Erstellt am: 14. 3. 2014 - 17:22 Uhr

It's not exactly a "Yes" or "No", it's more of a "Yes" or "Yes"

Reality Check: Crimea referendum; Syrian conflict 3 years on, Hypo "bad bank"; Serbian general election.

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Ukraine

Tensions are high ahead of Sunday’s referendum in Crimea, which the interim government in Kiev says is to legitimise the presence of Russian troops in the region and its possible annexation. David Stern in Kiev reports:

Syria

Three years into the conflict there’s no sign of resolution. The role of Russia is seen to be vital in negotiating peace, but has the crisis in Ukraine upset the diplomatic balance? Analysis from international security expert, Paul Rogers:

Hypo

In a press conference announced at short notice, Finance Minister Michael Spindelegger delivered the news that the troubled bank will be wound down by a privately managed business entity. Robert Zikmund reports on the decision and reactions:

Serbia

The conservative Progressive party of Aleksander Vucic, who’s currently the deputy prime minister, is expected to win Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Balkans expert Vedran Dzihic tells us more about this popular politician:

Drama

Chris Cummins reports on a one-woman play, entitled “The Worst Date Ever”, which tells the true story of how a young journalist swaps the life of glamour reporting for the horrors of an African war: