Kosovo: Rugova Blast a Warning?
Apparent attack on president might have been linked to possible government changes.
2 Aug 05
Balkans
Sanader Isolated As EU Dream Crumbles
As accession talks with Brussels are put off over the Gotovina issue, Croatia's centrist leaders face a reckoning with the forces of isolationism and nationalism.
2 Aug 05
Macedonians Rail Against “Biased” Boskoski Indictment
While Albanians applaud Hague prosecutors' action, Macedonians say it reflects a lopsided view of the 2001 conflict.
2 Aug 05
Poll Incidents Mar Macedonian Image
Numerous irregularities spotted in local election may badly affect Macedonia's bid for EU membership
2 Aug 05
Comment: Kosovo Leaders Risk Damaging EU Hopes
By ignoring international advice to involve all major parties in a new post-Haradinaj government, the current coalition is taking a big gamble.
2 Aug 05
Disabled Veterans Feel Forgotten in Bosnia
New law on war invalids promises little change for thousands of ex-fighters who eke out a pitiful existence on minute pensions.
2 Aug 05
Serbia: EU Green Light Would Secure Wobbly Government
If Brussels gives Belgrade go ahead for EU talks, it will bolster the government's prestige and disarm much of the opposition.
2 Aug 05
Special Report: Europe Heals Old Divide Between Bulgaria and Romania
Two neighbouring states - long divided by walls of prejudice and ignorance - are finally discovering they have more in common than they once thought.
2 Aug 05
Special Report: Is Kosovo Up to Standard?
Unfinished political business, minority rights concerns and economic stagnation feed Albanian anger at apparent inaction on status talks.
2 Aug 05
Bosnia Struggles With Wave of Drug Addiction
The few centres that the government has set up to treat the country’s mainly youthful addicts are increasingly overwhelmed.
2 Aug 05
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