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.
Montenegro: Fury Over Opposition 'Censorship'
President Djukanovic's opponents unite to scupper his media reforms and introduce restrictive new amendments
Serbia: Labus to Contest Presidency
Upcoming Serbian presidential elections to be next battleground in conflict between progressive and conservative forces
Macedonia: Special Forces "Election Threat"
There are fears that paramilitary police units could be used to keep the government in power
Montenegro: 'US Pressure' Led to Offshore Bank Blow
Foreign investors and financial institutions are stunned by the authorities' decision to strip the country's offshore banking network of its privileges
Montenegro: Brussels U-turn on New State
In a significant policy switch, Europe is demanding a federation between Montenegro and Serbia as a precondition for possible EU membership
Serbia: Rivals in Espionage Row
In the latest round of their power struggle, Kostunica and Djindjic accused each other of abusing the intelligence services
Kosovo: New Crime Crackdown
Locals appear to have accepted that no one in the protectorate should remain above the law
Macedonia: A Holy Row
Maverick bishop accused of colluding with attempts by Greek and Serbian religious nationalists to emasculate the Macedonian church
Pavkovic Sacking Paves Way for Army Reform
Dismissal of army chief of staff General Nebojsa Pavkovic may lead to civilian control of the Yugoslav armed forces