Bosnia and the EU

Latest business news about Bosnia Herzegovina and the European Union

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EU set to lift travel ban on Karadzic family — 21 August 2008, 16:45 CET

The European Union is set to lift its travel ban on the family of Bosnian Serb war crimes indictee Radovan Karadzic who have had their passports returned as an interim "humanitarian" measure, an EU official said on Thursday.

EU troops raid home of Karadzic's wife in Bosnia — 15 July 2008, 11:59 CET

European Union peacekeepers in Bosnia on Tuesday raided the home of the wife of top war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic in his former stronghold town of Pale.

EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement and Interim Agreement - guide — 03 July 2008, 16:10 CET

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a potential candidate country for membership of the European Union

Spain buries Bosnian helicopter crash victims — 21 June 2008, 20:25 CET

Spain held a state funeral Saturday for one of its two soldiers killed when their helicopter crashed in central Bosnia.

Peacekeepers killed in Bosnian helicopter crash — 19 June 2008, 22:51 CET

An EU peacekeeping helicopter crashed Thursday in a heavily forested, mountainous region of central Bosnia, killing all four people on board.

Bosnia signs key pact on closer EU ties — 16 June 2008, 23:40 CET

Bosnia-Hercegovina, the last Balkans nation without formal links to the EU, has signed a key pact on closer ties with the bloc, the first step toward possible future membership.

Hungarian PM backs Bosnia's EU bid — 12 June 2008, 14:43 CET

Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany pledged support Thursday to Bosnia in its bid to move closer to the European Union, but warned it faced a difficult task in reaching the goal.

Bosnian PM hails visa-free travel dialogue with EU — 27 May 2008, 14:53 CET

Bosnian Prime Minister Nikola Spiric welcomed on Tuesday the opening of a dialogue with the European Union on visa-free travel as a clear signal of the country's European perspective.

Top envoy urges EU to quickly sign key pact with Bosnia — 07 May 2008, 18:02 CET

The top international envoy in Bosnia urged EU nations Wednesday to quickly sign a key pact on closer ties with Sarajevo before further delays dampen pro-European attitudes and undermine stability.

Bosnia's limited police reform enough to open EU door: officials — 06 May 2008, 17:16 CET

Bosnia's long-awaited police reform will do little to improve the way the force operates yet the European Union considers it good enough to help seal a key pact on closer ties, EU and local officials say.

EU ready to boost Bosnia ties following police reform deal — 16 April 2008, 23:01 CET

EU officials have hailed Bosnia's adoption of long-disputed police reforms, saying it opened the way for the Baltic state to sign the first accord on the way to European Union membership.

Bosnia adopts police reform in move for closer ties with EU — 16 April 2008, 22:24 CET

Lawmakers in Bosnia's upper house on Wednesday adopted long-disputed police reforms, removing the last hurdle for the country to sign a key pact on closer ties with the European Union.

EU says reforms takes Bosnia closer to membership — 11 April 2008, 17:20 CET

International officials on Friday hailed Bosnia's adoption of long-disputed police reforms, saying it moved the country closer to joining the European Union.

EU, Bosnian officials hail police reforms — 11 April 2008, 13:40 CET

International and Bosnian officials hailed on Friday adoption by Bosnian lawmakers of long-disputed police reforms, saying it moved the country closer to joining the European Union.

EU presidency impatient for Bosnia to start membership process — 11 April 2008, 10:46 CET

The EU presidency on Friday said it hoped to begin Bosnia's formal path towards European Union membership as soon as possible, after the country's lawmakers adopted a key police reform package.

Bosnian lawmakers adopt EU-required police reforms — 11 April 2008, 01:21 CET

Bosnian lower house lawmakers on Thursday adopted long-disputed police reforms which are the key condition to move the country forward on its path to eventual European Union membership.

Bosnian NGOs urge parliament to adopt EU-required reforms — 09 April 2008, 17:22 CET

Bosnian non-governmental organisations have called on lawmakers to adopt two police reform bills to be voted on Thursday to help the country on its path towards eventual EU membership.

Bosnian peacekeepers raid home of suspected Karadzic backer — 02 April 2008, 17:46 CET

European and NATO forces in Bosnia on Wednesday raided the home of a suspected supporter of top war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic, a military spokesman said.

Bosnian PM to resign if EU-backed reforms fail — 31 March 2008, 20:05 CET

Bosnian Prime Minister Nikola Spiric said Monday he would resign if parliament fails to adopt police reforms conditional for the country's integration into the European Union.

EU, NATO forces raid homes of Karadzic's wife, daughter — 27 March 2008, 22:40 CET

EU and NATO forces in Bosnia Thursday raided the homes of indicted war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic's wife, daughter and aide, who are suspected of helping him remain on the run.

Bosnia hopes to become EU candidate next year — 28 February 2008, 16:37 CET

Bosnian leaders said Thursday they hoped their country can become an official EU candidate nation next year, promising to swiftly carry out the required police reforms as soon as possible.

Major powers reject Bosnian Serb secession calls — 27 February 2008, 21:52 CET

World powers supervising Bosnia's peace accords expressed concern Wednesday at Bosnian Serb threats to secede, warning that no part of the Balkans state had the right to break away.

EU ambassadors reject Bosnian Serbs — 23 February 2008, 18:31 CET

EU ambassadors rejected Saturday a claim by Bosnian Serbs that they had the right to follow Kosovo's example and declare independence.

Serbs hint future secession move from Bosnia — 22 February 2008, 09:42 CET

The Bosnian Serb parliament said Thursday their entity had the right to secede from Bosnia if a significant number of the UN and most European Union countries recognise Kosovo's independence.

EU awards Bosnia EUR 440m development grant — 20 February 2008, 19:17 CET

The EU and Bosnia have signed an agreement providing the post-war country with EUR 440 million aimed at helping reforms and bolstering its economy.