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Greek hospital on standby for Ebola outbreak
One public hospital, the Amalia Fleming in northern Athens, has been put on standby to deal with an Ebola outbreak in Greece while medical specialists have been dispatched to the countrys main entry points in a bid to contain possible arrival of the deadly disease, authorities said Friday.
Macedonia Downplays Ebola Link to Briton's Death
Macedonia health authorities have downplayed earlier reports that a Briton who died in Skopje may have had the deadly Ebola virus, adding that no autopsy has yet been carried out.
Ebola unlikely cause of death of British man in Macedonia
Ebola unlikely cause of death of British man in Macedonia
SKOPJE -- It is unlikely that the cause of death of a British citizen who died in Skopje on Thursday was Ebola, reports said today.
The 58-year-old most likely died of complications caused by alcohol poisoning, the Macedonian media said on Friday.
British Victim of Ebola in Macedonia Was Most Likely False Alarm
Macedonia's Health Ministry has not confirmed a case of a death caused by the Ebola virus disease in the country.
On Thursday, Macedonian and international media outlets reported that a British national had died of suspected Ebola at a clinic in Skopje and second British national had also been reported to have shown symptoms of the virus.
Kurz backs greater EU involvement in enlargement in Balkans
VIENNA - In response to the report on progress achieved by Western Balkan countries, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz called for greater involvement of the European Union (EU) and countries in the region with a view to ensuring success of the EU enlargement process in the region.
British Man Dies in Skopje of Suspected Ebola -Report
A British man national has died in Macedonia of suspected Ebola.
The man died at the clinic of Infectious Disease in Skopje, according to reports of Macedonian TV station Alfa TV, as cited by The Guardian.
The man died shortly after being admitted to hospital.
Meanwhile, a second British national was also reported to have shown symptoms of the virus.
Brit Dies in Macedonia, Authorities Suspect Ebola
Jovanka Kostovska from the Commission for Infective Diseases told reporters on Thursday evening that a British national died today in Skopje, possibly of Ebola.
Investment in defense industry Serbia's strategic interest
BELGRADE - OTEH 2014, an international scientific and technical conference dedicated to the development of defense technologies, opened in Belgrade on Thursday, and Serbia's Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic said that investment in the defense industry and armed forces is Serbia's strategic interest.
IMF Downgrades Montenegro’s Growth Forecast
The IMF has lowered its prediction of growth in Montenegrin GDP from 2.8 per cent to 2.3 per cent amid concerns of the impact of the eurozone crisis and sluggish demand for goods and services.
Macedonia Court Throws out Abortion Challenge
Macedonia's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to the changed law on terminations, adopted in September 2013, saying the changes do not prohibit abortion but only regulate the procedures.
Several NGOs had submitted complaints to the Constitutional Court, arguing that the new requirements put undue physical, administrative and time-related pressure on pregnant women.
Peace Run ends in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Peace Run 2014, which has passed through over 150 countries with a view to promote ideas of peace and harmony, ended in Belgrade on Wednesday.
Montenegro Braces For Toughly Worded EU Report
Separation of the state from party politics, pressures on the media and the judiciary will be the main focus areas for Montenegro in this year's EU Progress Report, sources in Brussels said.
The report due out on Wednesday will urge a strengthening of the rule of law and fresh measures to spur economic recovery, reports said.
Macedonians Jailed for Selling State Secrets Abroad
A court in Macedonia has found at least 17 people guilty in the country's first-ever espionage trial to be held behind closed doors.
Eight defendants were found guilty on Monday of passing classified documents to the security services of unnamed foreign countries. Nine others were found guilty of lesser charges, including criminal association, blackmail and fraud.
Media Unions Tell Macedonia to Respect Freedom
Local and international media unions meeting in Skopje on Monday sent a set of 13 demands to the authorities, which they say are necessary to ensure the freedom of journalism in Macedonia.
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EC: Most positive report to date, greatest progress made
BRUSSELS - Out of all Balkan countries in the accession process, Serbia will get the most positive report by the European Commission (EC), Tanjug learns at the EU headquarters in Brussels.