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US president could visit Serbia soon - FM

"The organization of this kind of visit is a serious business that takes place for a few months. Taking into account all that, Trump could come to Serbia either in the spring ir the end of the year," Dacic told Srpski Telegraf.

According to him, this visit would be of great importance to Belgrade.

Summit talks up prospects of Western Balkans

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday hailed the "new dynamic" that has developed in the Balkans in the last year that will enhance the regions's prospects. 

Romania Changes Criminal Code Despite Fierce Criticism

Romania's Social Democrat-led parliament on Wednesday adopted changes to the Criminal Code in an emergency meeting that took place a day earlier than scheduled - and despite criticism from the opposition, anti-corruption activists and foreign diplomats.

Ana Birchall: Values promoted by US - landmark for evolution of democracy in Romania

Ana Birchall, Deputy Prime Minister for Romania's Strategic Partnership Implementation, sent a message on the occasion of the National Day of the United States on Wednesday, stating that the values promoted by the United States and the American people are "a landmark for the evolution of democracy in Romania".

Supreme Court says changes to abuse of office in Criminal Code exceed issues analysed by constitutional judges

The proposed form for amending the abuse of office exceeds the aspects analysed by the Constitutional Court of Romania, which did not question the limitation of the scope of the crime, according to an analysis carried out at the level of the Attorney General's Office into the impact of the recent amendments brought to the Criminal Code by Romania's lawmakers.

Romanian Opposition Leader Testifies in Treason Probe

Romania's Liberal opposition leader Ludovic Orban testified on Tuesday in front of organised crime and terrorism prosecutors as part of an investigation into whether the country's Prime Minister Viorica Dancila and Social Democratic Party chief Liviu Dragnea committed treason by publicly disclosing classified information.

Romanian pupils win seven medals at Balkan Geography Olympiad

Romania's Geography Olympic team won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Balkan Geography Olympiad, which was held in Iasi between 24-29 June, thus placing Romania first in the ranking of nations.

Over 11% is the Growth in Revenue from International Tourism in Bulgaria

More than 1.1 billion leva are the revenues from international tourism in Bulgaria in the first four months of this year. They grow by nearly 11% compared to January-April a year ago, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank, quoted by the Ministry of Tourism.

PM Dancila discuss with EC's Sefcovic on Romania's preparation regarding EU Council Presidency, accessing EU Solidarity Fund

Prime Minister Viorica Dancila discussed on Monday at the Victoria Palace with Vice-President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for the Energy Union Maros Sefcovic about Romania's preparation for taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the priorities in the energy area, as well as about Romanian authorities accessing the EU Solidarity Fund.

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