Integration
Turkish Cypriot, Greek Cypriot leaders agree on single sovereignty, citizenship
03/07/2008
Rival Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders agreed "in principle" on the key issues of the decades-long Cyprus standoff, raising hopes for a comprehensive settlement soon.
United States ready to provide $400m in financial support to Kosovo
03/07/2008
WASHINGTON, United States -- Washington is ready to provide $400m in financial support to Kosovo at a donors' conference in Brussels late next week,...
France's Sarkozy urges Macedonia to resolve name dispute with Greece
03/07/2008
SKOPJE, Macedonia -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy is urging Macedonia to intensify efforts to resolve its long-standing name dispute with Greece....
Croatia's Sanader says Sarkozy trying to speed up Lisbon Treaty ratification
03/07/2008
ZAGREB, Croatia -- Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said on Wednesday (July 3rd) he believes that French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who said there will be...
Montenegrins express broad support for EU, NATO entry
03/07/2008
PODGORICA, Montenegro -- A new poll released on Wednesday (July 2nd) suggests that 73% of Montenegrin citizens support their country's bid to gain EU...
Fiat coming to Serbia
02/07/2008
A well-known carmaker is investing in Serbia, maybe presaging a surge of foreign investment as President Boris Tadic nominates an EU-friendly prime minister.
Skopje hosts forum on Balkan security
02/07/2008
SKOPJE, Macedonia -- A regional forum titled "Balkan Security: NATO after the Bucharest Summit" opens on Wednesday (July 2nd) in Skopje. Participants...
Tadic says Serbia will have new cabinet by Monday at latest
02/07/2008
BELGRADE, Serbia -- President Boris Tadic said on Tuesday (July 1st) that Serbia would have a new democratic cabinet by Friday or Monday at the lates...
Turkey hopeful about French presidency of EU
02/07/2008
ANKARA, Turkey -- At a cabinet meeting Tuesday (July 1st), Justice Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin said Turkey wants France to pursue accession talks in a...
Djelic predicts EU candidate status for Serbia in December
01/07/2008
BELGRADE, Serbia -- Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said on Monday (June 30th) he thinks Serbia could obtain EU candidate status at the Union su...
Lisbon Treaty rejection may affect enlargement process in Southeastern Europe
30/06/2008
The Irish "no" vote on the Lisbon Treaty poses tough questions about EU enlargement -- which may have an impact on Southeastern European countries. However, optimistic voices are coming from Brussels.
Denmark ratifies Montenegro's SAA
29/06/2008
PODGORICA, Montenegro -- Denmark announced on Friday (June 27th) that it has ratified Montenegro's Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with...
Albania joins EU's competitiveness and innovation programme
29/06/2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Albania joined the EU's Competitiveness and Innovation Programme on Friday (June 27th). The memorandum of understanding through...
EC urges Albania to speed up electoral reform process
27/06/2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission (EC) is urging Albania to complete its electoral system reforms by September, Dirk Lange, head of the un...
