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CROATIA: Nationalists set to return to power
The nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) has emerged from the November 23 parliamentary...
CroatiaCROATIA: Former Tudjman party poised to take power
With about 90% of the votes in Sunday's parliamentary elections counted, the Croatian Democratic...
CroatiaUKRAINE/RUSSIA: Pipeline hold-up
Ukraine's parliament yesterday failed to ratify a multinational deal to link the Druzhba and...
UkraineCROATIA: Polls suggest a close-run election race
The nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) may emerge from the election on November 23 with...
CroatiaCROATIA: IMF urges continuity in economic policy
The IMF said yesterday that the next government in Zagreb should continue the policy of...
CroatiaEASTERN EUROPE: Corruption culture impedes reform
As EU enlargement approaches, concerns are being raised about the high levels of corruption in...
Eastern EuropeCROATIA: HNB raises banks' reserve ratio
The central bank (HNB) yesterday moved to restrain credit from the commercial banks, raising...
CroatiaCROATIA/SLOVENIA/ITALY: Fishing friction
The Slovenian and Italian foreign ministers were due to meet in Rome today to discuss Croatia's...
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