81.   Corruption remains widespread in the Balkan region, despite high-level campaigns to fight the scourge by countries in the region, according to a study presented in Sofia Thursday.

82.   The Security Council underlined the importance of regional stability in the tinderbox Balkan region.

83.   The western powers consider the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Zagreb as the key to stability in the Balkan region.

84.   US Senator Carl Levine told the rally that the birth of democracy in Serbia would give hope to all people in the Balkan region.

85.   Visiting Greek Prime Minister Konstantin Simitis called on the European Union Thursday to help the Balkan region prevent further civil wars, suffering and exodus of refugees.

86.   Tudjman for his part said that bilateral relations between Ankara and Zagreb were crucial for peace and stability in the volatile Balkan region.

87.   On Monday Bulatovic and Handziski discussed the political and military situation in the Balkan region and future defense and security cooperation between their countries.

88.   The birth of democracy in Serbia would give hope to all people in the Balkan region, a US senator told Belgrade anti-government protestors Wednesday.

89.   The European Union considers the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Zagreb as the key to stability in the Balkan region.

90.   The council said the extension was needed because the Balkan region was still unstable.