Features

Integration not complete without Western Balkans, leaders say

05/05/2008

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At a two-day summit in Ohrid, representatives of 18 Central European countries discussed energy, infrastructure and EU enlargement. They agreed to disagree about Kosovo.
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UNMIK to "adjust presence" in Kosovo

05/05/2008

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UNMIK will stay on in Kosovo in accordance with UN Resolution 1244, but will rethink its competencies after a new constitution goes into force, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Marie Guehenno said.
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Electoral reform in Albania

02/05/2008

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While feuding over most other issues, the two largest parties in Albania see eye to eye on one thing – electoral reforms that could cement their dominance.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Schools in Bulgaria to receive wireless internet access

05/05/2008

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A new pilot project in Bulgaria will furnish wireless internet access to major schools in the country. Also in news this week: Turkish scientists discover the world's oldest temple.
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Reportage

Mapping geohazards in the Balkans

05/05/2008

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Southeast Europe is one of the most earthquake-prone parts of the continent, but so far a cross-regional approach to assessing its geohazards has been lacking. A new mapping project seeks to change that.
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