Ukraine peace talks aborted as civilians die in east

Numerous civilians have continued to die in Eastern Ukraine this week, following a rocket attack that killed 30 last Saturday. Peace talks were scheduled to resume in Minsk, but separatist representatives called them off as soon as they landed in the Belarus capital...

A Portuguese Syriza?

In the wake of Syriza’s victory in Greece, leftist parties are gaining ground elsewhere in Europe. Podemos has gained popularity in Spain, and a new coalition of leftists, Tempo de Avancar, exists in Portugal.   Read original...

Report raps Balkan states’ human rights failings

The recently released Human Rights Watch annual report included sections on Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo and Serbia. Human Rights Watch criticized Balkan states, primarily Serbia and Bosnia, for failing to follow through on pledges to prosecute war crimes. Treatment of...

Borisov reaffirms Bulgarian fracking ban

Bulgarian Prime Minister said Friday that Bulgaria’s fracking ban will remain in place until a new eco-friendly method is invented. He did say, though, that he would welcome a debate on the matter.   Read original...