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Importing Lignite into Coal Rich Kosovo
Balkan Insight has discovered that one of Kosovo’s biggest firms is being forced to import lignite from Malaysia and Indonesia, despite estimates that the newly independent country sits on the world’s fifth largest reserve of the fuel.
Corruption in Balkans Hinders Investments
The 2009 corruption perception index released by the Berlin-based watchdog Transparency International shows that most countries in the Balkans have not improved their position in the global anti-corruption index.
Political Developments Spark Kosovo Identity Debate
Following decades of enforced separation, Albanians are discussing how different they’ve become.
MEPs Back Bosnia, Albania for Visa Liberalisation
A European Parliament, EP, committee supports the call of special rapporteur for visa issues, MEP Tanja Fajon, for the acceleration of visa liberalisation for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, once the two countries meet established criteria.
Russia Pledges Billion Dollar Loan to Revive Serbia
Dmitry Medvedev came for the first time to Belgrade accompanied by a delegation of about 100 associates, ministers and businesspeople, bearing approval for Serbia`s request for a loan worth a billion dollars.
Kosovo PM Happy with EC Report
Kosovo’s prime minister has welcomed a European Commission, EC, progress report, despite the fact it contains strong criticism of his country.
Albania Tunnel Closed for Emergency Works
The Thirre tunnel, part of the newly built Rreshen-Kalimash road, which links Kosovo with the Albanian seaport of Durres will be closed for traffic for several weeks, once again focusing attention on the project’s cost and feasibility.
EULEX Signs Serbia Protocol
The EU rule-of-law mission in Kosovo and Serbia have signed the policing protocol, despite strong opposition from the government in Pristina.
EULEX confirmed on Friday that it had signed the controversial agreement with Serbia’s Interior Ministry which will allow for the exchange of information on cross-border crime.
Macedonia Leads, Bosnia Lags on Business Reform
Macedonia stands out as among the best global reformers, while Bosnia and Herzegovina stubbornly maintains its last place amongst west Balkan countries when it comes to improving its business environment, the World Bank reports.
Albania Registers Tourism Growth
Despite the global economic downturn, Albania’s National Tourism Agency says the country has seen an increase in visitor numbers in the first nine months of the year.
