Balkans

Macedonia: Bulgaria's Warm Embrace

Are Bulgarian policies towards Macedonians an indication that old territorial claims persist, or just friendly intentions?

2 Aug 05

Politicians fail to spell out the true benefits of America’s plans to make use of the country’s military bases.

2 Aug 05

The territory has been moving towards independence since 1999, and it is time for the international community to say so.

2 Aug 05

Disappointing HDZ show in presidential poll may have a knock-on effect on ruling party’s results in local elections.

2 Aug 05

Decision to withhold 10 million US dollars may have knock-on effect on the economy and even damage Serbia's chances of joining the EU.

2 Aug 05

German national claims that he suffered months of abuse in a Kabul jail after being arrested on Skopje trip.

2 Aug 05

If Macedonia is duly rewarded for its efforts to join key western institutions, it will serve as a beacon for the region.

2 Aug 05

The discovery of a field near Tirana containing a forgotten stockpile of deadly chemicals is raising environmental concerns.

2 Aug 05

A businessman believes there is one reason why he was prevented from taking ownership of the factory he paid for: he is of the wrong ethnicity.

2 Aug 05

For jobless men in Raska, the trade in contraband goods across the border between Serbia and Kosovo is a lifeline.

2 Aug 05

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