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Croatia NGOs Criticise Move to Allocate Funds for Persecuted Christians
Some NGOs have criticised an independent MP, supporting the ruling Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, who has proposed an amendment to the 2021 budget, allocating 1.5 million kuna, or 200,000 euros, for "persecuted Christians and other people in need".
The budget is due to be voted on in parliament on Wednesday.
Turkey in touch with 92 countries to restart flights, says minister
Turkey has completed discussions with 92 countries for resumption of flights, the country's transportation and infrastructure minister said on Aug. 14.
Turkey continues to operate scheduled and non-scheduled flights with 48 countries as of Aug. 13, Adil Karaismailoğlu said in a press release.
Israel Lists Bulgaria Among "Green" Countries for Travel
As part of the plan to reopen Israel's skies, Israelis returning from certain countries will not be required to go into isolation.
Commission Denies ‘Covering up’ Croatia’s Failure to Monitor Police
The European Commission has rejected allegations that its officials tried to cover up the failure by Croatia's government to supervise its border police, after they were repeatedly accused of abusing migrants and refugees on the EU's external borders.
Celebs Sprinkle Stardust on Looming Balkan Elections
"When you put someone on the list who is engaged, and who has dealt with both some social issues and kind of activism, it's one thing; it's another when you put [on the lists] people who are just celebrities," she said.
Singers find their political voice in Croatia
Vucic: Resolution 1244 is tough for Serbia, I'm afraid there's no solution for Kosovo
Serbia's President and leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), Aleksandar Vucic, called on citizens to vote on June 21st, adding that the goal of his party is to get more that 50 percent of the vote.
Orban, at videoconference with EU states' ambassadors: Now, our motto is "Economy before anything else!"
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban stated, on Tuesday, during an exchange of opinions with the ambassadors of the member states of the EU in Bucharest regarding the way to manage the pandemic crisis on the continent, that "now, when from a healthcare point of view things are starting to re-enter normality, the motto of the Government is 'The economy before anything else!'".
Jewish Congress Hails Austrian Move to Ban WWII Bleiburg Event
The World Jewish Congress, an international organisation representing Jewish communities, praised on Monday the Austrian parliament's adoption of a proposed ban on the annual commemoration of the killings of Croatian Nazi-allied troops and civilians at Bleiburg in Austria by the Yugoslav Partisans at the end of World War II.
US Embassy in Athens issues notice on continued flight ban
The US Embassy in Athens has issued a notice advising Americans that travel to Greece remains banned until July 1 at least, after the Greek government on Friday announced the list of countries from which it will be accepting flights as of June 15.
BIRN Fact-check: Broken Promises? Has Croatia’s Ruling Party Kept its Word?
The government stressed the need to create new jobs and reduce unemployment, and for demographic renewal - which it was planning to assist by offering financial compensation to parents of newborn children.
Week in Review: The Keys of Power
Tandem
As tensions continue to rage within Montenegro between the Government and supporters of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has voiced only moderate criticism of what is going on in the neighbouring country. Strange, for a man who seeks to position himself as the champion of Serbs in the region.
Montenegro Accused of Anti-Serb Bias for Continued Border Closure
Police and custom officers on Montenegrin border. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic described the decision as a "ridiculous and senseless move", N1 TV reported.
War Criminals Prepare to Run in Serbian Elections
He has also said that he favours early release from prison for Milorad 'Legija' Ulemek and Zvezdan Jovanovic, who are serving sentences for the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic in 2003. He said that they should be freed because "they are heroes" who fought on behalf of Serbs.
Orban’s Power Strategy: ‘Surrender to Win’
The unexpected move would mean giving up the ability to rule by decree without a time limit — part of a controversial "coronavirus bill" that opponents said also threatened to stifle media independence.
Nationalists May Hold Key to Power after Croatian Election
Neither of Croatia's two main parties looks like winning an outright majority in an election in July, leading to a likely alliance between the centre-right HDZ and a nationalist bloc led by a famous folk singer.