Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.

One politician wants the benefits system to be streamlined and better funded.

A proper federal structure might rationalise an over-complex system of governance, but neither institutional change nor EU accession is enough to fix Bosnia's problems.

Drivers have informal “conductors” to collect cash to supplement their wages.

As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.