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Spain to Stay in Kosovo, Despite Non-Recognition

09 May 2008 Pristina _ Spain says it will maintain its peacekeeping contribution to NATO operations in Kosovo even though it does not recognise Kosovo's independence.
NATO Chief Visits Macedonia

21 April 2008 Skopje _ The NATO Secretary General is meeting Macedonian leaders in Skopje, after the country had its membership bid blocked earlier this month.
Lelek: Prosecution Seeks 25 Years

11 May 2008 The Prosecution in the case involving war crimes committed in Visegrad has demanded a 25-year prison sentence.



Justice Report




in brief

Serb Nationalists Defiant over Democrats' Win


 

11 May 2008 Belgrade _ Serbian nationalist parties were defiant as pro-European President Boris Tadic's declared victory in Serbia's crucial election.


Serbia: Pro-European Coalition Lead Polls

11 May 2008 Belgrade _ Pro-European President Boris Tadic's coalition took a clear lead in preliminary results from Serbia's crucial general election.

No Incidents in Kosovo Serb Voting

11 May 2008 Gracanica _ No major incidents were reported as Kosovo Serbs cast their ballots in a poll the Pristina government and UN have declared 'illegal.'


Analysis

Outcome of Bitter Serb Election Uncertain locked

10 May 2008 Serbia’s Election looks set to end in a dead heat between the two rival political blocs, ushering in fresh turmoil and even the spectre of new polls this autumn.

By Richard Cowper in Belgrade


EU Deal Gives Poll Boost to Moderate Serbs locked

07 May 2008 The signing of the SAA with Brussels may have won the election in Serbia for Boris Tadic’s pro-Western coalition.

By Bojan Toncic in Belgrade

South Serbia Simmers but Does Not Burn

07 May 2008 While the volatile region appears stable right now, continuing ethnic tensions and the presence of many weapons mean the potential for trouble remains.

By Nikola Lazic in Bujanovac and Driton Salihu in Presevo

Bulgaria Makes Life Easier for Unwed Couples locked

06 May 2008 As marriage rates plummet, a new family code grants legal recognition to registered partnerships.

By Nikoleta Popkostadinova in Sofia




 

Simon Polikarp

Skopje _ Simon Polikarp, a Macedonian citizen of Nigerian origin, will stand for parliament in the June 1 snap election. He will be the first black parliamentary candidate in Macedonian history.


Golden Cape on the Brac Island

Zagreb _ Croatia tops the list of emerging world tourist destinations, according to the Country Brand Index published by the US- based FutureBrand agency.


Croatia has much to attract foreign investment to its real estate sector, and what follows are some guidelines for how to make such an ambition a reality.



Dotted along the Dalmatian coast, beacons to travelers in times past, are numerous lighthouses. Nowadays, the structures have become inns where foreign visitors can stay in less conventional surroundings whilst taking in the beauty of the Croatian coast.


Award-winning Croatian author Dubravka Ugresic’s tale of an exiled émigré’s search for meaning as she dwells upon her loss of country, language and identity.


Bulgarian film nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar this year, Warden of the Dead charts the life of a motley group of gravediggers whilst reflecting the post-communist Balkans.



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