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As Albania's authorities announce a build-up of capacities in anticipation of opening EU accession talks this year, most experts downplay the chance of this happening so soon.

Media organizations have demanded the release of the investigative journalist Jovo Martinovic folllowing claims that the prosecution pressured another suspect in the drug-related case to accuse him falsely. 

Bosnian Croat voters have long provided mass support for the right-wing Croatian Democratic Union in elections in Croatia - a tradition that will be repeated again this Sunday.

The UN war crimes court has granted $508,797 for the preparation of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic’s appeal against his conviction for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Some unusual candidates, including folk singers and convicted war criminals are running in Bosnia's local elections, which take place on October 2.

Pro-government tabloid Informer has published front-page stories for two consecutive days accusing female Serbian civil rights activists of being spies and passing information about war crimes to Croatia.

All six people, including passengers and crew, were killed when a private plane flying from Italy to Kosovo crashed near the village of Kozle in Macedonia.

Peaceful Vrsac offers a break from city life, stunning scenery and a chance to test the healing powers of its mountains.

Turkey's robust economy may recover from the initial shock of the failed coup - but its long-term prospects look less bright.

Although the check-up that was supposed to remove any doubts about the real number of voters in Macedonia has been criticised, the main parties appear to be satisfied with the outcome.

Although Serbia’s liberal pro-European opposition agrees that a joint presidential candidate is its best chance of victory next year, it remains wary of showing its hand by naming possible contenders.

Radical rhetoric from both right and left-wing parties has been increasing steadily ahead of Croatia’s parliamentary elections, narrowing the political options for the country’s moderate left-leaning voters.

Cedo Colovic, a former wartime fighter who reportedly has both Croatian and Serbian citizenship, admitted being involved in espionage and was sentenced to three years in prison.

Dragos Tudorache is to become the new interior minister in Romania’s technocratic government after prosecutors launched a case against his predecessor for alleged corruption.

People celebrated in Kosovo as the national team drew against Finland, securing a point in a World Cup qualifier at the country’s first-ever competitive international football match.

Six former Bosnian Serb soldiers and military policemen were arrested on suspicion that they committed crimes against humanity against over 60 Bosniaks, including children, in the Milici municipality in 1992.

Montenegro’s authorities were urged to stop the continuing violence in the resort of Kotor after a bomb blast killed two men in the latest suspected showdown between rival drug clans.

A local nightclub entrepreneur is hoping to export Belgrade’s famous nightlife culture around the world.

While official figures show unemployment in Serbia to be at its lowest point since 2009, the ‘in-work’ figure includes many working part-time or only informally.

The sister of Cedo Colovic, a former wartime fighter who has Croatian and Serbian citizenship and was arrested in Serbia for alleged espionage, said his family has been told nothing about his case.