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Varoufakis: We could ‘freeze’ some of our campaign promises

Greek FinMin Yanis Varoufakis said the leftist government in Greece could suspend the implementation of some pre-election pledges in order to “build trust” with partners and lenders.

Varoufakis made the eyebrow-raising statement at an economic forum in affluent Lake Como, a quip expected to generate a cascade of reactions back in recession-plagued Greece.

Companies interested in Zelezara finish presentations

BELGRADE - The companies, which applied to manage the Serbian steel mill Zelezara Smederevo, have finished their presentations, and the government will continue to negotiate with the ones that have the best programs.

Minister of Economy Zeljko Sertic said that the decision on the choice of the company will be announced in the coming days.

Jovanovski off to winning start in Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS - Serbia's tennis player Bojana Jovanovski made a winning start at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Thursday evening, defeating Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands in two sets - 6:3, 6:4.

Jovanovski will next face Belinda Bencic of Switzerland who skipped the first round as 31st seed.

The prize fund of the tournament in California totals USD 5.38 million.

Draghi urged Greece to allow officials back before it's too late

By Karl Stagno Navarra & Alessandro Speciale

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi told Greek officials they face a critical situation and must let euro-area representatives return to Athens if they are ever going to obtain more aid, according to two European officials.

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