Southern Europe

Balkan Nations at Odds With Greece Over Macedonia’s Name

A regional median of 60% in the Balkans support Macedonia’s name

March 18, 2008

Despite Greece’s criticism of Macedonia for using the same name as a Greek province, a regional median of 60% of respondents from six Balkan nations and special areas agree with the use of the name “Macedonia.”More ...

Views on Freedom of Expression Vary in Kosovo

In Kosovo, more Serbs than Albanians say people fear expressing views

February 26, 2008

Many people in Kosovo are publicly expressing their views on the country’s newly declared independence. Last year, a majority of Kosovar Serbs (51%) told Gallup that many or most people in Serbia were afraid to openly express their political views, while only 14% of Kosovar Albanians agreed.More ...

Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence Carries Risk

A majority of Serbs think an independent Kosovo will destabilize the region

February 18, 2008

Kosovo has declared its independence from Serbia, an action that a majority of Serbs within Kosovo and Serbia polled by Gallup last year believed will destabilize the region. A majority of Kosovar Albanians, however, did not believe that an independent Kosovo would result in regional instability.More ...

Youth Development Challenges in Bulgaria, Romania

About one-third in each country say children lack chance to learn, grow

February 5, 2008

A key challenge for the newest members of the European Union, Romania and Bulgaria, is improving the treatment of children in their countries. At least 30% of respondents in each country say children are not treated with respect and dignity.More ...

Majority of Turks Negative Toward U.S. Leadership

Most think the U.S. is hostile toward their country

October 24, 2007

As tension mounts in Turkey, Gallup highlights recent data that underscore Turks’ negativity toward the United States and its leadership.More ...