Features

Socialists hold key to next Serbian government

15/05/2008

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Parties on both sides of the political divide in Serbia are trying to win the Socialist Party's support for forming a new government following Sunday's inconclusive elections.
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Turkey launches new dialogue with Iraqi Kurds

15/05/2008

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Turkey had its first senior official contact with the Iraqi Kurdish regional government, which according to some analysts, could improve the climate for solving the Kurdish issue.
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Police break up human-trafficking ring operating at Skopje's airport

15/05/2008

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A police raid dubbed Meni broke up a ring that was smuggling illegal immigrants through Alexander the Great Airport in Skopje. Charging 3,000 to 5,000 euros, it forged travel documents and visas and obtained plane tickets for Kosovars, Chinese, Kurds and Turks.
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Reportage

The ups and downs of Albanian tourism

12/05/2008

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Dubbed "Europe's last secret", Albania offers visitors the promise of great hospitality and cuisine -- and not-so-great roads.
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Regional Roundups

Culture and Sports: Albania celebrates Europe Day

14/05/2008

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Along with other countries in the region, Albania celebrated Europe Day on May 9th. Also in news: Serbia's Novak Djokovic wins the Rome Masters final, and Albania hosts the first Motor Rally competition.
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Diplomatic Dairy: British royals visit Turkey

13/05/2008

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Queen Elizabeth II is in Turkey this week. Also in diplomatic news: French Prime Minister Francois Fillon visited Cyprus, and Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha attended a session of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers.
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Science and Technology: Pristina receives high-tech forensics lab

12/05/2008

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A US-sponsored forensics lab opened in Pristina. Also in the news: the Montenegrin seashore faces serious pollution, and Romania's hi-tech market is expected to reach 7 billion euros this year.
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Business: Rhodes voted Europe's top tourist destination

09/05/2008

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Users of a popular internet service chose a Greek island as their favourite place for travel in Europe. Also this week: Republika Srpska's Telekom Srpske posted 14m euros in profits.
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Blog review

Healthcare shortcomings bring deadly results

09/05/2008

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An Albanian girl dies from a routine tonsil operation. Bloggers ask why.
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