The trial and 20-year sentence of 78-year-old death camp commander Dinko Sakic have opened up new possibilities for Croatia and its president Franjo Tudjman, including a state visit to Israel.
Dragutin Hedl reflects on the legacy of Croatia's leader - Tudjman the Tito fan, the fanatical nationalist, the lover of luxury and hoarder of riches, his country's self-proclaimed hero - and its wrecker.
Will the premiers of Serbia and Montenegro have the stomach to force reform on the armed forces?
Romanians still reluctant to discuss their country’s wartime persecution of Jews.
Critics fear Romania's plans to act as America's main ally in the Black Sea region may complicate its plans to join the EU.
Parliament legislates against those who deny Romania's role in the slaughter of European Jewry.
Too many promising youngsters are heading West in search of better jobs.
Whoever wins next month's vote needs to do more to turn Albania into a state based on rule of law.
A quarrel over a statue reveals deeper political and ethnic divisions between Circassians and Russians.
The Georgian government hopes that real investment will finally begin in the country’s economy.
