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Bosnian police arrest Syria-bound suspects
Bosnian police arrest Syria-bound suspects
A national security sweep apprehends alleged ISIL supporters, including two at the Sarajevo airport.
Bosnia launched Operation Damascus in 2014 to stem the flow of recruits to Syria. The latest security action on February 18th involved multiple cities. [AFP]
Amnesty Gives Balkans Mixed Verdict on Rights
The latest report published by international campaign group Amnesty International on Wednesday said attacks on the gay community were handled inappropriately by justice systems throughout the Balkans and Roma continue to face discrimination.
The latest State of the World's Human Rights report profiled the state of human rights in 160 countries and territories in 2014.
Bosnians Argue Over Claim to Slice of Montenegro
Experts, professors, intellectuals and politicians met in the Bosnian parliament on Tuesday to debate what the country should do over the issue of Sutorina - a coastal area in southern Montenegro that some Bosnians say should belong to Bosnia.
Bosnia on the Road to EU Accession
A declaration was adopted by Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliament on Monday, stating the political willingness of he country representatives to comply with EU criteria for member accession.
A number of reforms were to be implemented in the country in order for the process to be facilitated, as reported by the Balkan Insider.
Oil Probe Draws Blank in Bosnian Serb Entity
Oil deposits have been discovered in the northern part of Republika Srpska, RS, but the quantities appear insufficient for profitable exploration, the entity Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Petar Djokic, told the media.
Bosnian Lawmakers Unblock Path Towards EU
Both chambers of Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliament - the House of Representatives and the House of Peoples - adopted the declaration which unblocks the country's path to the EU at separate emergency sessions on Monday morning.
The breakthrough came hours before the EU's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, was due to arrive in Sarajevo.
Montenegro Urged to Solve Border Disputes
European Parliamentarians have submitted 188 amendments to a draft resolution on Montenegro, which will be discussed on Monday, most of which urge Podgorica to resolve border and property disputes with neighbouring countries.
Bosnia Finally Agrees New State Government
Four months after Bosnia's general elections, the leaders of the six parties that make up the ruling coalition at the state level have agreed on the distribution of ministerial and deputy ministerial seats in the new government.
Thaci explains why Albanians are leaving Kosovo
Thaci explains why Albanians are leaving Kosovo
BERLIN -- Hashim Thaci says that thousands of citizens from Kosovo have flocked to the West "because of rumors Germany was generously handing out work permits."
The Kosovo foreign minister spoke for the German conservative daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and was asked why "Kosovo citizens are leaving their homeland."
Bosnia Federation To Raise Cash From Privatization
Bosnia's Federation entity will sell remaining government shares in several major companies in 2015, including the largest domestic pharmaceutical company, Bosnalijek, the petrol company, Energopetrol, and former engineering giant, Energoinvest, the entity government announced on Thursday.
Bosnia Inches Closer to Forming State Govt
Leaders of the six parties in the ruling coalition at state level in Bosnia have reported progress in talks on establishing a new Council of Ministers - in effect a state government.
Kosovo Will Sign SAA This Year, Hahn Says
On a visit to Kosovo, his first since becoming EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn said Kosovo would sign a key stability deal with the EU by the end of the year.
New Croatian President to Visit Bosnia, Serbia
Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic will start her mandate as Croatian President on Thursday when President Ivo Josipovic officially relinquishes his authority.
On Tuesday, she said her first visit abroad as President would be to neighbouring Bosnia while she also plans to visit Serbia soon.
Bosnia Moves Closer to Forming Government
The vote in the House of Peoples on Monday saw a new speaker and deputy speakers elected at the third attempt after previous efforts failed due to political battles among the key parties.
Balkans, US launch emergency prep drill
Balkans, US launch emergency prep drill
A military exercise led by the US aims to help Balkan states respond to natural and man-made disasters.
An Albanian Air Force helicopter rescues a man who was trapped on the roof of a building by floodwaters on February 1st. [Albanian Air Force]