UK Troop Delay Threatens Afghan Stability
Further delays in the deployment of British troops in Afghanistan could undermine efforts to stabilise the country and secure humanitarian aid shipments.
14 Nov 05
Turkey
Kazak Anger Over Foreign Labour
Foreign companies and their workers are increasingly unwelcome in Kazakstan.
14 Nov 05
Yugoslavia's Eastern Front
Bulgaria's pro-Western policy is met by a threat of war from Serbian extremist Seselj. But while ready to accept NATO troops, Sofia tries to play a regional diplomatic role.
10 Nov 05
More Sleaze Revelations From Independent Media In Sarajevo
Sarajevo's independent media keep on uncovering more sleaze in the ruling Bosnian Muslim party, adding to the worries of its aging leader.
10 Nov 05
Bulgaria Escapes Consequences Of Kosovo War, But Not Its Own Economic Blues
Bulgaria's trade deficit has widened this year. However, this should not be attributed to the war in Yugoslavia, but inherent economic weaknesses.
10 Nov 05
The Secretly Sick Man Of Europe - Tudjman Fights Disease And HDZ Decline
The health of President Franjo Tudjman is subject of much speculation in Croatia in the run-up to parliamentary elections. If the opposition wins a two-thirds majority, it may attempt to chop back his near absolutist powers.
10 Nov 05
'Power Wars' Between Romania And Bulgaria
Romania and Bulgaria, both candidates for early European Union accession talks, have traded insults in the past week over what their media have called the "power war".
10 Nov 05
The Serbian Opposition's Metaphysical Unity in Istanbul
A unified Serbian opposition failed to materialise in Istanbul, but agreement was reached on a number of key issues, including participation in the Balkans Stability Pact.
10 Nov 05
Chechnya: Ticket to Grozny
The Chechen capital’s airport is set to reopen for civilian flights next year.
10 Nov 05
Abkhazia Offers Citizenship to Diaspora
A new law will offer citizenship to anyone of Abkhaz origin, even if they were not born in the republic.
10 Nov 05
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