Most of the Balkan states were irritated about territory.

To this end, an alliance was struck among the Balkan states in Spring 1913.

For us to be reduced to the level of a Balkan state is very hard.

In 2004, i found myself wandering through the Balkan states, as i was moving from one contract to another.

The Balkan states are in a very vulnerable position.

As you will be aware, we have also devised special rules for the Balkan states.

It is also important that we are opening up to the Balkan states.

The Balkan states, which were not able to be present from the beginning, should also be invited, at least as observers this first time.

So although the Balkan states are no longer a primary foreign policy consideration, they cannot be ignored.

In 1912 the Balkan states joined forces to drive out the Turks.