Kosovo: broken bridges (part 2)

The kanun are a set of ancient Albanian laws which are still followed in some rural parts of Kosovo - we show you how the tradition of blood feuds has shattered the lives of entire families. We also tell you why religious parties are seeking to challenge Kosovo’s secular constitution. Finally, Nerimane Kamberi, a Kosovan author, takes us through the streets of the capital Pristina.

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Senior Producer: Loick Berrou
Presenter: Christophe Robeet
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Reporter: Valérie Labonne
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27/08/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Montenegro: in Croatia's footsteps (part 1)

Officially a candidate for EU membership since last December, Montenegro hopes to be next on the list to join the bloc, just after Croatia. But five years after its independence from Serbia, the country is still seeking to free itself from Belgrade’s tutelage, including within the realm of the Orthodox Church. We also talk economy, with a report on informal work and an unusual walk through the business districts of the capital Podgorica.

30/07/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Croatia: welcome to the European club! (part 2)

Extradited by Austria, Croatian former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader is awaiting trial. He is the most senior figure to face corruption charges since Croatia's independence in 1991. We also take you to the "Amazon of Europe", which could be threatened by navigation projects on the Danube river. Finally, theatre director Ivica Buljan introduces us to the bustling port of Rijeka, which is reinventing itself as the country’s new capital of culture.

30/07/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Croatia: welcome to the European club! (part 1)

Croatia has been given the go-ahead to join the European Union in July 2013. President Ivo Josipovic tells Europe District what this means for his country. We also take you behind the scenes of the government’s campaign to convince eurosceptics. Plus: do you speak Croatian? The soon-to-be 24th language of the EU is the subject of heated debate over its linguistic origin.

25/06/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Turkey: Erdogan's super power (part 2)

Turkey’s Kurds made a significant breakthrough in the recent general election. We hear about their expectations and those of the Armenian community who would like to see the "genocide" of 1915 recognized by Ankara. We also navigate across the busy Bosphorus and we’ll show you the vibrant port of Izmir though the lens of a local photographer.

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25/06/2011 - EUROPE DISTRICT

Turkey: Erdogan's super power (part 1)

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a third term in office after his conservative AK Party scored well in the June general election. Europe District followed a young AK candidate and met the head of the Kemalist opposition. We also take you to the Greek-Turkish border, a major EU entry point for illegal immigrants. And we bring you a taste of Turkish cuisine with a chef who likes mixing tradition and creativity.