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19/07/2008 UNMIK has been disabled by Pristina's declaration of independence, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. [Getty Images] |
News
18/07/2008
- UN secretary-general says UNMIK unable to carry out tasks efficiently
- Serbian lawmakers again fail to ratify SAA, Kosovo resolution, Russian energy deal
- Bulgarian opposition plans effort to impeach President Parvanov
- Former Romanian President Iliescu to leave parliament
- Serbian war crimes prosecutors want 28 former KLA members investigated
- Macedonian opposition parties leave parliament over arrest of Strumica mayor
- Hague tribunal upholds verdict against former Yugoslav general
- Greek border police detain illegal immigrants
- Croatia agrees to buy naval frigates from Finland
Features
Washington sees EU process as key to Turkey's exit from crisis
18/07/2008
US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley stressed that continuing reforms on the road to EU accession with strengthen Turkey's stability and diplomacy.
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Romania's fight against corruption has regressed, report warns
18/07/2008
A newly released report from a European Commission justice expert warns that Romania's struggle against corruption may slump to its 2003 level.
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Bloggers weigh in on EXIT 2008 and tragic death at festival
18/07/2008
EXIT 2008 is marred by a tragedy that caused bloggers to raise questions regarding the death of a young woman.
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Roundup
Business: Greek National Tourism Organisation office opens in Bucharest
18/07/2008
The Greek National Tourist Organisation opens an office in Bucharest. Also in the news this week: Croatia's FDI is 50% down from the same period last year, and Austria's leading electricity provider and a Turkish counterpart will build power plants in Turkey.
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Reportage
European integration process is a "vital national objective" for Albania
14/07/2008
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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