Balkans

Serbia: Police Chief Sacking Seen as 'Purge'

Removal of senior police chief is widely seen as completing a politically-inspired clear-out of Serbia’s security apparatus.

Comment: We Must Fight for Memory of Bosnia's Camps

On his first return visit to the Serb-run camps that he and ITN revealed to the world 12 years ago, journalist Ed Vulliamy reflects on the lessons that the Serbs have failed to absorb.

Kosovo Pollution Fears

Lung cancer and respiratory diseases are cutting a swathe through villages next to Kosovo’s ageing electricity stations.

Croatia: Lora Retrial Eases Pressure on Sanader

Overturning of infamous trial verdict shows Croatia is taking criticism of its judiciary seriously.

Serbia: Monckton Grudges Emerge

Alleged British spy chief roused ire of Serbian politcians and elements of the secret service.

EU Focus: Unifying Bosnia's Markets

The country needs to unite its fragmented economic markets if it’s serious about eventually joining the EU

Jobless Macedonians Risk All in Baghdad

Poverty driving young men to take dangerous, highly-paid work in Iraq.

Kosovo Peacekeepers Try to Rebuild Reputation

Force hopes major improvements in training and intelligence will ensure violence on scale of the March riots never reoccurs.

Kosovars Demand Progress on Missing

Belgrade denies stalling identification and return of ethnic Albanian corpses for political reasons.

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