Focus
Balkans: Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training
Years active: 1999-2010
This programme supports long-term democracy, conflict resolution and European integration in the Balkans by creating a regional network of investigative reporting institutions - the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - to conduct cross-border research, reporting and dialogue projects, practical training and supportive collaborations with local media outlets.
A Survivor's Story
Former prisoner tells how he escaped death at the hands of a Serb execution squad.
The Wall of Denial
Despite mountains of evidence, many Serbs refuse to accept that a massacre took place.
Bosnia: Symbol of Prison Camp Suffering
Head down and hands tied, a simple carving by a former Bosnian Muslim detainee is a powerful symbol even ten years on.
EU Funds for Macedonia in the Balance
Macedonia could lose millions of euro in assistance from Europe if it does not speed up reform of its creaking administration.
Romania Losing Drugs Battle
Efforts to stem a rising tide of young drug abusers have so far proved unsuccessful.
Bulgaria: Socialists Backtrack Over Penal Reform
Under pressure from Brussels, BSP approves controversial new legislation - but now appears to have serious doubts about the move.
Romanians' Faith Unshaken by Church Scandal
Tragic exorcism fails to dampen enthusiasm for Orthodox church.
Roma Women Suffer Double Discrimination in Bulgaria
Forced into a subordinate role in their own community, Roma women also have to put up with blatant ethnic discrimination from Bulgarians.
Kosovo: Eide Report Triggers Standards Debate
In run-up to release of UN standards report, Serbs and Albanians assess progress on democratic and human rights goals.