Free Press Threatened in Kosovo

Kosovo newspapers

BIRN team investigated concerns about freedom of the press in Kosovo and discovered the media’s critical voice is being jeopardised by conflicts of interests, political and business interference and the psychological power of Omerta.

Kosovo Workers "Losing Confidence" in Unions

Workers

Workers are losing confidence in their trade unions because of poor organisation and a lack of communication between the two main labour groups, activists and economists have warned.

Serbian Economy Falters in Policy Vacuum

Governor Radovan Jelasic

Coordinated action from the National Bank and the Government on rates and liquidity, and a realistic lending policy from the commercial banks may be the key to economic stability.

Albania’s Pensions a ‘Time Bomb Waiting to Explode’

With too few contributors, too many beneficiaries and rampant fraud, the system is close to collapse. But no government seems ready to oversee the painful reforms required. 

Refugee War Criminals Pose Dilemma to Scandinavia

Oslo

Legal systems of Norway, Sweden and Denmark face challenge over residents from former Yugoslavia suspected of having committed crimes back “home” in the 1990s. 

Crimes in Silos Remain Subject of Dispute

Tarčin

Pro-Western Muslim Secures New Mandate in Bosnia

Sulejman Tihic

Re-election of Sulejman Tihic as leader of strongest Bosniak party seen as good news for the troubled country in the long term.

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