Features

The Aegean question emerges in name dispute

17/07/2008

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The re-emergence of the so-called Aegean question, which the Macedonian government now insists on discussing with Greece, has raised anger in Athens and hopes among refugee children.
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FBiH to sell 49% share in BH Airlines

17/07/2008

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In addition to Turkish Airlines, the main contenders for the partial acquisition of BH Airlines are Croatia Airlines and airline companies from Malaysia and Italy.
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Macedonia's Galicnik Festival keeps up tradition

17/07/2008

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This year marks the 45th staging of the Galicnik Wedding Festival in a village southwest of Skopje. The festival celebrates a time when migrant workers returned home to be married in a traditional Macedonian ceremony.
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Ergenekon and Turkey's democracy paradox

11/07/2008

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EU candidate Turkey has shown that Islam can co-exist with secular democracy, globalisation and modernity. But another political crisis casts a worrisome shadow.
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Roundup

Culture and Sports: Montenegro wins European water polo championship

16/07/2008

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Montenegro beat Serbia to take the European title in water polo. Also in cultural news this week: Cyprus won three medals at the European Shotgun Championship, and the Ohrid Summer Festival opened in Macedonia.
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Reportage

European integration process is a "vital national objective" for Albania

14/07/2008

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Albania is on an exciting path towards Euro-Atlantic integration -- with a NATO invitation received earlier this year and a push for EU reforms. As the country moves forward, a clear governmental vision will open the doors for full integration and compliance with organisational standards, Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha told Southeast European Times contributor Sami Neza.
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