A Belgrader reading a local daily newspaper with the headline "A Second Round", looks for the report of September 29 Serbian presidential elections September 30, 2002 in Belgrade.
A Belgrader reading a local daily newspaper with the headline "A Second Round", looks for the report of September 29 Serbian presidential elections September 30, 2002 in Belgrade. © Milos Bicanski/Getty Images

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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.

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.

School's Out for Girls

Tradition, poverty and parental apathy mean that most Roma girls do not get even a basic education.

A Premature Return

Without jobs, houses and security, Kosovo’s non-Albanians say they cannot return home.

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