Features

Kosovo Serbs convene parliament; Pristina, international authorities object

30/06/2008

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Kosovo Serbs defiantly formed their own parallel parliament in Kosovo at the weekend, but the parties that will spearhead the new government -- the Democratic Party and G17 Plus -- did not participate in the inaugural assembly.
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Athens, Skopje want progress in name dispute talks, Nimetz says

30/06/2008

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UN envoy Matthew Nimetz met with Greek and Macedonian representatives late last week to discuss the ongoing name dispute. The envoy is expected to hold another round of discussions by July 9th.
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Romanian football star agonises over loss

27/06/2008

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A botched penalty kick by Romanian football star Adrian Mutu in his team's match against Italy damaged its chances of advancing beyond Group C at Euro 2008. Writing on his own blog, Mutu wishes he could turn back time.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Thracian tomb unearthed in Bulgaria

30/06/2008

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Bulgarian archaeologists discover an ancient Thracian tomb in Bulgaria. Also in the news: Greek companies use graphological analysis to hire new employees, and Macedonia inaugurates a solar energy testing lab.
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Reportage

Lisbon Treaty rejection may affect enlargement process in Southeastern Europe

30/06/2008

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The Irish "no" vote on the Lisbon Treaty poses tough questions about EU enlargement -- which may have an impact on Southeastern European countries. However, optimistic voices are coming from Brussels.
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