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.
Comment: Kosovo Serb Despair
The Serbian extremist's electoral success here reflects local Serbs' increasingly desperate plight.
Macedonia: Press Demand End to Beatings
Attack on radio station chief provokes outrage over years' of politically motivated violence against the media.
Serbia: Government Seeks Media Monopoly
Serbian authorities block media reforms to keep down independent TV station and prop up former Milosevic mouthpieces that now support them.
Catching the Last Train for Europe
Voters in this week's elections must decide whether they want their country to move towards European integration or remain a Balkan backwater.
Religious Leaders Take Back Seat
Leaders of the republic's three religions once exercised significant political influence, but are not expected to have much of a say in upcoming elections.
Croatia: Xenophobes Prey on Schoolchildren
Hostility towards minority groups is spilling over into the classroom.
Elections 'Huge Victory' for Macedonia
Voters win international approval for replacing hard line prime minister with leading moderate.
Promises Made to be Broken
Macedonia's two biggest parties seem to be making hopelessly unrealistic campaign pledges.
Croatia: Storm Over War Pensions
Thousands of ex-fighters who gained disability pensions for little or no reason are waging a fierce battle to keep their generous benefits.