Covert Business in Croatia Knows No Boundaries
Dodgy deals and smuggling rings continue to grab front-page headlines in Croatia. Now Marko Milosevic, son of the Yugoslav president, is in the frame.
Dodgy deals and smuggling rings continue to grab front-page headlines in Croatia. Now Marko Milosevic, son of the Yugoslav president, is in the frame.
The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.
Townspeople fondly recall former occupation by Ukrainian soldiers, whom they describe as simple and friendly.
It is in the interests of both Russia and the European Union to solve a problem knocking at both their doors.
Isolationist regime sacks thousands of professionals for being educated outside the country.
The Armenian police say the country's drug problem is under control, although luck may have a lot to do with it.
Moscow's neighbours are angered by its moves to integrate breakaway republics into the Russian Federation
Southern Serbia has become a key hub for criminals trafficking women through the Balkans
The collapse of the Moldovan government has cast a shadow across neighbouring Romania raising fears that the price of closer relations with the West is rising ever higher.
Opposition leaders say government should focus on achievable economic deals with Moscow rather than pressing political demands.