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Croatians say hello to EU, goodbye to Balkans [Jan 23, 2012] ZAGREB: Croatia welcomed the prospect of a symbolic break with the rest of the Balkans on Monday after two-thirds of voters endorsed its EU entry, despite signs that the eurozone crisis has dampened enthusiasm. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia in the EU: A Disaster Waiting to Happen [Oct 28, 2011] In the late 19th century, someone asked Bismarck what would cause the next great European war. ?Some damn thing in the Balkans,? he presciently answered. Today, events in that region are no less consequential if we remember that Greece, now roiling global markets, is also a Balkan state. Unfortunately, it might [...] [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia in the EU: A Disaster Waiting to Happen [Oct 27, 2011] In the late 19th century, someone asked Bismarck what would cause the next great European war. "Some damn thing in the Balkans," he presciently answered. Today, events in that region are no less consequential if we remember that Greece, now roiling global markets, is also a Balkan state. Unfortunately, it might get much worse. In ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia warns EU against halting enlargement after Croatia [Sep 10, 2011] (BLED ) - Serbia urged the European Union on Saturday to continue its enlargement process after Croatia's planned accession in 2013, warning any halt could threaten stability in the Balkans. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wraps up tough talks to join EU in July 2013 [Jul 01, 2011] Agencies BRUSSELS, July 1: Croatia on Thursday formally wrapped up negotiations to become the European Union's 28th member on July 1, 2013, hopefully paving the way for entry to other Balkans states. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wins EU berth on 20th independence aniversary [Jun 28, 2011] Croatia celebrates 20 years of independence with a birthday offer courtesy of the EU -- which on the eve of the historic anniversary Friday offered the Balkans country the status of its 28th member. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wins EU berth on 20th independence aniversary [Jun 25, 2011] Croatia celebrates 20 years of independence with a birthday offer courtesy of the EU -- which on the eve of the historic anniversary Friday offered the Balkans country the status of its 28th member. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wins EU berth on 20th independence aniversary [Jun 24, 2011] Croatia celebrates 20 years of independence with a birthday offer courtesy of the EU -- which on the eve of the historic anniversary Friday offered the Balkans country the status of its 28th member. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pope heads to Balkans with pro-EU message [Jun 03, 2011] Pope Benedict XVI heads to the Balkans this weekend with a pro-European Union message for a region being forced to account for its bloody past to join the EU bloc. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pope heads to Balkans with pro-EU message [Jun 03, 2011] Pope Benedict XVI heads to the Balkans this weekend with a pro-European Union message for a region being forced to account for its bloody past to join the EU bloc. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pope heads to Balkans with pro-EU message [Jun 03, 2011] Pope Benedict XVI heads to the Balkans this weekend with a pro-European Union message for a region being forced to account for its bloody past to join the EU bloc. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pope heads to Balkans with pro-EU message [Jun 03, 2011] NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI heads to the Balkans this weekend with a pro-European Union membership message for a region being forced to account for its bloody past to join the EU bloc. Benedict leaves Saturday for an overnight trip to Croatia, a Catholic bastion visited three times by his predecessor. The long-planned trip has taken on fresh relevance ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Pope heads to Balkans with pro-EU message as region confronts bloody past to join EU bloc [Jun 03, 2011] VATICAN CITY ? Pope Benedict XVI heads to the Balkans this weekend with a pro-European Union membership message for a region being forced to account for its bloody past to join the EU bloc. Benedict leaves Saturday for an overnight trip to Croatia, a Catholic bastion visited three times by his predecessor. The long-planned trip has taken on fresh relevance following the arrest in neighboring ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia takes aim at WSE [Jan 13, 2011] The Warsaw Stock Exchange is becoming well known outside of Poland, Parkiet reports. The latest region to take notice of the Polish bourse is the Balkans, with the first Croatian firms already setting their sights on WSE debuts. [via YahooNews] More >>