The Balkans
Croatian war criminals released after appeal by Western military chiefs
By Paul Mitchell, December 11, 2012
The International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia Appeals Court overturned the convictions of Croatian general Ante Gotovina and Assistant Interior Minister Mladen Markac.
Protests against Slovenian government
By Markus Salzmann, December 10, 2012
On December 3, tens of thousands took to the streets in Slovenia to demonstrate against the austerity measures of Prime Minister Janez Janša’s right-wing government.
Protest against austerity measures in Slovenia
By Markus Salzmann, November 27, 2012
On November 17, 30,000 people protested in the Slovenian capital against austerity policies.
Slovenia: Government and opposition join ranks to impose austerity
By Markus Salzmann, September 29, 2012
Slovenia’s conservative government is working closely with the opposition Social Democrats and the trade unions to impose another austerity package.
Slovenia threatened with national bankruptcy
By Markus Salzmann, September 10, 2012
Although the country’s total debt is relatively low at 47 percent of GDP, the crisis gripping Slovenia’s three largest banks threatens to drag the country into the abyss.
Banking crisis intensifies in Slovenia
By Markus Salzmann, August 6, 2012
Slovenia is among the Eastern European countries hardest hit by the financial crisis.
New austerity package in Slovenia
By Markus Salzmann, July 6, 2012
With Slovenian banks heavily in debt, the right-wing government of Prime Minister Janez Jansa is acceding to demands for tougher austerity measures.
Escalating protests in Montenegro
By Ognjen Markovic, March 24, 2012
A large demonstration against declining living standards and corruption took place in the Montenegrin capital of Podgorica on March 18.
Montenegrin unions agree to pay and job cuts
By Ognjen Markovic, January 26, 2012
Unions in Montenegro have agreed to a cut in the number of public employees, pay reductions and a three-year ban on strikes.
Croatia: Referendum paves way for EU accession
By Markus Salzmann, January 25, 2012
Croatian voters approved the country’s joining the European Union in a referendum held on Sunday.
New Croatian government to implement big business measures
By Ante Dotto, December 13, 2011
The newly elected Social Democratic-led coalition in Croatia will step up the austerity measures demanded by the financial markets.
Slovenian election brings businessman to power, more cuts promised
By Markus Salzmann, December 10, 2011
The Positive Slovenia party won the early parliamentary election held in the Adriatic nation last Sunday with 29 percent of the vote.
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