Austria: Danube disruption a nuisance.
Bosnia: Rapid growth reflects rebuilding from own war. Kosovo conflict a setback.
Bulgaria: Loss of trade and tourism hits hard. Looking to nab reconstruction contracts.
Croatia: Major dip in tourism puts pressure on budget. Foreign investment falls off.
Greece: Tourism hit hard. Goal now is to build on its investments in region and stay on track for joining euro in 2001.
Hungary: Minimal damage to trade and tourism. Hopes to make money rebuilding its neighbors.
Italy: Ban on fishing in Adriatic and moderate damage to tourism.
Kosovo: Half the province’s housing may have been destroyed. First in line for aid.
Macedonia: Refugees plus trade disruption taking heavy toll.
Romania: War impact modest, but picture not bright to begin with. Eying reconstruction work.
Slovak Republic: Backed NATO, wants to westernize. Trying to stick to austerity policies.
Slovenia: Tourism takes a hit. So do regional exports.
Turkey: Inflation high, jobs and tourists scarce. Hopes to help rebuild Kosovo–and that its NATO soldiering will improve its chances of joining EU club.
Ukraine: Regionally important–but fears losing aid as attention shifts to Balkans.
Yugoslavia: Bombing and sanctions have knocked it back decades.
