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.

Vuk In Trouble

Following the latest attempt on his life, Vuk Draskovic has never found himself so politically isolated.

Izetbegovic To Call It A Day

Alija Izetbegovic who came to symbolise Sarajevo's defiance during the Bosnian war is to retire from the country's presidency later this year.

Comment: Serbia Bottoms Out

There is desire for change in Serbia. But it comes from the heartlands, not Belgrade, from people facing severe hardship and student activists ready to take real risks. The regime, and the opposition, offer nothing.

Serb Refugees Given Hope

In stark contrast to the Tudjman era, the Croatian government has implemented a series of measures to facilitate the return of Serbian refugees.

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