Iraqi Firms Get Reconstruction Fillip
Frustrated by poorly-performing American companies, the US government is to concentrate on aiding local efforts to rebuild Iraq.
18 Nov 05
Israel
Wasta Mars Mosul "Jobs Scheme"
Connections not qualifications were the key to getting work under a CPA-sponsored employment programme.
18 Nov 05
The Aid Bottleneck
Despite continuing commitment from the international community, reconstruction efforts in Iraq are making little progress.
18 Nov 05
More Sleaze Revelations From Independent Media In Sarajevo
Sarajevo's independent media keep on uncovering more sleaze in the ruling Bosnian Muslim party, adding to the worries of its aging leader.
10 Nov 05
Sakic Sentence Opens Israeli Doors For Tudjman
The trial and 20-year sentence of 78-year-old death camp commander Dinko Sakic have opened up new possibilities for Croatia and its president Franjo Tudjman, including a state visit to Israel.
10 Nov 05
Croatia's Failed Historian
Dragutin Hedl reflects on the legacy of Croatia's leader - Tudjman the Tito fan, the fanatical nationalist, the lover of luxury and hoarder of riches, his country's self-proclaimed hero - and its wrecker.
10 Nov 05
Yugoslav Generals to Resist Army Reform
Will the premiers of Serbia and Montenegro have the stomach to force reform on the armed forces?
6 Sep 05
Holocaust Memories Dim in Romania
Romanians still reluctant to discuss their country’s wartime persecution of Jews.
6 Sep 05
Romania Eyes Key Role in Black Sea
Critics fear Romania's plans to act as America's main ally in the Black Sea region may complicate its plans to join the EU.
2 Aug 05
Romania Gets to Grips With Holocaust Denial
Parliament legislates against those who deny Romania's role in the slaughter of European Jewry.
2 Aug 05
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