Balkans

Macedonia: Poll Violence Concerns

Albanian parties are being closely watched in the run-up to local elections.

2 Aug 05

The international prosecution unit set up to fight organised crime stands accused of letting Bosnian criminals off too lightly.

2 Aug 05

Vigilante law reigns in a part of Kosovo where justice doesn’t quite reach.

2 Aug 05

A year after the death of Boris Trajkovski, the legacy of this unusual pastor-turned-politician haunts and inspires Macedonia.

2 Aug 05

Foreign investment to revive old gold-mining town on hold because of political and ecological objections.

2 Aug 05

Serbia marks another milestone in drive to meet EU standards, but question marks over border security move remain.

2 Aug 05

Power company’s move to cut off electricity from households that won't pay is causing uproar.

2 Aug 05

Though very small in number, Serbia’s Jewish community is being increasingly targeted by an array of ultra-nationalist groups.

2 Aug 05

Molesters have little to fear from a society that shuns any real debate on sexual abuse.

2 Aug 05

Opposition complains the pilot scheme will reinforce Serb enclaves and cost too much money.

2 Aug 05

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