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Military reps of 20 countries attend "Shield 04" exercise
BUJANOVAC - Military representatives from 20 countries visited "South" (Jug) military base near Bujanovac in southern Serbia on Thursday, where about 270 members of the Serbian Armed Forces (VS) are taking part in an exercise titled "Shield 04" as part of preparations for participation in UN and EU peacekeeping missions.
China Pledges to Help Albania Build Highway
Albania is hoping to tap Chinese money for an important and costly highway to Macedonia, Albanian and Chinese media reported on Wednesday after Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama met Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang at an economic forum in Tianjin.
Bulgarians Abroad to Vote at 450 Polling Stations in 56 Countries
Over 450 polling stations will be open in 56 countries for the early parliamentary elections, Bulgaria's caretaker Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Katya Todorova told the national radio.
Tighter security ordered at Amphipolis tomb
Regional authorities in Central Macedonia, where archaeologists are excavating a large burial mound that has sparked intense media interest and captivated the publics imagination have asked the government to increase security at the site. The request was made during a meeting on Thursday between Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Public Order Minister Vassilis Kililias.
Former Macedonia PM Jailed Over Arms Deal
Buckovski, who was convicted of misusing state funds while buying spare parts for army tanks while he was defence minister, before he became Macedonia's premier, said he would now appeal to the supreme court.
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"Smugglers charge Kurdish migrants up to EUR 4,000"
"Smugglers charge Kurdish migrants up to EUR 4,000"
PODGORICA -- Turkish citizens are enlisting the help of transportation firms and taxi drivers from Montenegro to smuggle illegal migrants, mostly Kurds.
Government reacts to Berlin declaration on FYROM name dispute
One day after a summit in Berlin called for a swift solution to the name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the government in Athens Friday confirmed its support of ongoing talks.
Tight security in place for City of Athens ceremony as GD MP, supporters to attend
Tight security measures are in place for the swearing-in ceremony for Athens City Council on Friday afternoon as among those attending are Ourania Michaloliakou, who is the daughter of detained Golden Dawn leader Nikos Michaloliakos, and Ilias Kasidiaris, the spokesman for the neofascist party who has been granted a day's leave from pre-trial custody to attend the ceremony.
Merkel Hails Progress in Balkan Cooperation
Following the summit of Western Balkan leaders in Berlin, Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, said that all the countries of the region have a future in the EU and are striving towards EU membership.
Serbia to open regional military training centre
Serbia to open regional military training centre
Balkan Leaders in Berlin Pledge to Work Together
Vladimir Pesevski, Macedonia's deputy prime minister for economic affairs , said countries in the region must start working together and rely on their own strength to resolve outstanding economic issues, increase employment and trade and improve the overall business climate.
Western Balkans Conference Kicks Off in Berlin
Prime Ministers, foreign ministers and economy ministers of the Western Balkan countries are to meet Thursday in Berlin at a forum organized by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The German Chancellor announced plans to organize the Conference of Western Balkan States on June 7.
Video of Greek army creates controversy in region
Video of Greek army creates controversy in region
More than 90 international leaders to attend Erdoğan’s inauguration ceremony
More than 90 international leaders and politicians are expected to attend Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs presidential handover ceremony.
At least 15 countries will be represented at the highest level at the event, however, the United States will send its Ankara Embassyâs chargé dâaffairs, a rather low level participant compared to other countries.
Ethnic Albanian MPs Brawl in Macedonian Parliament
The Democratic Party of Albanians, DPA, has threatened to leave Macedonia's parliament in protest after one of its MPs, Orhan Ibrahimi, exchanged punches with Rexhail Ismaili, an MP from the junior ruling party, the Democratic Union for Integration, DUI.
Several other legislators then joined in the brawl.