Latest News from Croatia
Skai launches campaign to help Balkan flood victims
Skai TV and Radio, along with the All Together, We Can (Oloi mazi boroume) network, are organizing a series of collections for people in Serbia and Croatia who have suffered due to the recent flooding in the Balkans.
Djokovic rallies past Cilic
PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic advanced to the round of 16 at Roland Garros after battling past Marin Cilic of Croatia 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4 on Friday.
The Croatian threatened to cause an upset even after two sets down but No. 2 seed Djokovic regained control and continued his bid to win this year's French Open title.
Bulgaria Best Balkan Country to Invest in, Foreign Policy Magazine
Bulgaria ranks 28th in the Foreign Policy Magazine's "Baseline Profitability Index", measuring countries' attractiveness for foreign investors.
Among the countries of the Balkan peninsula, Bulgaria is the highest ranked. Right behind, in 29th place, is ranked Macedonia. Romania is 43rd, Albania 53rd, Serbia 55th, Slovenia 74th, Turkey 79th, Croatia 90th, and Greece 101st.
Tomljanovic shocks Radwanska in French Open
Croatia's Ajla Tomljanovic upset third seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-4, 6-4 in the third round of the French Open on Friday.
The defeat means that the tournament's top three seeds have been ousted inside six days, with top seed Serena Williams losing in the second round and second seed Li Na departing in the first.
FIFA: Brazil Behind Schedule in World Cup Preparation
Football's world governing body FIFA is concerned with the preparation for the World Cup in Brazil, which starts on June 12.
Three of the stadiums, in Natal, Porto Alegre, and Sao Paulo are yet to be completed and are "racing against the clock", as FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke tweeted.
Emergency aid collections for Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina flood victims
Skai media group and its charity leg Oloi Mazi Boroume are organizing collections of emergency aid material for victims of floods in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The charity efforts are being organization in association with the Athens Archdiocese and the Apostoli charity and the Serbian Embassy in Athens.
World Cup tickets for $15 as fans turn backs on unpopular games
World Cup tickets are being listed on the secondary market for as little as $15.48, 89 percent below face value, as soccer fans snub games outside Brazils southern cities.
Albania Eyes Gasification Via TAP Pipeline
Albania’s inter-institutional commission for cooperation with the TAP pipeline on Monday said Albpetrol had launched a bid in the first booking phase for the pipeline on May 14.
The TAP AG, the consortium that controls implementation of Trans-Adriatic Pipeline project, is expected to review the application.
Marko Blagojevic appointed head of office for reconstruction
BELGRADE - The Serbian government on Thursday instructed the relevant public enterprises to start the reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges within the next seven days, appointing Marko Blagojevic as head of the Office for reconstruction and aid for the flooded regions.
Macedonia Gathers Cash, Sends Aid, to Stricken Neighbours
The Macedonian Red Cross said that some €260,000 had been gathered through the humanitarian telephone line that is still operational as well as from tickets to humanitarian aid concerts, events and theatre plays.
The Red Cross said it had also dispatched several convoys of trucks containing fresh water, food, sanitary necessities and clothes.
Djokovic races through to round three at Roland Garros
PARIS - Serbia's best ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the French Open with a straight-sets win over Jeremy Chardy of France 6-1 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday.
The second seed produced a composed display against Chardy and used precise ground strokes and a better serving percentage to beat the Frenchman for the ninth straight time.
No danger of animal disease outbreaks
BELGRADE - Most flood-hit areas in Serbia have been cleaned up to remove the carcasses of animals killed in the floods, while the rescued animals are under veterinary supervision and there is no danger of disease outbreaks, director of Serbia's Veterinary Directorate Dejan Bugarski said Wednesday.
Reunion of JHA ministers of SEECP countries in Bucharest
Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) ministers of the countries participating in the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) reunite on Wednesday and Thursday in Bucharest at the Parliament Palace to tackle the regional cooperation on illegal migration and human trafficking, police collaboration, fight against corruption, and enhancement of judicial cooperation.
India, FIBA, Austrian region help flood victims
India, FIBA, Austrian region help flood victims
BELGRADE -- The government of India has sent USD 100,000 of financial assistance as immediate aid to the people of Serbia, which has been hit by catastrophic floods.
This was announced by the Indian embassy in Belgrade.
UN Urges More Serbia-Kosovo Progress
Presenting the UN secretary-general’s report on Kosovo to the Security Council on Tuesday, Kosovo mission chief Farid Zarif urged Belgrade and Pristina to stay on track with the implementation of their landmark April 2013 deal despite their differences and internal political situations.