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.
Macedonia: Name Dispute Drags On
Skopje seems confident it can weather the storm, but some fear Athens may soon take things up a notch.
Comment: Bulgarian Sport Needs a Clean-up
Politicians parade sportsmen on their election campaigns, while sport languishes in the mire of mismanagement and alleged corruption.
Comment: Kidnapping Highlights Flaws in Romanian Media
Disappearance of reporters in Iraq stirs debate on Romania's military role there and the media's professional standards.
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.
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.
Albania: Missionaries Nonplussed by Child Suicide Links
Media campaign blaming Jehovah's Witnesses for mysterious spate of children's deaths raises witch-hunt fears.
New Bishops Strengthen Macedonian Church's Hand
Influx of new blood into synod likely to stiffen its resolve in long-running dispute with Serbian church.
Comment: Broad Autonomy Vs Independence
Albanians must accept that no solution is possible without the consent of Serbia - and the most that Belgrade can offer is broad autonomy.
Church Wants Final Say on Any Deal
Orthodox church says it cannot be sidelined in discussions over independence.