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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.
Some 66% of Bulgarian Beaches Boast Excellent Water Quality - EEA
All but one Bulgarian coastal bathing waters met the sufficient water quality in 2013, according to the EU Environment Agency latest data.
A total of 98.9% of all 93 coastal bathing waters in the country have met the mandatory water quality in 2013.
FIBA donates EUR 100,000 for flood victims
BELGRADE - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has donated EUR 100,000 as aid to the flood-hit population in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
"The three Balkan nations were devastated by floods and subsequent landslides, with more than 50 people killed and tens of thousands displaced after losing their homes," FIBA said.
Euro Court Backs Croatian War Crime Conviction
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Croatia did not violate the rights of former soldier Fred Margus by prosecuting him for war crimes again after he had been amnestied.
UN chief accepts invitation to donor conference
UN chief accepts invitation to donor conference
BELGRADE -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted on Tuesday the invitation by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić to take part in an international donor conference.
The gathering would raise funds for Serbia which was hit by disastrous floods last week, the Serbian president's delegation told Tanjug.
Croatia's Brodosplit wins Venice contract
Croatia's Brodosplit wins Venice contract
Ban accepts invitation to donor conference
NEW YORK - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted on Tuesday the invitation by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic to take part in an international donor conference to raise funds for Serbia which was hit by disastrous floods last week, the Serbian president's delegation told Tanjug.