Balkans
CEE: Diversifying energy away from Russia has costs
The CEE countries have historically been highly dependent on Russia for their energy needs. The...
RussiaPROSPECTS 2006: Reform choices threaten Balkan upset
Crucial steps are expected to resolve outstanding issues of statehood and territory left over...
BALKANS: Criminals adapt to changing circumstances
Organised crime is a major challenge for the region's governments. The requirements of EU...
BalkansEASTERN 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 EuropeBALKANS: Romania could harbour second H5N1 outbreak
Following Saturday's confirmation by a UK laboratory that dead ducks in a Romanian village were...
BalkansBALKANS/US: Burns tours Balkans capitals
Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns meets Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica today,...
BalkansBALKANS: Bird flu could turn into major crisis
The EU announced today that tests on suspected cases of bird flu in Romania have come back...
BalkansEU/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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