Analysis
Tennis Clashes Show Hatred Lives on in Diaspora
| 29 January 2009 | By Srecko Latal in SarajevoDjokovic and Delic
Outburst of gang violence at Melbourne tennis tournament suggests ethnic animosities, born in past conflicts in former Yugoslavia, pass from one generation to the next.
Bulgaria Coalition Adrift in Run-up To Elections 
| 29 January 2009 | By Tatyana Dimitrova in Sofia
Sofia
As the three-party coalition falls apart over the vexed issue of closed nuclear reactors and over constitutional changes, the country seems gripped by paralysis.
Serbia Unveils Package for Ailing Exporters
| 28 January 2009 | By Nenad Vulovic in Belgrade
Mladjan Dinkic
Measures centering on low-interest loans are greeted warmly in some sectors of industry, while others warn of likely corruption.
Bosnia’s Ethnic Tensions Delay Holocaust Denial Law
| 28 January 2009 | By Denis Dzidic in SarajevoThe decision of Bosnian Serb deputies to vote down a law on Holocaust and genocide denial confirms the high level of distrust between the estranged communities.
Envoy’s Early Departure Leaves Bosnia in Confusion
| 27 January 2009 | By Srecko Latal in Sarajevo
As Miroslav Lajcak bows out, the international community is undertaking urgent consultations to find the right candidate to ensure its continued presence in the crisis-ridden country.
Global Downturn Slows Serbia Privatisation Drive
| 22 January 2009 | By Ljilja Cvekic in Belgrade
Plans to create a new ‘people’s capitalism’ through offers of free shares in privatised companies could prove more difficult to pursue in the current economic climate.
Macedonia Ruling Party Tipped to Win Presidency
| 22 January 2009 | By Sinisa-Jakov Marusic in Skopje
Gruevski and Ali Ahmeti
It hasn’t even unveiled its nominee as yet but most experts believe VMRO DPMNE’s choice will win the race in March to become next head of state.
- Montenegro Makes History With War Compensation Offer
- Ex-Guantanamo Prisoner Rebuilds Life in Albania
- VAT Rise Hits Kosovo’s Embattled Consumers
- Djukanovic Seeks Fresh Mandate in Montenegro
- Kosovo Parties in Deadlock over Elections
- Concerns Grow for Media Freedom in Albania
- Serbia Will Pay For Year of Missed Opportunities
- West Balkans Braces for Economic Ice Age
- Balkan Troubles
- Montenegro Real Estate Boom Turns to Bust