Yugoslavia
Russian, US, Ukraine, Embassies in Montenegro Argue Over Ukraine Crisis
Russian ambassador in Montenegro Vladimir Maslenikov at a celebration in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On February 9, the Ukrainian embassy accused its Russian counterpart in Podgorica of spreading falsehoods about NATO's alleged expansionism and attempts to include Ukraine, calling it a direct threat to Russian security.
Serbia Grants Vukovar Massacre Convict Early Release
Miroljub Vujovic, a Serb wartime fighter who was convicted in Serbia of participating in killing some 200 prisoners from the Croatian town of Vukovar at the nearby Ovcara Farm in November 1991, has been granted early release based on the Belgrade Appeals Court's conclusion that his "resocialisation" is complete.
Book Review: Balkan Muslims, a Community in Danger?
Minarets in the Mountains recounts a road trip Hussain and his family took in the summer of 2016 through the former Yugoslavia and Albania in search of Europe's indigenous Muslim communities, their history and heritage.
Serbia Cancels Sale of Rundown WWII Anti-Fascist Memorial
The state's second attempt to sell off the bankrupt Putnik Prijepolje tour company and its assets, including the Bosko Buha memorial complex in the south-western Serbian municipality of Prijepolje, was halted on Tuesday, with no reason given.
Serbia Discriminated Against Blind Chess Olympians, European Court Rules
Serbia discriminated against four blind chess players who won medals at Blind Chess Olympiads by excluding them from awards and benefits that were granted to sighted players, the European Court for Human Rights announced on Tuesday.
Judicial Council calls on Masleša to clarify graduation, bar exam
Ljubljana – The Judicial Council has urged Supreme Court judge Branko Masleša to provide an explanation about his law graduation diploma and the bar exam. This is after Masleša has been making headlines in some pro-government media about the level of education, and passing the bar exam a year earlier after graduation than possible under the law.
"Bosnia-Herzegovina will not survive, same as Yugoslavia hadn't made it"
Milorad Dodik also said that the best solution is to separate Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats in a civilized way.
Kosovo Families Face Losing Homes in Post-War Legal Shambles
From the post-war period in 2000 until Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008, Kosovo was run by the UN's interim administration, UNMIK, which together with domestic political leaders attempted to create institutions that would be able to implement a newly-established legal framework for the country.
Debate calls for recognition of German-speaking community
Ljubljana – A panel discussion on the German-speaking community in Slovenia on Wednesday heard calls for dialogue and for the community’s recognition, but there was no consensus on how to attain that.
Montenegro Urged to Make War Crimes Prosecution Priority
View of the burning city of Dubrovnik, in Croatia, in November 1991, after air raids and artillery attacks by the Yugoslav Army. Photo: EPA/PETER NORTHALL