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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.
Kosovo Serbs Drop Poll Objections
Under pressure from Belgrade, Kosovo Serbs are coming around to registering for forthcoming provincial elections.
Skopje Drags Heels Over Amnesty
The authorities in Skopje are stalling on a pledge to introduce an amnesty for ethnic Albanian fighters.
Serbian Clerics Get Their Way
The Serbian Orthodox Church claims victory in controversial religious education debate.
Balkan Anxieties over American Tragedy
People in former Yugoslavia, whether friends or foes of America, fear the possible fall-out from the hijack attacks on Washington and New York.
Shambolic Romanian Hospitals
After a series of hospital scandals, the Romanian prime minister is calling for urgent reform of the health service.
Harvesting Watermelons
As NATO completes the disarmament of Albanian rebels, some Macedonians have decided they need disarming, too.
Reading Between the Lions
Who exactly are the well-armed young men strutting through Skopje - and who, ultimately, controls them?
Families at War
High unemployment, economic hardship and broken family ties have fuelled domestic violence in post-war Bosnia.
COMMENT: Risking the Next Round
Albanians warn of a fresh government military offensive once NATO disarms rebel units.