Croatia tightens border security ahead of EU accession2013-05-23Police in Croatia and BiH arrested more than 30 people accused of smuggling illegal migrants into the EU.
Turkey, Serbia and BiH expand economic and political co-operation2013-05-22Turkey, Serbia and BiH are building on political and economic relations to expand peace, stability and co-operation in the Balkans.
Turkey lifts customs restrictions for Bulgaria2013-05-22The two-day strike by Bulgarian truck drivers at the border ended with the restrictions being lifted. Also in business news: Greece's economy is expected to register positive growth next year.
Kosovo looks to EU trade agreement2013-05-20Kosovo officials expect an economic boost from the forthcoming EU trade agreement.
Bulgarian and Turkish truckers look to remove obstacles2013-05-17Recent trucker protests at the Turkish-Bulgarian border briefly halted trade and created long delays, drawing attention to restrictive customs and transportation policies by both sides.
Report highlights state of children's health2013-05-16Turkey and the Balkans show signs of progress following investments in medical services.
Kosovo, Albania look to boost Middle East relations2013-05-15Experts advocate a more pragmatic foreign policy between majority Muslim nations and the Middle East.
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.
Youth project promotes civic engagement2013-05-13YouthBank fosters youth engagement and social responsibility.
EU urges Albania to protect industrial and intellectual property2013-05-11Industrial and intellectual property protection in Albania will boost the country's economy and attract investors, experts say.
New 5-euro note in circulation2013-05-08Watermarks, holograms and invisible ink are some of the new security features of the 5 euro bill. Also in business news: Japan and Turkey signed a deal to build a nuclear plant on Turkey's Black Sea Coast.
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.
Macedonia, Turkey business leaders look to eastern markets2013-04-24With Turkey's help, Macedonian companies take aim at new markets.
Serbia, Turkey talk tractors2013-04-24A Serbian company will provide Turkey's Tomosan with tractor parts through 2016. Also in business news: Albania, Greece and Italy have established a committee tasked with overseeing their parts in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project.
Defendants to testify in embassy fire trial2013-04-23Five years after one person died in the rampage, 12 people are on trial in Belgrade.
Turkey, Balkans struggle against child labour2013-04-23Poverty and low levels of enforcement leave children susceptible to low wages, exploitation and the opportunity to better their future through education.
Turkey and Balkans battle drug trafficking2013-04-22Turkey has clamped down on drug trafficking, accounting 16 percent of global heroin seizures.
Greece expects record number of tourists this year2013-04-22The economic crisis will bring more tourists to Greece this season, business owners and experts say.
Hockey Without Borders builds bridges in the Balkans, Turkey2013-04-19Canadian NGO connects hockey players and coaches from Canada, BiH, Serbia, and Turkey.