Balkans

The Virtual Country

The initial euphoria of many returning Kosovo Albanians is fading, as the hard work of rebuilding a real life and viable society gets under way.

16 Jul 99

The Lost City Of Srebrenica

Four years on from the wartime horrors of Srebrenica, the town is still in despair. Its Serbian residents do not wish to live there and its former Muslim citizens will not return.

16 Jul 99

Leaving Subotica

While Subotica authorities consider reintroducing cattle-drawn carts for refuse collection, its multi-ethnic population is voting with its feet and leaving.

13 Jul 99

Long Live The People's Reconstruction

Serbia is rebuilding its bridges - and its minds. Academics are reviving the spirit of Brezhnev. China supports Yugoslav Prime Minister Momir Bu La To Vic. And our president boasts: "Our country is the freest and most democratic in the world."

13 Jul 99

Rival Frustrations

Open discontent within the security forces is growing, as Yugoslav soldiers express bitterness over low pay, poor prospects and military defeat.

13 Jul 99

Kosovo Consequences For Bosnia

Many Bosnians hope the post-war settlement will give new impetus to revise the Dayton accords along the lines of the solution for Kosovo.

11 Jul 99

Explosive Reporting

Independent media in Serbia have in recent years become accustomed to "spontaneous", unresolved attacks. Now, in Cacak at least, it's the turn of the regime media.

11 Jul 99
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