Features

Arrest of two retired generals exacerbates tension in Turkey

07/07/2008

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As Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) faces a closure case at the Constitutional Court, the arrest of two ex-generals and other AKP critics for allegedly plotting a coup has deepened the rift in Turkish politics.
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Macedonia grapples with public administration reform

07/07/2008

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The new government of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, viewed as the most aggressively reformist government in Skopje since the fall of communism, faces a considerable challenge in improving the communist-era civil service.
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Naser Oric: a hero or a war criminal?

04/07/2008

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While many Bosnian Muslims regard him a hero, others consider his release a result of a mock trial.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Robotic surgery a success in Greece

07/07/2008

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Greek specialists discuss robotic surgery. Also in science news this week: Turkish researchers have produced an antiserum against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and Croatia joined CleanSeaNet.
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Reportage

Despite big dreams and high hopes, regional teams fall short of EURO 2008 final

07/07/2008

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Croatia, Greece, Romania and Turkey represented Southeast Europe at the EURO 2008 Championship in Austria and Switzerland. After three weeks of exciting football, Spain was the victor. Turkey was the most successful team from the region.
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