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Bosnia Federation Entity Coalition Falls Apart
The Democratic Front, DF, has quit the ruling coalition in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, after the government - against the votes of DF ministers - changed the rules on the appointments of new managers for public companies.
The break-up of the ruling coalition has been dragging on for months, marked by personal rows, conflicting statements and short-lived compromises.
US General Rallies Kosovo For Fight Against Islamists
General John Allen visited Kosovo on Thursday, meeting top officials on a mission to strengthen cooperation within the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, of which Kosovo is a part.
President Atifete Jahjaga said in a meeting with the US General that mainly Muslim Kosovo was determined "never to become a haven for terrorist groups or a source of extremism".
Seselj Plans to Revive Radicals in Montenegro
Serbian war crimes defendant Vojislav Seselj plans to re-activate his nationalist party in neighbouring Montenegro ahead of next year's parliamentary elections, the Serbian Radical Party announced on Monday.
The newly-elected leader of the Montenegrin party, Dusko Sekulic, said that it was ready to commit itself to strengthening of the branch in Montenegro.
As Turks begin voting in more countries, general election turnout increases on weekend
Turkish citizens living in Italy, UK, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia have begun casting their votes to participate in Turkey's general election that officially starts on June 7, boosting turnout with more votes from abroad.
Turkish voters in Balkans prepare to vote in June 7 election
Turkish citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo will be casting their votes on May 30-31 for Turkey's general elections set for June 7.
Polling stations have been set up in Turkish embassies for voting to take place over the weekend.
Zvornik Terror Debate Divides Bosnian MPs
Bosnia's House of Representatives adopted an official statement about the recent attack on a police station in the eastern town of Zvornik after almost a day of ethnically-charged debates.
On Thursday evening, MPs adopted a conclusion condemning the attack on Zvornik police station as a terrorist act.
Terrorism combating firstly needs strategy to create security culture (experts)
Terrorism combating cannot be efficient only by adopting some force measures against terrorist groups, it needs an approach taking into account the profound causes of the phenomenon, but also the education of the population, mostly of the youths, who are most vulnerable to the propaganda of these groups, as revealed by the great number of those choosing to become Jihadist fighters.
Region "needs money, not seminars" from EU - PM
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said in Albania on Thursday that "regional countries must work on joint infrastructure projects and seek support from the EU."
He was addressing "Tirana Talks" of the Vienna Economic Forum, where prime ministers of Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and also Kosovo are taking part.
Balkans Features Low on Global Terrorism Map
A global risk map shows countries in the Balkan region have only a low to medium risk of terrorist attacks.
Launched on Wednesday by Aon Risk Solutions, a leading global risk management groups, in partnership with the Risk Advisory Group, the map provides insight for businesses aiming to reduce their exposure to risk.
Bosnian Serbs Delay Release of Census Data
Publication of the first statistical data from Bosnia's 2013 census, planned for June 15, has been postponed following rows over the joint program to be used to process the census data, Bosnia's Statistical Agency said.
"Republika Srpska blocks publication of Bosnia and Herzegovina census results," the news agency Patria reported.
Lone wolf syndrome in Turkish foreign policy
Do you know why Turkish President Tayyip Erdo?an has continued to slam the New York Times ever since its recent editorial, accusing it of ?interfering? in Turkish politics and using language like ?Who do you think you are?? and ?Know your place??
Because, as the country heads to critical parliamentary elections on June 7, this kind of rhetoric works in domestic politics.
Bosnia Federation Eyes Cash From Telecom Sales
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the larger of the country's two entities, is contemplating selling two telecom companies - BH Telecom and Eronet - that are in partial state ownership, to raise funds for the construction of a key highway.
Bulgaria's Chief of Defence Staff to Attend Annual Balkan Countries CHODs Conference
Vice Admiral Rumen Nikolov, Chief of Defence Staff of Bulgaria, will participate in the Annual Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence/General Staffs of the Balkan Countries on May 27-28 in Budva, Montenegro.
Bosnian Muslim Party Elects New-Old Chief
A congress of the Party of Democratic Action, SDA, on Tuesday elected a new leadership for the new four years, electing Bakir Izetbegovic as president while choosing a deputy president, eight vice-presidents and a new main board.
Bosnia Police Probe Price on Politicians' Heads
A post on social networks under the alias of Boris Dodik, allegedly from Germany - which offered 100,000 euro for the life of the Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik - has triggered fresh debate about security threats in Bosnia.