Balkans
Croatia: Dissident Paper May Fold
Huge fines could spell the end of newspaper with reputation for scathing criticism of the authorities.
Albania: Authorities Rocked by Drugs Scandal
Senior officials are implicated in the narcotics trade just as the authorities pledge to get tough on the scourge.
Serbia: Property Restitution Row
Government attempts to restore nationalised property to its original owners are running into trouble.
Bosnia: Politicians Blind to Nation's Suffering
Soaring unemployment and falling investment is pushing Bosnia closer to the abyss, but politicians show little sign of even starting to come to grips with the crisis.
Serbia: Spy Affair Deals Djindjic Hefty Blow
The Perisic espionage scandal could further weaken Premier Zoran Djindjic and deprive Serbia of much needed US financial aid.
Bosnia: Will Serb Hardliners Really Reform?
Nationalist pledges to compromise on constitutional changes are viewed with suspicion.
New Questions Raised Over Kosovo's Future
Kosovars are divided over the impact the new union between Serbia and Montenegro could have on their efforts to achieve independence.
Serbia: Union with Montenegro Loses its Appeal
The recent deal preserving the union of Serbia and Montenegro has delighted the international community but left many Serbs wondering if there is anything worth preserving.