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.
Most Victims Still Nameless
Local forensic investigation teams attempt to return victims’ bodies to grieving relatives.
The Wall of Denial
Despite mountains of evidence, many Serbs refuse to accept that a massacre took place.
EU Funds for Macedonia in the Balance
Macedonia could lose millions of euro in assistance from Europe if it does not speed up reform of its creaking administration.
Bosnia: Symbol of Prison Camp Suffering
Head down and hands tied, a simple carving by a former Bosnian Muslim detainee is a powerful symbol even ten years on.
Bulgaria: Socialists Backtrack Over Penal Reform
Under pressure from Brussels, BSP approves controversial new legislation - but now appears to have serious doubts about the move.
Romania Losing Drugs Battle
Efforts to stem a rising tide of young drug abusers have so far proved unsuccessful.
Romanians' Faith Unshaken by Church Scandal
Tragic exorcism fails to dampen enthusiasm for Orthodox church.
Bosnia: EU Hopes Hit by Serb Police Reform Rejection
Republika Srpska kicks Bosnia’s plans to open talks on joining the European Union into the long grass.
Kosovo: Eide Report Triggers Standards Debate
In run-up to release of UN standards report, Serbs and Albanians assess progress on democratic and human rights goals.