Bosnian Brothels Flourish

The authorities in Bosnia are struggling to stem the flow of eastern European prostitutes into the country.

Romania Moves To Stem Illegal Immigration

Romania has in recent years become a transit centre for clandestine immigration to the European Union

Scandals Shake Croatian Army

Hardly a day passes in Croatia without a new scandal besmirching the once untouchable armed forces.

Romanian Smuggling Scandal Sparks Political Turmoil

A political row has broken out in Romania over claims that senior Romanian politicians helped to organise the smuggling of oil to Yugoslav nearly a decade ago.

Macedonia: Church Enrages Albanians

Church tributes for controversial interior ministry unit prompts Albanian militants to threaten renewed violence.

Kazak Flour Smuggling Targeted

Authorities move to stop dwindling grain supplies being sold on the Uzbek black market.

Croatian Women Battle Sexism

Women are beginning to demand greater rights after enduring years of blatant sexism and discrimination.

Macedonia: Sex Slave Racket Clampdown

Police raid nets top players in human traffic trade.

Kyrgyz Diabetics Face Uncertain Future

Sufferers fear they will be denied live-saving insulin as suppliers lose patience with government’s failure to pay its bills.

Turkmen, Russians Divided Over Gas