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French company potential investor in Belgrade
BELGRADE - The delegation of French company Suez Environnement arrived in Belgrade for a two-day visit during which it will conduct talks with city heads concerning the projects of private-public partnership.
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Family funeral in France for Total boss
Former Total boss Christophe de Margerie, who died last week when his private jet crashed in Russia, was buried on Oct. 28 in a private family funeral in France.
Around 100 mourners, mainly relatives and close associates, were present at the ceremony held under clear blue skies in the small village of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer in northwestern France.
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Turkey identifies mysterious powder sent to consulates as chalk dust
The suspicious powdery substance that was sent to six consulates in Istanbul, leading to the hospitalization of more than 30 staff members, was a material similar to chalk dust, a Turkish official has said.
Health Ministry Undersecretary Eyüp GümüŠsaid Oct. 28 that the powder tested negative for biological and toxic agents.
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
In a country whose national identity is so closely connected to its cuisine, France's hard right has seized on a growing appetite for kebabs as proof of cultural "Islamization".
Saab, Brazil Seal USD 5.4 B Deal for 36 Gripen Jets
Swedish defense group Saab AB has signed a deal with Brazil for development and production of thirty-six Gripen NG fighters, the manufacturer itself said in a statement.
An Industrial Cooperation Contract to deliver "substantial technology transfer" from Saab to the Brazilian industry was has also been signed between the two parties.
Nikolic not to visit Belgium due to Kosovo statehood symbols
BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has called off his participation in the commemorative event in Belgium on Tuesday marking the 100th anniversary since the beginning of World War I, although it was planned, because the opening ceremony will display the symbols of the unilaterally proclaimed state of Kosovo.
France says Armenia, Azerbaijan to hold more talks on Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian and Azeri leaders have agreed to pursue talks over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region after resuming direct contacts at a meeting in Paris on Monday, the French government said.
Corporate lending in eurozone periphery slumps further in Sept
Lending to companies in the euro zone periphery continued to fall in September, while banks in core countries kept lending more, ECB data showed on Monday, highlighting the divergence in economic strength in the bloc.
Nikolic to attend 'Belgium Remembers' WWI centenary event
BRUSSELS - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic will join numerous European leaders in Belgium on Tuesday at an event marking the 100 years since the First Battle of Ypres.
US urges coalition to wage online battle against ISIL
Washington called Oct. 27 for the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to be extended to the Internet, as coalition partners met for talks on how to stop the jihadists' online propaganda.