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.
Comment: Facing The Challenge Of Corruption
Reports of corruption in Bosnia should not lead to the reduction of reconstruction and redevelopment aid.
Losers Either Way
If elections are held in Serbia this autumn, the opposition will once again have to decide whether to participate and legitimise them, or boycott.
Safe Havens For Serb Security
The UN administrator questions whether ethnic havens are the only way to enable Serbs to remain in Kosovo?
Comment: Kosovo Fascism, Albanians' Shame
The systematic intimidation of Kosovo's Serbs brings shame on the province's Albanians and will have far-reaching and long-term consequences.
Tito Takes The First Round In Macedonia
The strong showing by the Social Democrat has forced runners-up to make some quick strategic decisions, while the ruling VMRO-DPMNE announces major personnel changes.
Milosevic's Men Are Jumping
The high-profile defection by a previously stalwart Milosevic ally is only the most notable of a slow but steady unravelling of the ruling Socialist Party.
Vojvodina's Autonomous Opposition
Calls for autonomy are increasing in Serbia's remaining province, causing growing friction within the opposition movement.
The Price Of The Mark For Serbia
The introduction of the German mark as a parallel currency in Montenegro could have a substantial impact on the economy in Serbia.
Podgorica Pays Its Own Way
Montenegro has taken a strong step away from the Yugo zone and towards the euro zone by introducing the German mark as an official currency.