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US Offers Mediation in Croatia-Hungary Dispute
Croatian Economy Minister Ivan Vrdoljak said on Sunday that Washington had offered to mediate in the long-running row between Zagreb and MOL over management rights in the Croatian national energy company, INA.
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For rule of law in Balkans - reduce sources of corruption
BELGRADE - The road to democracy is difficult and challenging, and if the rule of law is to be fully established in Serbia, the sources of corruption need to be reduced and the judiciary put in order, said the participants of the conference on Freedom Barometer 2014.
Row Over Axed Adviser Reveals Croatian Divide
After being axed as the President's "Chief Analyst" last week, Dejan Jovic is still a hot topic in Croatia following his controversial remarks about the 1991 independence referendum.
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IMF Downgrades Montenegro’s Growth Forecast
The IMF has lowered its prediction of growth in Montenegrin GDP from 2.8 per cent to 2.3 per cent amid concerns of the impact of the eurozone crisis and sluggish demand for goods and services.
IMF Revises Balkan Growth Prospects Downwards
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, paints a gloomy picture of the economic prospects of Balkan countries in 2014.
In its flagship half-yearly World Economic Outlook, the IMF said countries in Southeast Europe in particular are likely to experience slower growth in 2014 partly because of the severe floods that struck Serbia and Bosnia in May.
Parliament adopts law on weapons import and export
BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament adopted on Wednesday a law on weapons import and export and ratified four international agreements.
Wilhelm: Serbian govt working to improve relations in region
BELGRADE - The Serbian government is investing great efforts in improving the relations in the region, German Ambassador in Serbia Heinz Wilhelm said on Wednesday and added that Serbia has become a constructive player, not just because of the talks with Pristina but also over the improving relations with Croatia.
Serbia Charges Alleged Isis Funders and Recruiters
Abid Podbicanin, Sead Plojovic, Tefik Mujovic and Izudin Crnovršanin, all from Novi Pazar, and Ferat Kasumovic, from Belgrade, are accused of recruiting men to fight for the Sunni terrorist organisation Islamic State, or Isis.