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Dacic: Croatian president gave "non-European" statements

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic qualified as non-European the statement of Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic who said that Zagreb would have to put up a fence on the border with Serbia to protect itself from the migrant tide.

Dacic: Kitarovic's statement non-European

Dacic qualified as non-European the statement of Kitarovic who said that Zagreb would have to use a fence to protect itself from the migrant tide.

Merkel says EU 'needs Turkey' to halt migrant tide

EU leaders meet Oct. 15 to try to persuade Turkey to help stem the flow of refugees towards Europe, with German chancellor Angela Merkel saying it was "unacceptable" that the short sea crossing to Greece was being controlled by people smugglers.

Vucic,Pupovac for continued improvement in ties with Croatia

It is Serbia's interest to continue improving relations with Croatia at bilateral level, and within the common European perspective of the two states, Serbia's Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and President of the Serb National Council Milorad Pupovac underscored in the meeting on Monday.

'Outsider' Parties to Influence Croatia Poll Outcome

Political experts told BIRN that in the upcoming elections in November, a major role would be played by parties outside the centre-left coalition led by the governing Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the centre-right coalition led by the Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ.

EU seeks to accelerate Turkey's stalled accession process

The European Union is seeking to accelerate Turkey?s almost stalled accession negotiation process by annexing a set of priorities and concrete recommendations to its soon-to-be released progress report, seen as a short-term road map for the next government to be formed after Nov. 1 elections.

Croatia Faces Tight Race in General Election

Croatia is entering one of the shortest election campaigns in its history after President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic on Monday set polling day for November 8.

Now the date of the vote has been confirmed, the parties and independent candidates have 14 days to submit their applications to the State Electoral Commission, which will accept and publish all valid lists within 48 hours.

US ambassador Kirby: Serbia treats migrants in a humane way

U.S.Ambassador to Serbia Michel Kirby applauded Serbia on Tuesday for its humane treatment of migrants coming from the Middle East and other parts of the world.

- I see Serbia as a place on a highway where people stop to have a rest - Kirby said in Nis commenting on Serbia's role in the migrant crisis.

Croatia President to Meet Orban to Defuse Crisis

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic will meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban next week to discuss the ongoing refugee crisis that has troubled the relations between two countries.

Grabar Kitarovic will pay an official visit to Budapest to ease tensions and improve traditionally good bilateral relations with Hungary.

Croatia's HDZ Unveils Hints of Election Pledges

After months of work, the first glimpses of the program of the strongest opposition party, the centre-right Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, have been revealed.

The daily Vecernji list on Wednesday published an overview of the HDZ's program for Croatian parliamentary elections in November, which will be presented in full on Thursday.

More Than 88 500 Migrants Enter Croatia in Two Weeks

Croatia's Interior Ministry has said more than 88 500 migrants have entered the country in two weeks, as of 09:00 local time on Wednesday.

On Tuesday alone, the number of people who entered the country was 4200.

Leadership Credibility Key for Croatian Voters

With parliamentary elections expected in November, the economy, the refugee crisis and voter trust in the main leadership candidates are likely to dominate the debate, sayspolitical analyst.

Croat PM: "Who is that Nikolic?"

Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic has said he "no longer wants to talk to Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic."

This has been reported on Monday by the N1 broadcaster.

- I feel like wearing my opponents like medals on my suit. I don't want to talk to Vucic at all any longer - said he.

Vucic responds to Croat counterpart, "will talk to everyone"

I would talk even to the devil himself if that's beneficial for Serbia, regional stability, and good and friendly relations, says Aleksandar Vucic.

This was his reaction to Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic's statement earlier on Monday that he "no longer wants to talk to Vucic at all."

Labor minister "certain" Croatia won't seal border

Aleksandar Vulin has said he is "certain" Croatia will "give up on the idea to hermetically seal its border.."

Such an idea has been voiced by Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic.

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