Albania

A New Chance For Inter-Ethnic Relations

VMRO-DPMNE candidate Boris Trajkovski swung last month's presidential elections in Macedonia, despite allegations of vote fraud, notably in the west of the country. But what does it mean for ethnic harmony in the country?

10 Nov 05

Croatia's Failed Historian

Dragutin Hedl reflects on the legacy of Croatia's leader - Tudjman the Tito fan, the fanatical nationalist, the lover of luxury and hoarder of riches, his country's self-proclaimed hero - and its wrecker.

10 Nov 05

Insecurity In Kosovo - The Fear Of Death

The escalating crime plaguing post-conflict Kosovo is forcing the people of Peja to abandon their streets before nightfall. Patience is wearing thin with the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and its failure to deliver security.

10 Nov 05

'Controlled' Chaos In Kosovo

On December 13 the UN witnessed a pact setting up an Interim Administration with space for both Hashim Thaci and Ibrahim Rugova around its table. But can more Albanian involvement in the executive halt the escalating violence plaguing the province?

10 Nov 05
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