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Israeli ex-Prime Minister Olmert Convicted of Corruption
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been found guilty of bribery in the "Holyland affair".
The case has been known as one of the worst corruption scandals in Israel's history.
SNS presidency to discuss govt constitution on April 5
BELGRADE - The session of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) concerning the constitution of the future government will be held on Saturday, April 5, Tanjug learnt in the information service of SNS as the party that won a convincing majority of votes in the parliamentary elections on March 16.
Record Low Euro Inflation in March - Eurostat
Euro area annual inflation reached its lowest level since 2009 in March 2014, according to an estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
The latest data reveals a 0.5% inflation in March 2014, down by 0.7% in February, which is the lowest annual rate of inflation since November 2009.
Property Sales On The Rise In Sofia
The first quarter of 2014 saw active property sales in Sofia, shows the data of Bulgarian Properties.
The sales of residential properties in Sofia rose by 15% year-on-year and inquiries rose by 30%, which could mean an increasing activity in the upcoming months.
Four Bulgarian Parties to Enter EU Parliament, Socialists Lead - Poll
Four Bulgarian parties would win seats in the European Parliament if the elections were now, according to the latest survey of Sova Harris agency.
The ruling Socialist Party (BSP) increases its lead over the main opposition center-right GERB Party. The Socialists would receive 21.9% in the Euro-vote, while GERB would come second with 20.6%, the survey shows.
Serbia's stance on Ukraine "not topic in Brussels on Monday"
Serbia's stance on Ukraine "not topic in Brussels on Monday"
BRUSSELS -- A spokesperson for EU's Catherine Ashton says Serbia's stance towards the crisis in Ukraine will not be the topic of today's Belgrade-Priština dialogue.
However, said Maja Kocijančič, all candidate countries are expected to align their foreign policy with that of the EU.
Satellite City with 'Artificial Sea' to Be Built near Sofia
An investment fund is to build a satellite city near Bulgaria's capital Sofia, sources close to the entity have said.
Three billionaires are reported to be involved in the project, Bulgarian newspaper 24 Chasa has revealed, citing the sources.
Attica pharmacists call off strike over liberalization measures
Pharmacists in Attica will end their strike on Tuesday despite measures liberalizing their sector passing through Parliament on Sunday night.
Serbia's trade grows over first two months of 2014
BELGRADE – Serbia’s total foreign trade in January and February of 2014 amounted to USD 5.2 billion, an increase of 9.2 percent compared to the same period last year, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (RZS) said in a release Monday.
Montenegro Speaker Joins Ukraine Crisis Diplomacy Effort
Montenegro's parliamentary speaker Ranko Krivokapic will visit Moscow and Kiev this week as part of the OSCE's efforts to help mediate in the Ukrainian crisis.
Dijsselbloem says EU to decide Tuesday on pace of Greek payouts
By Corina Ruhe, Nikos Chrysoloras & Rebecca Christie
Euro area finance chiefs will decide tomorrow on the amount and pace of Greeces next aid payments, Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said.
URS party "did not siphon off money from export agency"
URS party "did not siphon off money from export agency"
BELGRADE -- While in the government, the URS "did not siphon off money from the Serbia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) through party members."
This is what United Regions of Serbia (URS) Presidency member Miroslav Čučković said during a B92 TV talk show late on Sunday.
Drecun expects Vucic to expedite Brussels talks
BELGRADE - The chairman of the Serbian parliamentary committee on Kosovo-Metohija Milovan Drecun said on Monday that he expects future Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic to expedite the Brussels talks on normalising the Belgrade-Pristina ties.
Serb entity "has right to self-determination" - PM
Serb entity "has right to self-determination" - PM
BANJA LUKA -- RS Prime Minister Željka Cvijanović has said that the Serb entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina "has a right to self-determination."
According to her, "the talk about a referendum, when it comes to the Serb Republic (RS), is not taboo nor is it artificially imposed from time to time."
Bosnia Witnesses Recall Relatives’ Deaths in Lozje Attack
Two prosecution witnesses testified at the trial of Bosnian Serb ex-fighter Dragan Sekaric that their relatives were murdered by soldiers when the village of Lozje was attacked in May 1992.