Focus
Balkans: Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training
Years active: 1999-2010
This programme supports long-term democracy, conflict resolution and European integration in the Balkans by creating a regional network of investigative reporting institutions - the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - to conduct cross-border research, reporting and dialogue projects, practical training and supportive collaborations with local media outlets.
Tito Takes The First Round In Macedonia
The strong showing by the Social Democrat has forced runners-up to make some quick strategic decisions, while the ruling VMRO-DPMNE announces major personnel changes.
Milosevic's Men Are Jumping
The high-profile defection by a previously stalwart Milosevic ally is only the most notable of a slow but steady unravelling of the ruling Socialist Party.
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.
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.
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.
School's Out In Kosovo
The present situation in Kosovo makes learning impossible: there are no
Oil Shipments Delayed Again By Yugoslav Customs
European Union (EU) oil, intended for the opposition controlled towns of Nis and Pirot, was still being held up by Yugoslav customs control at Presevo on Friday morning.
Tirana Returns To The Dark Ages
The power stations are old, the distribution system outmoded and electricity is regularly switched off for up to ten hours a day: is it any wonder Albanians refuse to pay their electricity bills? Poor rainfall and corrupt industry management are only comp
Albania And Kosovo Celebrate Independence Day
Albania is reluctant to openly support the Kosovo Albanian demands for independence but Albanians on both sides of the border threw themselves into celebrations for Albania's first official Independence Day on November 28.