 Temperatures reached a record low in Romania on Sunday. [Getty Images] |
Latest News
05/01/2009
- Cold paralyses northern Albania; temperatures reach -30C in Romania
- KFOR, EULEX send more troops to divided Mitrovica
- Thousands protest in Turkey, Greece against Israeli offensive in Gaza
- Opposition parties in Kosovo want general elections this year
- Macedonia sends troops to ISAF mission in Afghanistan
- Montenegro reportedly to hold elections in March
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Features
Macedonian government takes ten measures to head off economic crisis
05/01/2009
Skopje hopes widespread tax cuts and other steps will cushion the local impact of global financial woes.
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Bosnian Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with food, family
05/01/2009
The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha in Bosnia and Herzegovina follows Muslim tradition. Beginning with the sacrifice of a ram, the celebration includes prayer, time with family and good food.
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Reportage
Many Kosovo citizens gloomy about 2009
05/01/2009
Kosovo, which found 2008 a disappointing year despite its proclamation of independence, is bracing for a tough 2009.
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Regional Roundups
Science and Technology: Greek scientists battle cardiovascular disease
05/01/2009
Newly developed calculations by Greek researchers help patients reduce the risk of heart attacks. Also in the news: Cypriot rural areas will receive broadband internet and digital TV services, and the Athens Academy of Sciences honours a Cypriot scholar.
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Business: Serbia, Turkey and Montenegro adopt 2009 budgets
02/01/2009
Several countries in the region adopted budgets for this year at the last minute. Also in business news: Airfares between Pristina and Tirana will drop.
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Diplomatic Diary: Serbia backs unified Bosnia and Herzegovina
30/12/2008
Serbia's foreign minister visited Sarajevo. Also in diplomatic news: The Czech Republic voiced support for Albania's EU and NATO aspirations, and the prime ministers of Macedonia and Montenegro call relations "excellent".
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Science and Technology: Turkey's Erdogan drives up YouTube visits
29/12/2008
The Turkish prime minister admits to watching YouTube. Also in the news: Magyar Telekom won a ten-year licence to operate a 3G mobile network in Macedonia, and internet access increases in Cypriot households.
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Special Reports
Blog review
Albania's left seeks a way forward
02/01/2009
Political opposition to Prime Minister Sali Berisha is split between two key figures, each claiming he has what it takes.
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