Balkans

Macedonia: Mixed Feelings Over Constitution Birthday

Changes to Macedonian constitution cast a cloud over anniversary celebrations.

21 Nov 01

Keraterm guards receive reduced sentences after admitting to some responsibility for crimes committed in the camp.

17 Nov 01

Fearing renewed hostilities international mediators have rushed to shore up the Macedonian peace process.

16 Nov 01

Macedonians exploit divisions between Albanians over higher education to win the minority's backing for a new constitution.

16 Nov 01

Zoran Djindjic risks losing American financial aid if he fails to end a revolt by special forces.

16 Nov 01

Those trying to portray the international crisis as a conflict between the West and Islam should consider the lesson of Bosnia.

16 Nov 01

Right-wing nationalists in Croatia fail to capitalise on the government's dismal economic performance

14 Nov 01

The issue of Kosova independence has predictably dominated campaigning for weekend parliamentary elections in the UN-administered province.

14 Nov 01

Azeri customs officials are being overwhlemed by the scale of drugs trafficking through the country.

14 Nov 01

A rebellion by special forces this week threatened to overthrow the Serbian government.

13 Nov 01

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