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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.
Djukanovic On A Mission, Increasingly Far From Home
Montenegro's president is trying to reconcile Serbia's feuding political forces, while at home his fellow citizens make it clear they wish to be as close to Europe as possible - and as far as possible from Serbia.
Belgrade Generals Threaten A Battle With An Empty Rifle
According to the old Serbian proverb, 'an empty rifle does not fire'. It is easily used in connection with the threats of a handful of generals, who want to send the Yugoslav Army back into Kosovo, and soon.
Bosnian Graft Charges Cue The Return Of 'The Untouchables'
In response to reports of rampant corruption in Bosnia, a latter day Elliot Ness, backed by a team of 'Untouchables' from the United States, is back on the case.
Coalition Calls Shaky Truce For Macedonian Presidential Poll
Macedonia's governing coalition was recently saved at a meeting at a Skopje restaurant. But after October's presidential election campaign is over, it will take more than shared cups of coffee to keep the two main parties together.
Belgrade Students Lead Resistance To Bad Government
A student movement dubbed 'Resistance' plans to mark the new university year in October by occupying faculties, blocking lectures and pressing for Slobodan Milosevic's ouster - but his regime is certain to fight back, and hard.
Milosevic's People - Off On A Paranoid Hunt For Enemies Of Serbia
The state media is turning Serbs into a nation of paranoids, sending them out to hunt fifth columnists in every corner - and targeting ordinary people for the slightest of reasons.
Kosovo Journalists' Deep Suspicion Of OSCE Media Controls
An OSCE plan which seeks to build an environment for free media via initial strict regulation has raised fears of censorship among Kosovo journalists.
Milosevic's 'Hidden Billions'
While the Yugoslav President has undoubtedly stashed away a tidy sum for a rainy day, it's probably not as much money as the speculators believe.
Opposition Leaders Beaten By Riot Police, Media Targeted
Police violence against anti-regime protestors in Belgrade escalated further on Thursday night, but opposition leaders are urging their followers to stand firm in the face of the batons.