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Gift-Free Christmas For Many Croats
With the economic crisis still very much present in Croatia, most people in the country are cutting down on seasonal expenses this Christmas - and over a quarter of those surveyed won't be buying a single present.
Serbia to make every effort for BiH citizens to live better
BEGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic and Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) Mladen Ivanic discussed on Wednesday future relations between Serbia and BiH, preservation of Republika Srpska (RS), and Serbia as a factor of peace and stability in the region.
President meets with Bosnian Presidency chair
President meets with Bosnian Presidency chair
BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolic and Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) Chairman Mladen Ivanic discussed on Wednesday "future relations between Serbia and BiH."
Hague Prosecutor Rejects Seselj’s ‘Wild’ Bias Claims
Hague Tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz rejected Serbian war crimes defendant Vojislav Seselj’s allegation that he is a political tool of the EU and Croatia and should be punished.
Seselj Demands Hague Prosecutor’s Punishment
Serbian nationalist leader Vojislav Seselj asked the international court to sanction its chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz, calling him a political tool of the EU and Croatia.
Croatia Presidential Hopefuls Tussle Over Economy
The presidential campaign entered its final week with Croatia's economic woes dominating the first televised debate organised by TV station RTL on Sunday evening.
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Turkey backs UN plan for Syria conditionally
Turkey has extended cautious support to a United Nations plan to create "frozen zones" within Syria, while also noting its concerns with the proposals and reiterating its demands that any political recommendations must include the removal of the Bashar al-Assad government.
Montenegro Drops in Forbes Business Ranking
The list assembled annually by the economic and financial magazine shows that Montenegro has fallen four places compared to 2013, although it is still ahead of a number of European Union member countries, such as Greece, which is in 51st place.
World Bank Tells Croatia to Rationalise Spending
Croatia needs systematic structural changes and reform of the public sector, according to a review published by the World Bank on Wednesday.
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Serbia told to free detained Falun Gong members
Serbia told to free detained Falun Gong members
BRUSSELS -- European parliament member Eduard Kukan has asked in a statement issued late on Wednesday that Serbia releases all activist detained in Belgrade.
Raiffeisen Gloomy About Croatia, Serbia Economies
Research by Raiffeisen Bank Austria, RBA, on economies in Central and Southeas Europe suggests that Croatia and Serbia had negative GDP growth in 2014 and will not grow much in 2015, either.
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Serbia in EU is "in Croatia's interest" - minister
Serbia in EU is "in Croatia's interest" - minister
BELGRADE -- Croatian First Deputy PM Vesna Pusic says her country "has helped Serbia on its path toward the European Union and will continue to do so."
Remains of 20 Serb victims of war in Croatia identified
ZAGREB - The remains of 20 Serbs killed in the armed clashes in Croatia were identified at the forensic institute of the School of Medicine in Zagreb on Wednesday.
The identification was attended by the victims' family members.
The remains of the victims, killed between 1991 and 1995, had been exhumed in Slunj, Zadar, Sibenik, Novska and other locations.
Pusic: Croatia will continue helping Serbia on EU path
BELGRADE - Croatian First Deputy Prime Minister Vesna Pusic stated on Wednesday that Croatia has assisted Serbia on its EU path so far and will continue to do so in the time to come.
Croat PM "sends message to Serbia, misses chance with China"
Croat PM "sends message to Serbia, misses chance with China"
BELGRADE -- The arrival of the Chinese premier to Serbia heralds serious intentions to strengthen ties with European countries, the Croatian daily Jutarnji List writes.