Balkans

  • Feb 13, 2006
  • 13 min read

CEE: Diversifying energy away from Russia has costs

The CEE countries have historically been highly dependent on Russia for their energy needs. The...

Russia
  • Dec 30, 2005
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2006: Reform choices threaten Balkan upset

Crucial steps are expected to resolve outstanding issues of statehood and territory left over...

  • Nov 21, 2005
  • 6 min read

BALKANS: Criminals adapt to changing circumstances

Organised crime is a major challenge for the region's governments. The requirements of EU...

Balkans
  • Nov 9, 2005
  • 13 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/CIS: Growth is key to cutting poverty

Although the proportion of people living on less than the benchmark 2.15 dollars a day had fallen...

Eastern Europe
  • Oct 17, 2005
  • 2 min read

BALKANS: Romania could harbour second H5N1 outbreak

Following Saturday's confirmation by a UK laboratory that dead ducks in a Romanian village were...

Balkans
  • Oct 14, 2005
  • 2 min read

BALKANS/US: Burns tours Balkans capitals

Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns meets Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica today,...

Balkans
  • Oct 12, 2005
  • 1 min read

BALKANS: Bird flu could turn into major crisis

The EU announced today that tests on suspected cases of bird flu in Romania have come back...

Balkans
  • Oct 4, 2005
  • 7 min read

EU/BALKANS: Accession talks open at last for Croatia

The EU began accession talks with Croatia early this morning. The improved prospects for...

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