Week In Review
IMF: world economy entering major downturn
09/10/2008
The IMF predicted a world economic downturn in a grim report Wednesday, but "the risk of a Great Depression is nearly nil," its chief economist added.
UN General Assembly backs Serbia's initiative on Kosovo
09/10/2008
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday (October 8th) adopted a Serbian resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to assess the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence.
Excavations for Bosnian Valley of Pyramids continue despite ridicule
09/10/2008
Independent researcher and self-pronounced archaeologist Semir Osmanagic is convinced that Mt. Visocica, near the Bosnian town of Visoko, is hiding a monumental pyramid.
US defence secretary pledges further support for Kosovo
08/10/2008
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates reaffirmed Washington's continued support for Kosovo on Tuesday, stressing that the country's independence is irreversible and that its partition along ethnic lines is not an option.
Benefit concert honours Balkan legend Tose Proeski
08/10/2008
Under banners proclaiming "We all love you, Tose", more than 50,000 fans of the late Tose Proeski gathered in Skopje's City Stadium for a concert to honour the beloved singer.
Croatia's Sanader sacks ministers after shocking daytime murder
07/10/2008
The Croatian government vowed to step up its fight against organised crime following a Mafia-style murder in Zagreb on Monday that prompted Prime Minister Ivo Sanader to sack his interior and justice ministers.
PACE issues resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, angering RS leaders
07/10/2008
On September 30th, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed a resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina aimed at smoothing its future path towards EU membership.
