Bulgarians Remain Ambivalent Over Europe
Sofia residents celebrated signing of treaty bringing them into EU, but many still have mixed feelings about whole project.
2 Aug 05
Turkey
Hungarian Line on Croatia Riles EU Partners
Budapest's decision to break ranks over Croatian accession underlines the fact that it sees itself as an increasingly important player in the Balkans.
2 Aug 05
Bulgaria: Raw Deal for the Pomaks
Institutional discrimination against Pomaks may be rare, but they still feel the state neglects them.
2 Aug 05
Bulgaria: Turkish Party Urged to Rethink Policies
Party representing Bulgaria’s Turkish minority is facing calls to broaden its narrow focus on ethnic issues and concerns.
2 Aug 05
Comment: Balkans' EU Hopes Dented
The demise of the union’s constitutional treaty may have dealt Balkan countries’ membership aspirations a severe blow.
2 Aug 05
Azerbaijan Embraces Northern Cyprus
Baku’s overtures towards an unrecognised territory cause controversy.
28 Jul 05
Abkhaz Railway – Light at End of Tunnel?
The reopening of railway links with Georgia could bolster peace efforts.
28 Jul 05
Armenian-Azeri Trade Survives
Wholesale market in Georgia provides an outlet for commerce between divided Armenians and Azerbaijanis.
14 Jul 05
Georgian Base Closure Shifts Strategic Balance
The transfer of Russian military hardware from Georgia to Armenia may alter the balance of forces in the South Caucasus.
30 Jun 05
Georgia: Sad Plight of Underage Brides
Teenage Azerbaijani girls in Georgia often have no choice but to marry young.
2 Jun 05
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