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Erdogan: Thessaloniki was taken away from us
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used a pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul to lament the loss of Ottoman Empire territories, which he said were "as much a part of us as our blood, our life and our love."
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Von der Leyen to visit Belgrade Tuesday as part of trip to W Balkans
BRUSSELS - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Belgrade on Tuesday as part of a four-day visit to the Western Balkans, where she will present the details of an EU growth plan for the region, the EC announced on Friday.
She will arrive in Belgrade on Tuesday afternoon and meet with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and PM Ana Brnabic.
Air Serbia to evacuate North Macedonian citizens from Israel
SKOPJE - The government of North Macedonia said on Thursday North Macedonian citizens who remained stranded in Israel would evacuated on an Air Serbia flight on Friday.
In a statement, the government said it would cover all expenses of the Tel Aviv-Skopje flight.
Vucic: Response to opposition demand for elections due by end of month
SKOPJE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday in Skopje his response to a group of opposition parties that had submitted a demand for early elections before the end of the year was due by the end of this month.
Vucic: I expect difficult Brussels meetings on Kosovo
SKOPJE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday in Skopje he expected the upcoming Brussels meetings on Kosovo-Metohija to be difficult as none had been easy in the past.
Vucic was speaking to reporters after a meeting of Brdo-Brijuni Process leaders.
Vucic: Skopje debate was constructive, no major squabbles
SKOPJE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after Monday's meeting of Brdo-Brijuni Process leaders in Skopje that an attempt had been made to find a common denominator and that the European future had been discussed in a constructive debate.
Vucic: Serbia consistent in advocating creation of atmosphere of mutual trust
BELGRADE - Ahead of Monday's meeting of Brdo-Brijuni Process leaders in Skopje, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia, as always, remained consistent in its sincere advocacy of creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, understanding and respect.
US official voices hope North Macedonia will proceed with EU membership bid
A senior US State Department official on Friday voiced hope that North Macedonia will be able to approve politically difficult constitutional changes that would help its bid to join the European Union.
Gabriel Escobar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Balkan policy, said during talks in the capital Skopje that the US strongly backs the country's EU accession bid.
Analysts predict that North Macedonia may Fall Behind in EU Membership Negotiations
A political crisis in the Republic of North Macedonia after debates on constitutional changes ended inconclusively and a vote on them was postponed indefinitely. MPs in Skopje debated whether to change their basic law, including whether Bulgarians should be included in the constitution. According to analysts, North Macedonia risks seriously falling behind in negotiations with the EU.
Running wild: Stray dogs threaten rare Balkan lynx
For years, the Balkan lynx has struggled to survive as deforestation destroyed its habitat and poachers targeted the elusive mountain cat along with the animals it relies on for food.
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