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.
Kosovars Concerned New Ministries May be Politicised
UNMIK's transfer of justice and home affairs to Kosovars raises concerns that the two biggest parties may turn them into political fiefdoms.
Bosnia Sex Traffickers Corner New Markets
As the number of foreign women being trafficked in Bosnia declines, pimps are luring local women into the trade.
Most Victims Still Nameless
Local forensic investigation teams attempt to return victims’ bodies to grieving relatives.
A Painful Return
A few thousand have courageously gone back to the Srebrenica area to rebuild their shattered lives.
Serbia: New Regime Faces Instability From Start
The government expected to emerge from last month’s election looks doomed – and it hasn’t even been formed yet.
New Reform Plan Fails to Unite Bosnians
Reaction to Swiss-style cantonal state proposal shows how difficult it will be to unify the country.
Croatia: Sanader Trapped by Gotovina Dilemma
New right-wing premier is struggling with the same controversy that he used to undermine his moderate predecessor.
Fear Ripples Through Vojvodina Minorities
Ultra-nationalist resurgence in recent elections sparks wave of attacks on non-Serbs in multi-ethnic province.
Pro-Serb Revolt Rocks Macedonian Church
Government steps into to detain rebel clergy as fears grow that church row may undermine national unity.