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21 May 2013
Russia Launches Public TV, Romanian Soccer Boss Jailed
Plus, more bloodshed in the North Caucasus and a sweet solution to Croatia's land mine problem.
By Joshua Boissevain, Ioana Caloianu, Ky Krauthamer, and Vladimir Matan
20 May 2013
Russia Shocked by Orphanage Violence, Gay Rights Ralliers Beaten Back in Georgia, Russia
Plus, new polls spell trouble for Poland’s center-right government, and a long-delayed dam hangs over a Georgian village.
By Barbara Frye, Joshua Boissevain, Ioana Caloianu, and Vladimir Matan
16 May 2013
Young, Loud, and Turkmen
Ashgabat’s few rock ’n’ rollers keep a low profile and face a limited future.
By Dengiz Uralov
9 May 2013
Croatia, Slovenia Star in New Corruption Report, Kerry to Russian opposition: We Hear You
Plus, the Holocaust in Bulgaria was a two-way street and energy firms give up on fracking in Poland.
By Erik N. Nelson, Joshua Boissevain, Ioana Caloianu, and Vladimir Matan
7 May 2013
A Star Pupil Flunks Out
Slovenia’s status as a post-communist standout was built on a shaky foundation.
By Martin Ehl
6 May 2013
A Good Deal, but Not at Any Price
Whatever happens in northern Kosovo, a stable Serbia, firmly anchored to the EU, is Brussels’ strategic objective. From Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso.
By Andrea Lorenzo Capussela
29 April 2013
Bishkek’s Jewish Community Torn Between Emigration and Home
After years of economic stagnation, revolutions, and ethnic unrest, many Jews are undecided about their future in Kyrgyzstan. From EurasiaNet.org.
By Matthew Kupfer
26 April 2013
Is Lithuania Tolerant Enough to Lead Europe?
A current of hostility to gays and other minorities undercuts the country’s efforts to burnish its image as it takes the EU helm.
By Linas Jegelevicius
11 April 2013
Moldova: Retirement Paradise Lost
Rising poverty and splintered families wreak havoc on the lives of the country’s oldest citizens.
By Dmitri Romanovski
8 April 2013
Merkel Chides Putin, Yanukovych Pardons Foes
Plus, Belgrade asks for more talks on Kosovo and Croatian war veterans march against Cyrillic signs.
By Barbara Frye, Joshua Boissevain, Ioana Caloianu and Vladimir Matan
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