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Pharmacies closed due to new strike against liberalization plans
Pharmacists launched a new 24-hour strike on Monday to protest liberalization measures they feel threaten their livelihood and profession.
Pharmacies around the country were shut, following a 48-hour strike last week, as their owners feel the governments proposals will allow large chains to dominate the market at the expense of independent stores.
Marathon troika talks to continue in Athens later on Monday
Greek government officials are to continue talks with troika representatives on Monday after failing to reach an agreement on a range of issues over the weekend.
Bosnia to End Controversial Anonymised Verdicts
Verdicts and indictments for war crimes and other grave offences should be made public so people can learn the truth about past atrocities, Bosnia's top judicial body said.
Prisoner Accuses Bosnian Croat Fighter of Wartime Assault
A former prisoner testified that ex-Croatian Defence Council fighter Josip Tolic, who is on trial for abusing Serb detainees, beat him up while he was held captive in Odzak in 1992.
Belgrade Schools to Have Security ‘Officers’ in Four Years
Goran Vesic, member of Belgrade provisional council, on March 3 announced that all schools in Belgrade will have at least one officer in charge of safety within the next four years.
The “school officers” will undergo special training and work in communication with the local police.
Nis Art Foundation: Talent the most precious value
Nis Art Foundation: Talent the most precious value
Stances and thoughts by young artists of fine art express in the best possible way how great importance of the Nis Art Foundation (NAF) is, the reputable actress Neda Arneric says.
'Montevideo' stars support Novak
'Montevideo' stars support Novak
Actors Milos Bikovic, Viktor Savic and director Dragan Bjelogrlic of the 'See You Montevideo' movie were supporting Novak Djokovic at the masters in Indian Wells.
Twelve years since death of Danilo Bata Stojkovic
Twelve years since death of Danilo Bata Stojkovic
Why theatre? Well, spirituality is something that every human being needs, every human being, let alone a honorable human being – Danilo Stojkovic said in one oh his interviews.
Dačić "joins SNS celebrations," Dinkić "leaves politics"
Dačić "joins SNS celebrations," Dinkić "leaves politics"
BELGRADE -- SPS leader Ivica Dačić has joined celebrations organized by the Progressives (SNS) after their landslide election victory.
According to media crews at the SNS headquarters, Dačić and Vučić have been "engaged in conversation" for over an hour, but, said reporters, "they were not alone."
Croatia's Forex scam should be a lesson, EP says
Croatia's Forex scam should be a lesson, EP says
The biggest financial scam in Croatia will likely serve as a warning to citizens, who can also learn to be cautious through information from the EU.
Defendants wait to enter the Forex trial on February 20th. [Jutarnji.hr]
Ukraine crisis sparks worries in Southeast Europe
Ukraine crisis sparks worries in Southeast Europe
Dacic: Willing to discuss government with SNS
BELGRADE - Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic, whose party ran in the parliamentary election on Sunday in a coalition with the Party of United Pensioners of Serbia and United Serbia, said on Sunday the coalition had won a significant number of votes, and that he was willing to discuss forming the next government with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), who won the election, sho
RIK: 18.89 pct of polling stations processed, SNS won 48.91
BELGRADE - Based on the ballots from 18.89 percent of polling stations processed by the Republican Electoral Commission, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) received 48.91 percent of the vote in Sunday's early parliamentary elections, taking 162 seats in the parliament, while the SPS-PUPS-JS mustered 14.73 percent of the vote, or 49 seats.
OSCE: Voter turnout in Kosovo 34.4 percent
OSCE: Voter turnout in Kosovo 34.4 percent
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA -- OSCE has said that preliminary results showed 37,174 registered voters (34.42%) in Kosovo cast their ballots in Serbia's early parliamentary election.
OSCE Mission Spokesperson Nikola Gaon spoke for Tanjug late on Sunday.
OSCE: Voter turnout in Kosovo-Metohija 34.4 pct
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - OSCE Mission Spokesperson Nikola Gaon stated for Tanjug that according to preliminary results 37,174 voters, or 34.42 pct of the total number, cast their ballots in Serbia's early parliamentary election in Kosovo-Metohija (KiM) on Sunday.
Gaon added that no incidents were reported on the day of election.