Albania

Montenegro: President Opts for Premiership

President Djukanovic becomes prime minister out of fears over his re-election prospects.

6 Sep 05

Albanians say draft constitution for new union between Serbia and Montenegro denies them the prospect of statehood.

6 Sep 05

Europe must extend more than a hand of friendship to the western Balkans if it is to consolidate and build on the achievements of the past few years.

6 Sep 05

NATO membership will encourage Bulgaria to promote stability in Serbia and Macedonia.

6 Sep 05

Those countries set to join NATO will discover that their invitation was just the first stage of a long process.

6 Sep 05

The three Balkan nations who were not invited to join NATO this time round are to work together to succeed at their next attempt.

6 Sep 05

Socialist government employs financial police to counter hostile reporting.

6 Sep 05

One of the oldest and most admired crafts in the country is under threat.

6 Sep 05

Judiciary's failure to prosecute a policeman for killing an Albanian migrant is said to typify the injustices suffered by minorities in Greece.

6 Sep 05

A joint intelligence operation between the Romanian and British governments disrupts people-smuggling chain.

6 Sep 05

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