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Spain to Stay in Kosovo, Despite Non-Recognition

09 May 2008 Pristina _ Spain says it will maintain its peacekeeping contribution to NATO operations in Kosovo even though it does not recognise Kosovo's independence.
NATO Chief Visits Macedonia

21 April 2008 Skopje _ The NATO Secretary General is meeting Macedonian leaders in Skopje, after the country had its membership bid blocked earlier this month.
Lelek: Prosecution Seeks 25 Years

11 May 2008 The Prosecution in the case involving war crimes committed in Visegrad has demanded a 25-year prison sentence.



Justice Report




Interviews

‘Radical Win Will Bring Misery to Serbia’

By Julijana Mojsilovic

09 May 2008 Writer, politician and former foreign minister Vuk Draskovic – who has returned to politics to support Serbian President Boris Tadic’s pro-Western coalition – tells Julijana Mojsilovic of the country’s prospects after May 11.

EU Rallies Rival Muslims of Serbia locked

By Amela Bajrovic

09 May 2008 Political rivalries in Serbia's Muslim-dominated Sandzak region have sparked a spate of shootings recently. Amela Bajrovic spoke to two politicians at the heart of this struggle, Esad Dzudevic, from the Bosniak Coalition for European Sandzak - Sulejman Ugljanin, and Munir Poturak, vice-president of the Sandzak Democratic Party.

Albanians in South Serbia Hope for Tadic Win locked

By Nikola Lazic

08 May 2008 Riza Halimi, an Albanian politician in southern Serbia, tells Nikola Lazic of his ambitions in the coming election and of his hopes that pro-Europeans triumph on May 11.

EU Concessions to Serbia ‘Unfortunate’ locked

By Gjeraqina Tuhina

06 May 2008 Sabine Freizer, the Europe Program Director of the International Crisis Group tells Gjeraqina Tuhina that Brussels ought not to have interfered in Serbia’s elections by signing a Stabilization and Association Agreement.

Radicals Can’t Stop Serbia’s European Integration locked

30 April 2008 Goran Svilanovic tells Paul Hockenos in Berlin that a Radical-nationalist coalition after the May 11 elections can only delay Serbia’s eventual membership of the EU family.

International Judges Must Stay in Bosnia

By Nidzara Ahmetasevic in Sarajevo

24 April 2008 The President of the State Court, Meddzida Kreso, tells Nidzara Ahmetasevic that international judges must stay on in the War Crimes Chamber in Sarajevo.

Kosovo to Join IMF This Year locked

By Krenar Gashi

10 April 2008 Economy minister Ahmet Shala talks to Krenar Gashi about the challenges facing the country, its plan to join international financial institutions, fight the grey economy, run a donor conference and service foreign debt.

Milosevic’s Socialists Predict Election Comeback locked

By Aleksandar Vasovic in Belgrade

17 March 2008 Party once ruled by Serbia’s old dictator believes it will return to centre stage after May 11 polls.




 
 

Simon Polikarp

Skopje _ Simon Polikarp, a Macedonian citizen of Nigerian origin, will stand for parliament in the June 1 snap election. He will be the first black parliamentary candidate in Macedonian history.


Golden Cape on the Brac Island

Zagreb _ Croatia tops the list of emerging world tourist destinations, according to the Country Brand Index published by the US- based FutureBrand agency.


Croatia has much to attract foreign investment to its real estate sector, and what follows are some guidelines for how to make such an ambition a reality.



Dotted along the Dalmatian coast, beacons to travelers in times past, are numerous lighthouses. Nowadays, the structures have become inns where foreign visitors can stay in less conventional surroundings whilst taking in the beauty of the Croatian coast.


Award-winning Croatian author Dubravka Ugresic’s tale of an exiled émigré’s search for meaning as she dwells upon her loss of country, language and identity.


Bulgarian film nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar this year, Warden of the Dead charts the life of a motley group of gravediggers whilst reflecting the post-communist Balkans.



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