Kosovo Albanians Worry about Russia’s Veto

15 May 2007   While the politicians profess confidence in the UN Security Council, ordinary Kosovars have more faith in American power.

By Krenar Gashi in Pristina and Podujevo

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Investigation: Montenegrin Police Claims Lift Lid on Political Abuse of the Force

16 May 2007   Two policemen have spoken openly of how the ruling party pressured them to solicit votes if they wanted to keep their jobs.

By Sead Sadikovic in Bijelo Polje


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Comment: Serbian Cabinet Deal Clears Way for Security Service Reform

15 May 2007   

New government has real opportunity to step up long overdue reforms to security agencies.


By Daniel Sunter in Belgrade

Comment: The Uncrowned Queen of Serbia

16 May 2007   

Ex-Yugoslav block and flash of Lesbian chic key factors in securing Eurovision glory for Serb artist.


By Tim Judah in Belgrade and Podgorica

Business Insight Comment: Flat-Taxers Show the Way

16 May 2007   

Southeast Europe is learning what star reformers already know – that lower, simpler taxes boost competitiveness.

By Natasha Srdoc-Samy in Zagreb

Montenegro Planning New Constitution

15 May 2007   Final touches to constitution are being made, but it will most probably fail to put an end to years of political turmoil.

By Nedjeljko Rudovic in Podgorica


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Compromise Unlikely to Silence Row over Montenegro’s Language

15 May 2007   New proposal to call the language “Montenegrin - Serbian” may just pass parliament but will not satisfy Serb or Montenegrin nationalists.

By Bojana Stanisic in Podgorica


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Rival Churches Battle for Front-row Place in New Constitution

15 May 2007   Ill-feeling between two branches of Orthodoxy worsened by suspicion that constitution may disadvantage one over another.

By Nikola Doncic in Kotor


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Minorities Cry Foul Over Promise of Guaranteed Seats

15 May 2007   Now the independence campaign over, minorities say government is reneging on key pledge concerning their representation in parliament.

By Tufik Softic in Berane


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Montenegro: No Consensus on Appointment of Judges

16 May 2007   Everyone agrees the process of appointing judges should be as independent as possible, but there is no consensus on how to achieve this.

By Petar Komnenic in Podgorica


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