The Price Of The Mark For Serbia
The introduction of the German mark as a parallel currency in Montenegro could have a substantial impact on the economy in Serbia.
10 Nov 05
Balkans
Kosovo Cash Crunch
While the international community acknowledges that billions of US dollars are needed for reconstruction in Kosovo, foreign investors confront serious risks when it comes to committing hard cash.
10 Nov 05
Losers Cry Foul As Macedonia Elects New President
Albanians have helped elect the candidate of the Macedonian nationalist party. But widespread claims of electoral fraud have cast a shadow over the poll and will almost certainly lead to political conflict.
10 Nov 05
The UN's Mea Culpa Over Srebrenica
With uncharacteristic frankness the UN has admitted liability in the deaths of thousands of civilians murdered by Serbian forces in the so-called UN "safe haven".
10 Nov 05
The Serbian Opposition's Metaphysical Unity in Istanbul
A unified Serbian opposition failed to materialise in Istanbul, but agreement was reached on a number of key issues, including participation in the Balkans Stability Pact.
10 Nov 05
Croatia Faces Constitutional Crisis
Recent up-beat reports on the president's health have been greeted with scepticism within Croatia, where observers fear the ruling party will stop at nothing to retain their hold on political power.
10 Nov 05
The Cult Of Milosevic
The personality cult surrounding Yugoslav President Milosevic has reached a new crescendo over recent weeks following calls to deem him 'national hero'.
10 Nov 05
Draskovic Uncomfortable, But Uncompromising In Istanbul.
Iconoclastic Serb nationalist Vuk Draskovic - ever ready to evoke centuries of Ottoman Turkish rule over his motherland - visited Istanbul last week with offerings for the OSCE, new navigators of Serb destiny.
10 Nov 05
Bosnia Not Ready To Assume 'Ownership' Of The Peace Process
Recent comments that Bosnia is nearing readiness to assume "ownership" of the peace process begs the question - which local institutions and individuals should be entrusted with such responsibility?
10 Nov 05
Mixed Reaction To Srebrenica Report
The soldiers of DutchBat III have escaped serious criticism from UN investigators studying the Srebrenica massacre. It is news welcomed with much relief in Dutch official circles - but by great anger among the survivors.
10 Nov 05
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