Comment: Macedonia's Decisive Year on Road to NATO and EU
If Macedonia is duly rewarded for its efforts to join key western institutions, it will serve as a beacon for the region.
2 Aug 05
Middle East
Romania Eyes Key Role in Black Sea
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.
2 Aug 05
Sandzak Textile Firms Spy Hope in EU Deal
Some clothing producers in the south Serbia region say new EU trade deal is not all its cracked up to be.
2 Aug 05
Special Report: Europe Heals Old Divide Between Bulgaria and Romania
Two neighbouring states - long divided by walls of prejudice and ignorance - are finally discovering they have more in common than they once thought.
2 Aug 05
EU Ponders New Aid Deal for Balkans
Contrary to reports, Balkan states unlikely to join EU together, but may get equal access to funds reserved until now for candidate states.
2 Aug 05
Comment: Kidnapping Highlights Flaws in Romanian Media
Disappearance of reporters in Iraq stirs debate on Romania's military role there and the media's professional standards.
2 Aug 05
Bulgarians Remain Ambivalent Over Europe
Sofia residents celebrated signing of treaty bringing them into EU, but many still have mixed feelings about whole project.
2 Aug 05
Hungarian Line on Croatia Riles EU Partners
Budapest's decision to break ranks over Croatian accession underlines the fact that it sees itself as an increasingly important player in the Balkans.
2 Aug 05
Bulgaria: Raw Deal for the Pomaks
Institutional discrimination against Pomaks may be rare, but they still feel the state neglects them.
2 Aug 05
Bulgaria: Turkish Party Urged to Rethink Policies
Party representing Bulgaria’s Turkish minority is facing calls to broaden its narrow focus on ethnic issues and concerns.
2 Aug 05
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