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Novak Djokovic through to semifinals in Beijing

Novak Djokovic through to semifinals in Beijing

BEIJING -- World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Beijing, after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Friday morning CET.

Djokovic will next face Britain's Andy Murray, who beat Croatia's Marin Cilic in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, also this morning.

Croatia Govt Debt Rises to 30 Billion Euro

Croatia's National Bank said in data published on Monday that government debt had reached almost 30 billion euro in June 2014 as the country's economy endured a sixth year of recession.

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Macedonia at Bottom of Regional Wage Table

A report on average wages in former Yugoslavia countries and Albania, compiled by Anadolu news agency, says Slovenes earn most in the region per month, with average wages of 1,002 euro.

This comes as no surprise, as the country has been a member of the EU for almost 10 years and was the wealthiest republic in Yugoslavia.

Serbia to play against Croatia in Davis Cup

Serbia to play against Croatia in Davis Cup

DUBAI -- Serbia's best tennis players will compete against the Croatian tennis team in the first round of the 2015 Davis Cup World Group, a draw decided on Thursday.

Serbia vs Croatia in 2015 Davis Cup first round

DUBAI- Serbia's best tennis players will compete against the Croatian tennis team in the first round of the 2015 Davis Cup World Group, the draw in Dubai decided on Thursday.

Olympiakos, Atletico gear up for Champions League opener

A rousing 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid on Saturday may suggest otherwise, but Atletico Madrid is still rebuilding after losing several key players in the close season, coach Diego Simeone said on Monday.

Bulgaria Defeats Azerbaijan 2:1 in UEFA Euro Qualifier

Bulgaria defeated Azerbaijan 2:1 in a 2016 UEFA Euro League Group H match in Baku on Tuesday.

The visitors opened the score 14 minutes into the match when Ilijan Micanski found the corner from inside the box.

The hosts drew level in the 53rd minute when Dimitrij Nazarov surprised the Bulgarian goalkeeper Vladislav Stoyanov, smashing the ball home from around 30 metres.

Serbian teams win three prizes at Microsoft competition

BELGRADE - Serbian teams have won three prizes at the international Bubble Cup, one of Serbia's most prestigious competitions for IT experts.

This year's final, held on September 5-7, featured 24 teams - 10 from Serbia and the rest from Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Great Britain and Croatia.

Croatia's Osijek Divided Over First Gay Pride

Osijek, Croatia's fourth-largest city with 100,000 inhabitants, will follow Zagreb and Split by holiding its own Pride parade on Saturday.

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Perfect Greece sees off Argentina too

By George Georgakopoulos

The national basketball team finished top of its World Championship pool with a perfect record scoring its fifth win in as many games as it downed Argentina 79-71 on Thursday in Seville. Its next game will be in the round of 16 against Serbia.

Novak Djokovic through to US Open semi-finals

NEW YORK - Serbia's Novak Djokovic is through to his eighth consecutive US Open semi-final after beating Great Britain's Andy Murray 7-6 (7-1), 6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 6-4 in New York early Thursday.

In the semi-final, the current world number one in men's tennis will face Kei Nishikori of Japan, who beat Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4.

Greece beats Croatia in convincing fashion

By George Georgakopoulos

Greece retained its perfect record in basketball’s World Cup in Spain, defeating Croatia 76-65 in its fourth game at the group stage on Wednesday, which means that the Greeks will finish top of their pool with a win over Argentina on Thursday night.

Greek hoopsters go top of their group in World Cup

By George Georgakopoulos

Greece has qualified to the second round of the FIBA World Cup after going top of its group of six through a third win in as many group games in Spain. On Monday it beat Puerto Rico 90-79 in Seville and is now eyeing a top-two finish in its pool.

Turkey hopeful as US, Spain eye world title at FIBA Basketball World Cup

Host Spain and titleholder the United States are among the favorites for the 2014 Basketball World Cup title, while Turkey is also hopeful The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts on Aug. 30 with host Spain planning to dethrone the United States, and Turkey hoping to make a good impact away from home.

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