![]() Serbian President Boris Tadic said full EU membership will be a chief priority of the new government. [Getty Images] |
02/07/2008
02/07/2008

Political tensions rose in Turkey on Tuesday after police arrested two retired generals and other prominent figures suspected of plotting to overthrow the government. The arrests coincide with a court case aimed at closing the ruling party.
02/07/2008

A well-known carmaker is investing in Serbia, maybe presaging a surge of foreign investment as President Boris Tadic nominates an EU-friendly prime minister.
27/06/2008

A botched penalty kick by Romanian football star Adrian Mutu in his team's match against Italy damaged its chances of advancing beyond Group C at Euro 2008. Writing on his own blog, Mutu wishes he could turn back time.
02/07/2008

Pop superstar Madonna plans a concert in Montenegro. Also in the news: the fifth Athens International Dance festival opens, and Turkish midfielder Hamit Altintop is listed among the best players at Euro 2008.
30/06/2008

The Irish "no" vote on the Lisbon Treaty poses tough questions about EU enlargement -- which may have an impact on Southeastern European countries. However, optimistic voices are coming from Brussels.