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Wed, 01/09/2019 - 15:00
A parade of police officers, firefighters, civil protection force members and Russian bikers was held in Bosnia’s Serb-dominated entity Republika Srpska to mark its disputed ‘statehood’ day, again sparking condemnation from Bosniaks.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 14:58
Bulgaria’s government has asked parliament for a mandate to negotiate with the US on buying F-16 jets – drawing complaints from rival bidder Sweden, and from Bulgaria’s own President.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 14:01
The conflicting demands of opposition MPs mean that the fate of the third and final phase of the adoption of a new name for Macedonia hangs in the balance.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 12:04
The Simon Wiesenthal Centre, a prominent Jewish human-rights organisation, urged the Croatian authorities to ban books questioning established facts about crimes committed by the WWII fascist Ustasa movement.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:55
Serbia has drawn criticism for sentencing three Albanians who wrote the Kosovo Liberation Army’s initials on snow-covered cars to 55 days in prison.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 10:31
The former head of Romania's anti-corruption unit has filed a lawsuit against Romania's government at the European Court of Human Rights for dismissing her without the possibility of defence.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:09
Croatia is facing several elections as well as familiar problems: unstable government, a weak economy and poor relations with most of its neighbours.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:09
A land swap between Serbia and Kosovo is now “off the table” but all sides must seize on the momentum created, a Munich-based Balkans analyst told BIRN.
Wed, 01/09/2019 - 08:08
Lendita Zeqiraj’s upcoming film ‘Aga’s House’ examines the psychological consequences of wartime sexual assault and domestic violence, telling the stories of women who are marginalised by social prejudices in Kosovo.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 17:08
The Libyan authorities have threatened to detain all Bulgarian ships that enter its waters after a state-owned Libyan company's vessel was seized by private bailiffs off the coast of Bulgaria in December.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 16:06
Interpol has issued a ‘red notice’ for the arrest of former Croatian Defence Council fighter Jozo Djojic, who was found guilty of committing a war crime in Odzak in 1992 but failed to turn up to serve his sentence.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 14:18
Serb MPs in Croatia expressed anger after a ruling party member and lawmaker’s son posted an Orthodox Christmas message on Facebook showing a fascist Ustasa fighter holding a Serb soldier’s severed head.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:09
The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network published a major report on post-conflict justice in the former Yugoslavia, highlighting regional challenges in dealing with issues like war crimes prosecutions, missing persons and victims’ participation in judicial processes.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:47
Sweden's MTG terminated its agreement to sell Bulgaria's largest media conglomerate, Nova Broadcasting Group, to Czech businessman Petr Kellner after the Bulgarian competition watchdog blocked the sale.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 08:09
Serbian writer Vladimir Arsenijevic, known for his novels about the Yugoslav wars, organises cross-border cultural events to help re-establish communication and address the “state of unease and paranoia” between countries ravaged by the conflicts.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 08:08
For all the optimistic talk of a ‘golden age’ around the corner, Serbia’s economic growth has been disappointingly weak – and is likely to remain so, unless the government radically changes its priorities.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 08:08
An anaemic economy and widespread pessimism about the future is driving growing numbers of Croatians to leave for other EU countries, and few plan to ever move back.
Tue, 01/08/2019 - 08:04
While the political establishment battles to keep its positions in EU and local elections, the most significant problems for Bulgaria next year may come from outside the country.
Mon, 01/07/2019 - 14:43
A promotional event for a new book questioning established facts about crimes committed at the Ustasa-run Jasenovac World War II concentration camp is to be held at a church hall in Zagreb.
Mon, 01/07/2019 - 08:16
Novi Sad stylist Mario Hvala is becoming known all over the world these days for the incredibly lifelike portraits of world leaders and celebrities that he shaves on the backs of his client’s heads.
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