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Socialist Triumph Leaves Albanian Opposition Shattered

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 08:51
With Socialist chief Edi Rama now in a position to govern alone, hard questions await both the opposition Democrats and the LSI.
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The Many Lives of Belgrade’s Old Synagogue

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 08:48
The old Zemun Synagogue – once home to a rock club and now a traditional Serbian restaurant – will be returned to the Jewish Community of Zemun next year.
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No Action on Tax Cut for Serbia's Lowest Paid

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 08:42
Reducing the tax burden on low-paid jobs is widely supported, but the issue of who will pay for it continues to delay reform.
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Romania’s Ex-President Eyes Comeback in Moldova

Tue, 27/06/2017 - 08:38
The election of Romania’s former president Traian Basescu as leader of a pro-Romanian party in Moldova on Sunday has given hope to pro-Romanian unionists – and worries Moldova’s pro-Russian President. 
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Far-Right Croatian NGO to Honour Ustasa Commander

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 16:26
A marginal far-right NGO announced it will put up a plaque honouring Jure Francetic, the commander of a Croatian World War II fascist Ustasa unit responsible for large-scale crimes against Serbs and Jews.
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Petition Seeks New Status for Cross-Border Sandzak Region

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 16:04
Experts say petition calling for Sandzak - which straddles Serbia and Montenegro - to become a kind of Euro-region is worth supporting, but only if all nationalities who live there back it. 
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Romanian President Consults With Parties Over New PM

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 11:08
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis has summoned the parliamentary parties for consultations on Monday to come up with the name of a new Prime Minister. 
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The Balkans Today: 26th June - 30th June 2017

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:59
Our team brings you live updates of the most important events and developments in the Balkans as they happen.
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Macedonia in Line for Busy Political Week

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:49
The last week of June will see a mass of trials and meetings in Macedonia - which will help determine the immediate course of the crisis-struck country's recovery.
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Bosnia’s Ex-Refugees Use Language Skills in Call Centres

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:47
When German-speaking clients get through to a call centre, there is a good chance that the operator on the other end of the line is a Bosnian who found refuge in Germany during the 1992-5 war.
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Vetevendosje Eyes Success in Kosovo Local Elections

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:46
After performing strongly in the general election, the opposition movement hopes to replicate this success in October’s local polls.
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Serbia’s New PM Likely to Stay in Vucic’s Shadow

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:42
While Ana Brnabic awaits confirmation in parliament as Serbia’s new Prime Minister, experts say the real decisions will continue to be taken by her patron, President Aleksandar Vucic.
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Ruling Socialists Take Lead in Albania Elections

Mon, 26/06/2017 - 08:39
The ruling Socialist Party, under Prime Minister Edi Rama, are set for another term in government, preliminary results suggest.
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Albania Awaits General Elections Results

Sun, 25/06/2017 - 23:31
As the ballots start to be counted around midnight, preliminary results from the Albanian general elections are set to be released early Monday morning.
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Belgrade Philharmonic Promises ‘Largest-Ever’ Open-Air Concert

Sun, 25/06/2017 - 15:07
The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra hopes to attract tens of thousands to its grand open-air concert tonight.
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LIVE: Albanian General Elections 2017

Sun, 25/06/2017 - 11:18
Stay tuned for all the latest developments, election results and reactions as Albania goes to the polls to elect a new government.
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Albanians Head To Polls To Elect New Rulers

Sun, 25/06/2017 - 08:53
Albanians on Sunday will be choosing between 18 parties, with the Socialists seeking another mandate, the Democrats seeking a chance to govern - and the LSI hoping to retain its 'kingmaker' role. 
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Albania's Election Escapades

Sat, 24/06/2017 - 10:00
Patronage and corruption keep voting a 'low-standard' exercise in democracy. 
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Serbia's Parliament to Approve Two New Ministries

Sat, 24/06/2017 - 09:24
Serbia's parliament is set to approve opening of environmental protection and European integration ministries.
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Vucic Inauguration Speech Highlights Regional Cooperation

Fri, 23/06/2017 - 22:21
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic pledged to improve relations with regional countries in his inauguration speech, stating that progress is “impossible without peace and stability.”
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