Balkans

Serbia: Purging the Judiciary

Concern that independent-minded judges may lose their jobs in purge of legal system.

6 Sep 05

In a massive swoop on organised crime, police have dissolved Milosevic's former elite police squad and detained thousands of suspects.

6 Sep 05

Massive investment by a German publisher is revolutionising media in the Balkans, but opinion is divided over the merits of the transformation.

6 Sep 05

Siding with the US on Iraq may suit Sofia's short-term interests, but could threaten its long-term goal of joining the European Union.

6 Sep 05

Prominent Bosnian Serb politician linked to arms sale scandal may be dismissed from country's presidency.

6 Sep 05

High Representative says Bosnian Serb espionage revelations are flagrant violation of Dayton Peace Accord.

6 Sep 05

Milosevic's wife is suspected of masterminding the abduction and murder of one of his bitterest political rivals.

6 Sep 05

There's growing speculation that the former Macedonian strongman is set to bow out of politics.

6 Sep 05

A call for ethnic Albanians to serve in the army of Serbia-Montenegro is falling on deaf ears.

6 Sep 05

Top international official in Bosnia acts to curb Banja Luka's powers.

6 Sep 05

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