Comment: Beware of Cheap Copies
The appearance of masked men claiming to represent the Albanian National Army in Kosovo's Drenica region is no more than a publicity stunt.
21 Feb 05
Balkans
Radicals Test the Ground in Drenica
In the old heartland of the KLA a new paramilitary force is trying to win support.
21 Feb 05
Old Foes Serenade Serbia in Istanbul
Love is in the air in the Balkans - if the Eurovision Song Contest is anything to go by.
21 Feb 05
Radicals Profit From Serbia's Dirty Presidential Battle
Ultra-nationalists may benefit most from war of words between pro-democracy candidates over the death of former prime minister Djindjic.
21 Feb 05
Comment: Balkans Facing Possibly Ruinous Isolation
The international community’s flagging interest in the Balkans could undermine media development and democracy in the region.
21 Feb 05
Nostalgia Grows for Tito's Lost World
Social and economic instability prompt many Balkan citizens to yearn for a time of order and prosperity.
21 Feb 05
UN Prays for Big Hitter to Replace Holkeri
Former United Nations chief in Kosovo was seen by many of his colleagues as ineffective and lacklustre.
21 Feb 05
Probing the Balkans
BCR investigations, examples of which are summarised below, have generated much debate on some of the most troubling problems and issues in the region (BCR No 500, 28-May-04)
21 Feb 05
Crossing Divides
IWPR’s Balkan Crisis Report has worked to build good journalistic practice in the region over five years of momentous change, but challenges still lie ahead.
21 Feb 05
Romania: Reforms Failure Threatens EU Bid
Brussels may delay entry to Europe if Bucharest stalls on laws ensuring independence for judges.
21 Feb 05
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