Features

EU officials see risk of Ukraine becoming Russia's next target

28/08/2008

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Several EU officials voiced concern Wednesday that Russia could be considering further military actions against other former Soviet republics, particularly Ukraine.
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Kosovo seeks Arab states' recognition

28/08/2008

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Kosovo is seeking diplomatic recognition from Arab states, partly by making a case for cultural affinity.
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In Croatia, dial 112 for emergency

28/08/2008

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Replacing an older system involving separate call centres and multiple numbers, Croatia now has a single number to call when quick help is needed.
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Reportage

Size of grey economy remains high in Bulgaria, Romania

25/08/2008

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Analysts have urged policy makers in Bulgaria and Romania to take measures that will encourage more people in their countries to join the formal economy.
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Regional Roundups

Culture and Sports: Statue of Marcus Aurelius unearthed in Turkey

27/08/2008

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Archaeologists discovered a marble statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in Turkey. Also in the news: a new statue honours reggae legend Bob Marley in Serbia, and a Croatian movie receives the Sarajevo Film Festival's top award.
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Diplomatic Diary: Serbian minister for Kosovo, UNMIK chief discuss Serbs in KPS

26/08/2008

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Serbia's Goran Bogdanovic told UNMIK head Lamberto Zannier that placing Serbs under KPS command would amount to recognising Kosovo's independence. Also this week: Iceland's prime minister visits Albania.
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Science and Technology: Organ transplants in Greece on the rise

25/08/2008

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Greece is seeing a 110% rise in organ transplants year on year. Also in the news: About 2,000 Romanians own property on the moon, and Serbian hackers attacked the official website of Pristina.
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Business: Croatian shops are expected to extend summer work hours

22/08/2008

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Retailers are expected to stay open till midnight in Croatia. Also in business news this week: Turkey's administrative court suspends the privatisation of several highways and bridges, and vehicle sales in Romania rose by 2.3%.
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Blog review

Gold eludes Serbia at Beijing Olympics

25/08/2008

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For the most part, Serbian athletes were not able to turn their potential into Olympic medals, and bloggers are asking why.
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