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Another Macedonian citizen reportedly dies in Middle East
Another Macedonian citizen reportedly dies in Middle East
SKOPJE -- A 23-year-old Macedonian citizen identified as Dzelal S. has died in the war in Syria, according to reports.
His photograph has been posted on social networks along with a caption reading that he died "a shaheed."
"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.
Montenegro Mulls Writing Off Debts of Poor
Montenegro's Ministry of Finance said it is considering new measures to help the poorest segment of the population, including a write-off of debts.
Macedonia Closer to Constitutional Changes
Despite the absence of opposition legislators, a plenary session of the Macedonian parliament is expected to approve a package of seven government-proposed changes to the constitution on Wednesday or Thursday.
One of the proposed changes, which has drawn criticism from human rights activists, will define marriage more narrowly as a union strictly between one man and one woman.
Serbia, Macedonia police fighting crime in rural areas
Serbia, Macedonia police fighting crime in rural areas
A new community policing-based approach improves police access to citizens.
Police in Macedonia and Serbia are employing new strategies to reach rural areas to address local issues and cross-border crime, officials said.
Gorani decide against forming minority council
Gorani decide against forming minority council
BELGRADE -- Serbia's Gorani population will not be forming their national minority council, the Gorani Civic Initiative decided on Wednesday.
The initiative is "the sole political and national organization of this autochthonous people in Serbia," Tanjug reported.
Gorani will not form national minority council
BELGRADE - Serbia's Gorani will not be forming their national minority council, the Gorani Civic Initiative - the sole political and national organisation of this autochthonous people in Serbia - decided on Wednesday.
Balkans take precautions against spread of Ebola
Balkans take precautions against spread of Ebola
Military medicine connects Balkan armies
Military medicine connects Balkan armies
More Macedonians Apply for Bulgarian Citizenship
The largest proportion of applicants for Bulgarian citizenship this year and in 2013 came from neighbouring Macedonia, the Bulgarian embassy told Balkan Insight.
OSCE explores ways to prevent extremism in the Balkans
OSCE explores ways to prevent extremism in the Balkans
Experts discuss approaches to counter radicalisation of potential terrorists.
The OSCE and the Balkan countries are working to address political and socio-economic factors that lead to radicalisation and recruitment of terrorists, officials said.
Amendments to law on construction up for public debate soon
BELGRADE - Draft amendments to the law on planning and construction, which would shorten timeframes for issuing building permits, will be up for public debate soon, and are expected to be passed in August, Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic said on Thursday.
Balkan Drug Lord Dragoslav Kosmajac Arrested in Montenegro
Balkan drug lord Dragoslav Kosmajac has been arrested in Montenegro's Kotor.
On Monday night, he was questioned by local investigative authorities, according to reports of the BGNES news agency.
Kosmajac has been described as "Serbia's biggest drug dealer" by Serbian Prime Minister Alexandr Vucic.
Macedonia Gives Nod to Constitutional Changes
Macedonia's ruling parties have gained the approval they need to enact changes to the constitution after 82 of the 123 MPs approved the changes, which is more than the two-thirds majority needed.
Six legislators from the opposition Democratic Party of Albanians, DPA, voted against while one legislator abstained.
Macedonia PM Makes New Push For Census
Macedonia's main ruling party, VMRO DPMNE, says Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has launched a new initiative to end the years-long stalemate over a national headcount.