Germany

German train drivers began their longest strike in 20 years Nov. 5 in a bitter labor dispute that will mar travel for millions during 25th anniversary celebrations of the Berlin Wall’s fall.

French company "interested in Nikola Tesla airport"

BELGRADE -- The French company VINCI is interested in acquiring Belgrade's Nikola Tesla airport, the Belgrade-based daily Politika reports in its Wednesday issue.

BELGRADE - The French company VINCI is interested in acquiring Belgrade's Nikola Tesla airport, Belgrade-based daily Politika reports in its Wednesday issue.

The details of the offer, as well as whether other investors will appear when it is disclosed that the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is ready for privatization, or more likely, granting of concession rights, are still unkown.

BELGRADE - Serbia ranks 77th according to the Legatum Prosperity Index, while Norway claimed the first place on the list of 142 countries.

The Prosperity Index released by Legatum Group on Tuesday evaluates countries according to a number of parameters in sectors of economy, entrepreneurship, administration, education, healthcare, security, individual freedoms and social capital.

Serbia ranks 77th on Legatum Prosperity Index

BELGRADE -- Serbia ranks 77th according to the Legatum Prosperity Index, while Norway claimed the first place on the list of 142 countries.

Caretaker Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki and other ministers in his cabinet are to be questioned by lawmakers for the first time since assuming office on August 6.

Bliznashki and his colleagues are to cast more light on certain issues related to the government's general policies.

The Greek government felt encouraged Tuesday by European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici (photo) pointing to the December 8 Eurogroup as a key date for deciding how Greece’s relationship with the troika should evolve.

BELGRADE/MONACO - Serbian Minister of the Interior Nebojsa Stefanovic said Tuesday that by adopting the EU standards Serbia wants to make its police more efficient and its citizens feel safer.

Bulgaria's Bansko is offering the best value to Britons looking for a family week away skiing this winter, a new survey has shown.

Galatasaray plays Borussia Dortmund in Germany, hoping to keep alive its slim chances of advancing in the Champions League, while Real Madrid’s Ronaldo eyes a record against Liverpool Galatasaray travels to Germany tonight to take on Borussia Dortmund in Champions Lague in a game that will shape the Istanbul club’s future on the European stage.