Features

Croatians seek to offset Slovenian highway tolls

05/08/2008

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Drivers using Slovenian highways, many of them heading for the Croatian coast, now have to shell out a minimum of 35 euros for the privilege. Therefore, the Croatian tourism minister is advising travellers to take secondary roads.
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Albanian tourism on the rise

05/08/2008

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A large number of tourists arrived on Albania's shores this year. Unexplored beaches and good food are the main attractions.
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Macedonian athletes head to Beijing

05/08/2008

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Macedonia sent a delegation of seven athletes to Beijing last week for the upcoming Games. The country has high hopes for its representatives in swimming, handball and kayaking, among other disciplines.
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Karadzic's trial: a new chapter for Serbia?

01/08/2008

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Serbia is abuzz with online comments regarding Radovan Karadzic's extradition and upcoming trial and what it could mean for Serbia's prospects.
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Roundup

Diplomatic Diary: Croatia's Mesic visits Mongolia, China

05/08/2008

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Croatia's president arrived in Mongolia on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations. Also in diplomatic news this week: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa is in Turkey and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic is in Egypt.
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Reportage

Rocketing gas prices hit SEE countries

04/08/2008

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While consumers endure shock at the gas pumps, costlier petrol can be a boon for public budgets. Despite discontent, governments are unwilling to forego revenues by lowering excise taxes.
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