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Bulgarian Media 'Partly Free' - Freedom House Report
Media outlets in Bulgaria are partly free along with most countries in Southern and Southeast Europe, the 2016 Freedom of the Press report shows.
Likhachov: We need to show special approach to Serbia
BELGRADE - Vassily Likhachov, a member of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) who led a CEC observation delegation at Sunday's early parliamentary election in Serbia has said that Russia should adopt a special position regarding Serbia as the West were trying to keep the country far away from Russia.
Balkan Press Liberty Declining, Freedom House Says
A new report by the US-based watchdog Freedom House, published on Wednesday, raises fresh concerns about the state of the media in the Balkans.
The report says media freedom is declining in the Balkans generally, where the press is described as only as "Partly Free", while media in Macedonia are described as "Not Free".
"America's goal is to separate Serbia from Russia"
The head of Russian Central Electoral Commission's delegation in Serbian elections says it is important for his country "to take a special approach to Serbia."
Bulgaria to Hold Last Event as SEE Cooperation Chair on June 01
Bulgaria's last event as head of the Southeastern European Cooperation Process has been scheduled for June 01, the Presidency has said.
The host, President Rosen Plevneliev, will prepared an Anniversary declaration that will mark 20 years since the forum was established as an in instrument of regional dialogue.
New Media Ethics Code Welcomed in Montenegro
Journalists in Montenegro have agreed on a revised Code of Ethics, which could help the country's media - sharply divided between anti- and pro-government outlets, raise their standards.
Serbia Goes to Polls in Series of Elections
Voters in Serbia on Sunday choose new national and provincial parliaments as well as the largest number of local asemblies.
In the parliamentary elections, 20 political lists with a total of 3,270 candidates will be competing for 250 seats.
Some 15 election lists are taking part in the race for 120 seats in the assembly of the autonomous northern province of Vojvodina.
Montenegro Opposition Parties Accused of Betrayal
Montenegro's main opposition alliance, composed mostly of pro-Serbian parties, said it will launch round-the-clock protests against the new interim government, which is going to be formed next week by the ruling coalition under Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and four opposition parties - DEMOS, civic movement URA, Socialdemocratic party and Socialist People's Party.
Montenegro's Political Leaders Set to Seal Election Deal
After five month of negotiations, Montenegro's ruling and opposition parties are set to sign an agreement on Wednesday intended to ensure free elections and end a prolonged political crisis.
It is expected that the agreement will be signed after Radojka Rutovic, the chief editor of the public broadcaster, TVCG, and the entire editorial team resigned at the weekend.
Montenegrins Vote Online to Stay out of NATO
More than 10,000 people have taken part over two weeks in an online referendum on the military status of Montenegro, the pro-Russian organization behind the vote said.
The vote is a move to pressure the authorities to organize a national plebiscite on NATO membership.
Turkey seeks readmission deals with Iraq, Iran
Neighboring Iran and Iraq are among the 14 countries with which Turkey has offered to sign readmission agreements in a move to enable Turkey to take back migrants rejected by the European Union more quickly.
Democracy Declining in Balkans, Warns Freedom House
After substantial progress from 2004 to 2010, democracy in the Balkans has declined for six years according to US-based NGO Freedom House's annual report on democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, which was published on Tuesday.
Putin's Party to Foster Ties With Montenegro
A high-level delegation from President Putin's United Russia party is coming to Montenegro in mid-April to improve relations with the majority Orthodox country, which was recently invited to join NATO.
The visit will include meetings with pro-Russian parties, religious leaders, NGOs, business associations, media and the Russian diaspora in Montenegro.
New Zealand's Ex-PM Also Running for UN Top Job
Helen Clark, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, has officially announced she is running for the UN Secretary-General's office.
Clark, who at the moment heads the UN Development Program, is seen as a strong rival to UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. To date, the latter has been described as a "frontrunner" in the race.
Election Deal Brings Hope of End to Montenegro Crisis
Montenegro's quarrelling parties have agreed to sign a landmark deal on the conduct of the next elections by April 9.
Under the terms of the agreement, the opposition will get ministerial seats in the cabinet and representatives in important state institutions.