Freedom of Information in Balkans Still ‘On Paper Only’, Panel Hears

Planned legal changes to FOI laws seem to be designed to make it even harder for journalists to hold the authorities accountable, a BIRN panel discussion in Skopje heard.

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Crime family, son stabs mother to death

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Fier, a police officer is shot dead

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“Sterilization file”, is postponed again the hearing session for former Minister of Health

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