Week In Review
Political tension mounts in Turkey
02/07/2008
Political tensions rose in Turkey on Tuesday after police arrested two retired generals and other prominent figures suspected of plotting to overthrow the government. The arrests coincide with a court case aimed at closing the ruling party.
Fiat coming to Serbia
02/07/2008
A well-known carmaker is investing in Serbia, maybe presaging a surge of foreign investment as President Boris Tadic nominates an EU-friendly prime minister.
Bulgarians, Romanians face utility price hikes
01/07/2008
Electricity and gas rates went up in Romania and Bulgaria on Tuesday. Bulgarians also saw increases in the cost of central heating and public transportation.
France hopes to boost EU by end of 2008
01/07/2008
France has announced a number of ambitious projects for which it will seek approval during its six-month presidency of the EU.
Kosovo Serbs convene parliament; Pristina, international authorities object
30/06/2008
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.
Athens, Skopje want progress in name dispute talks, Nimetz says
30/06/2008
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.
