.

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