2010-03-11Self-proclaimed imam Xhemajl (Kastriot) Duka -- an Albanian -- is kicked out of Kosovo based on laws regulating residency for foreigners. Pristina is cracking down on Islamist extremists throughout the republic.

2010-03-16With or without Serbia, the planned EU-Balkans summit reportedly will be held in the Slovenian town of Brdo on Saturday.

2010-03-19While Kosovo institutions are handling more responsibilities, KFOR remains committed to providing a safe environment. No premature steps will be taken, Genreal Markus Bentler told SETimes.

2010-03-10TIRANA, Albania -- The head of the IMF office in Albania, Gerwin Bell, said on Tuesday (March 9th) that the country achieved an impressive economic p...

2010-03-11STRASBOURG, France -- Members of the Party of European Socialists (PES) voiced their support Wednesday (March 10th) for efforts by Albania's oppositi...

2010-03-11TIRANA, Albania -- A parliamentary committee adopted a draft law Wednesday (March 10th) on the State Intelligence Service (SHISH) which, if passed, w...

2010-03-12LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- The government adopted a declaration on the Western Balkan countries and a roadmap for Ljubljana's activities to strengthen re...

2010-03-12TIRANA, Albania -- By a unanimous vote Thursday (March 11th), parliament adopted a resolution on visa liberalisation for Albanian citizens travelling...

2010-03-14BELGRADE, Serbia -- Albanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta wrapped up a two-day visit to Belgrade on Friday (March 12th), saying his country is ready to...

2010-03-15TIRANA, Albania -- Albania will export up to 3 billion kWh of energy to Italy every year, the Italian government has told the EU, according to local...

2010-03-15SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Border police rescued two Albanian immigrants trapped on Korab Mountain on Sunday (March 14th). The search lasted more than 30 h...

2010-03-16TIRANA, Albania -- The government completed nine more chapters of the European Commission's wide-ranging questionnaire Monday (March 15th), a require...

2010-03-17TIRANA, Albania -- Opposition Socialist Party (SP) leader Edi Rama on Tuesday (March 16th) urged Prime Minister Sali Berisha to agree on a consensus...

2010-03-18TIRANA, Albania -- EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele urged Albanian politicians Wednesday (March 17th) to resolve the ongoing stalemate as soo...

2010-03-19PODGORICA, Montenegro -- EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele's tour of the Western Balkans included stops Thursday (March 18th) in Podgorica and...

2010-03-19TIRANA, Albania -- The government and the opposition still show no sign of consensus in ending the political stalemate that has gripped the country f...

2010-03-10Sarajevo screens films from around the world as host of a big cinema event. Also in culture and sports news: Bulgarian poet Lubomir Levchev is honoured in Macedonia, and Armand Duka is re-elected head of the Football Association of Albania.

2010-03-16Croatia urges dialogue to overcome conflicts among states from the former Yugoslavia. Also in diplomatic news: Macedonia's foreign minister visits Kosovo, while Serbia and Albania sign an anti-terrorism agreement.

2010-03-17Blanka Vlasic of Croatia strikes gold in the Women's High Jump. And in cultural news: Skopje hosts the third international pantomime festival, and Kosovo's Chopin Association presents ten concerts.

2010-03-19Turkey's economy minister predicts GDP will rise more than 3.5% this year. Also in business news: the EC approves Bulgaria's stability programme, Croatia plans to invest in a wind energy plant and Serbia signs a deal with an Austria firm on a bridge construction project.