Caucasus

Yugoslavia's Diplomats Stay At Home

The clerks at the Yugoslav Foreign Ministry have nothing to do - their bosses are barred from travelling and almost no-one wants to visit them - which somewhat handicaps their work.

10 Nov 05

Election Campaigners Ask If NATO Has Outstayed Its Welcome

Though campaigning for the Macedonian presidential elections does not officially start until October 1, the political debates are underway and the top topic is the continued presence of NATO forces in the country.

10 Nov 05

Plenty Of Bread For The Happy Folk In The Wonderful World Of RTS TV Serbia

According to the regime media, the poor are eating better than ever before in a wonderful TV world where Serb society flourishes and happy workers rebuild their communities. Small wonder people want to check out of the real Serbia and move into the virtua

10 Nov 05

The Comforts of Serbia's Police State

Police are out in force in Serbia, and it seems to make many people feel better. Citizens are urged to spy on their neighbours and stay vigilant for "suspicious" activities. Most are happy to help.

10 Nov 05

Political Crisis In Moldova Raises Tension In Neighbouring Romania

The collapse of the Moldovan government has cast a shadow across neighbouring Romania raising fears that the price of closer relations with the West is rising ever higher.

10 Nov 05

Mass Sackings Hope To Kickstart Bosnian Peace Process

The international community has sacked 22 obstructionist Bosnian officials from across the divides and barred them from elected office, in yet another attempt to kickstart the moribund peace process.

10 Nov 05