Courting Controversy in Bosnia
Bosnia’s judicial reforms could serve as regional model but remain dependent on internationals and threatened by delays.
2 Aug 05
Balkans
Montenegro: Politicians Make Mockery of the Law
Corruption and bias in Montenegro’s justice system belie legislative guarantees of fairness.
2 Aug 05
Politics Sways Serbia's Judges
The Serbian judiciary remains subservient to its political masters, a major hurdle on the country’s road to Europe.
2 Aug 05
EU Reform Policy Under Scrutiny
Brussels urging Balkan membership candidates to do more to reform their justice systems, but isn’t providing appropriate funding and expert advice for them to do so.
2 Aug 05
Serbs Thwart Plan to Reopen Mitrovica Bridge
United Nations plan to allow free movement in divided Kosovo town meets angry reception in Serb-run northern sector.
2 Aug 05
Srebrenica Video Heightens Sandzak Tensions
Rows over the authenticity of two rival videos embitter relations between Serbs and Bosniaks in Novi Pazar.
2 Aug 05
Serbs Subvert Srebrenica Commemoration
While the world recalls the tenth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, the Serbs are busy erecting a cross to Serb victims.
2 Aug 05
Investigation: Serbia Losing Customs Corruption Battle
Initiatives launched against the system of border bribes have failed, and in the meantime Serbia’s economy is suffering.
2 Aug 05
Legal Obstacles Deter Hunters
Without licences to export their trophies to the EU, foreign hunters shun once busy hunting grounds.
2 Aug 05
Politicians Muscle in on Minority Media
Political parties take control of ethnic minority newspapers, triggering protests from staff.
2 Aug 05
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