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.
Comment: Trajkovski - A Leader who Crossed the Divide
A year after the death of Boris Trajkovski, the legacy of this unusual pastor-turned-politician haunts and inspires Macedonia.
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.
Kosovo Blackouts Anger Serbs
Power company’s move to cut off electricity from households that won't pay is causing uproar.
Bosnia: Child Abuse Taboo
Molesters have little to fear from a society that shuns any real debate on sexual abuse.
Bosnia: War Crimes Trials Lottery
Many of those suspected of committing crimes will never be brought to account.
Profile: Ramush Haradinaj
Although a popular prime minister, the ex-KLA commander could not shake rumours of criminal activity and involvement in civilian deaths.
Kosovars Lament Political Loss
Without Haradinaj, Albanians fear Kosovo will not make enough progress towards fulfilling the standards required for final status talks.
Poll Incidents Mar Macedonian Image
Numerous irregularities spotted in local election may badly affect Macedonia's bid for EU membership
Comment: Kosovo Leaders Risk Damaging EU Hopes
By ignoring international advice to involve all major parties in a new post-Haradinaj government, the current coalition is taking a big gamble.