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.

Penetrating Milosevic's Inner Circle

Former Yugoslav federal president Zoran Lilic is forced to travel to The Hague as prosecutors intensify efforts to harden their case against Milosevic

Serbia: War Crimes Row

A conflict between the independent media and NGOs highlights Serb politicians' disdain for war crimes debate.

Romania: Courting NATO Harms EU Hopes

While the Bucharest authorities' controversial pro-US stance may help Romania to join NATO, it will also hurt its chances for a place within the EU.

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