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US looks to swift, mutual solution on FYROM name dispute
Following a new deadlock in talks between diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the Balkan state's official name, Washington has said it supports the continuation of United Nations-mediated efforts to resolve the longstanding dispute.
No progress in FYROM name talks at UN
United Nations mediator Matthew Nimetz admitted on Wednesday that no progress was made in the latest round of talks between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) aimed at resolving their name dispute.
Macedonia Starts Revoking Opposition MPs' Seats
Macedonia's political crisis looked set to deepen as parliament on Monday launched a procedure to revoke the mandates of 31 opposition MPs.
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Kirby aware of political sensitivity of Albanian PM's visit
BELGRADE - Serbia has taken on itself the initiative to build the best possible relations with all neighboring states, and will continue to do so in the future, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Monday during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Michael Kirby.
Rama to pay official visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama will arrive and meet with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade Monday.
Vucic will greet his colleague from Albania in front of the Palace of Serbia, where the two prime ministers will also hold their talks.
Rama pays official visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama will arrive and meet with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade Monday.
Vucic will greet his colleague from Albania in front of the Palace of Serbia, where the two prime ministers will also hold their talks.
Albanian prime minister visits Belgrade
Albanian prime minister visits Belgrade
BELGRADE -- On Monday Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is visiting Belgrade, which is a historic event in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The last visit by a head of the Albanian state to Belgrade was recorded in 1946 when Enver Hoxha met with Josip Broz Tito.
Russian Deal 'No Risk' to Macedonia's EU Funds
Macedonia is not in danger of losing over €600 million euro, envisaged as part of the EU's Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, IPA funds, the European Union delegation to Skopje has assured BIRN.
"There is no direct link between Macedonian government policy on South Stream and the European Union IPA funds," EU delegation to Macedonia spokesman Konstantin Jovanovski said.
Regional governments urged to give up territory
Regional governments urged to give up territory
PODGORICA -- Albanian historian Koco Danaj has sent a letter to the governments of Montenegro, Serbia, Greece and Macedonia demanding they give up parts of their territory.
These countries should do so, he argues, for the sake of "unification of all Albanians".
Berlin hosts conference on Western Balkans and SE Europe
BERLIN - A conference on Southeastern Europe and the Western Balkans is to be held in Berlin on Wednesday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic representing Serbia atthe event.
Berlin hosts conference on Balkans and SE Europe
Berlin hosts conference on Balkans and SE Europe
BERLIN -- A conference on Southeastern Europe and the Western Balkans is to be held in Berlin on Wednesday.
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić will attend.
Vucic, Ivanov: Trade in goods and services should improve
BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov agreed during a meeting they had in Belgrade on Saturday that there was room for improvement of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Macedonian president starts visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - President of the Republic of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov arrived on an official visit to Serbia on Friday at the invitation of his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic.
President Ivanov received a ceremonial welcome in front of the Palace of Serbia, and the meeting between the two presidents will be followed by the talks between the two countries' delegations.
Serbia and Macedonia strengthen military, diplomatic ties
Serbia and Macedonia strengthen military, diplomatic ties
"International community should protect Serbs"
"International community should protect Serbs"
BELGRADE -- The Serbian Parliament Committee on Kosovo discussed on Tuesday the current security situation in the province and adopted conclusions.
The document urges the international community to act in line with its mandate and ensure security for all Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo and Metohija.