Features

Nationalist parties dominate elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

06/10/2008

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On Sunday, local elections for mayors and city council members occurred in all municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Observers said voters largely followed ethnic loyalties.
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Macedonia's electoral code and constitution facing more reforms

06/10/2008

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Political parties in Macedonia are again discussing changes to the electoral code. Most controversial are proposals to guarantee a quota of deputies for ethnic minorities and voting rights for the diaspora.
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Turkish bloggers campaign against internet bans

03/10/2008

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Many Turks say they are fed up with restrictions on hundreds of internet sites, including YouTube, WordPress.com, Google Groups and more recently the website of a prominent British author, Richard Dawkins.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Microsoft Vision conference held in Skopje

06/10/2008

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The sixth edition of Microsoft Vision occurred in Skopje. Also in science and technology this week: a virtual tour of Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Chamber of Holy Relics goes online, and archaeologists discover an ancient Greek gate.
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Reportage

Newborn deaths spark debate on Turkey's health system

06/10/2008

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Prosecutors have launched an investigation after 13 newborn babies died within 24 hours in a state hospital in Izmir. Last month, 27 babies died in another hospital in Ankara. The health ministry says hospital infections happen even in developed countries, but the doctors' union blames a worsening health system for newborn deaths.
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