Politics
Non-compliance with Kosovo wealth declaration law alarms experts2013-06-17Corruption among public officials in Kosovo will "undermine the progress of the country" and "slow down" its path toward the EU, international and local experts warn.
Anti-racism bill splits Greek coalition2013-06-17The breakdown is over a measure aimed at Golden Dawn.
Minority communities in Montenegro, Kosovo build bridges2013-06-15Kosovo and Montenegro are making efforts to improve the status of minorities.
Turkey's leaders reject EU stance2013-06-14The prime minister and others dismiss criticism about the government's harsh response to demonstrations in Istanbul and other cities.
Europe shows support for Istanbul protesters2013-06-13Officials in the EU warn that the government's harsh treatment of Taksim Square demonstrators could slow its bid to join the Union.
Kosovo parliament seeks rights for Presevo Valley Albanians2013-06-12Presevo Valley Albanians want the same rights as Serbs in northern Kosovo.
Jansa sentence is a warning to regional politicians2013-06-12Janez Jansa was convicted of seeking a 2 million euro bribe when he was prime minister of Slovenia.
Control of Taksim Square seen as key2013-06-12Clashes between protesters and police began early on Tuesday.
In Bosnia, ID cards spark a call to action2013-06-11The inability of lawmakers to agree on a new legislation to assign identification numbers to newborns in Bosnia and Herzegovina led to a series of protests.
EU assails treatment of Turkey protesters2013-06-10Excessive force by police could make it harder for Turkey to proceed with the process to join the EU.
Kosovo public broadcaster focuses on minorities2013-06-08A new TV channel plans to remain apolitical and provide "window to the neighbourhood."
Region can solve differences through dialogue2013-06-07The cancellation of the Southeast European Co-operation Process summit is seen as a roadblock in regional co-operation.
Balkan, Turkish militaries expand medical co-operation2013-06-06Psychological support to soldiers and their families is just as important as field medicine, military experts said.
Serbian 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.
Macedonia, Bulgaria relations improving2013-06-05Macedonia and Bulgaria are developing good neighbourly relations ahead of the 2013 EU summit.
Politics should not impede civil society relations in Macedonia2013-06-04A recent Council of Europe human rights report noted that Macedonia's legal framework is not discriminative and that human rights are active.
OSCE plays a major role in Balkan progress2013-06-03There has been significant progress across the region, OSCE chief Lamberto Zannier said in an exclusive interview with SETimes.
New Bulgarian government promises stability2013-06-03The new government in Bulgaria will focus on economic recovery and stability.
Experts call for budget cuts in Serbia2013-06-03Serbia is facing a public debt crisis and needs to take saving measures immediately, the Fiscal Council of Serbia warns.
Reportage
Experts suggest ways to speed up war crimes cases
Additional local judges and prosecutors and better protections for witnesses are among key steps.
