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Serbian Investigative Outlet Rebuffs Bosnian Serb President's Attack

A Serbian investigative journalism outlet, the CINS, has denied the claims by Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik that its editor, Dino Jahic, used international funds to "topple political structures in the region".

Cigarettes black market in July hits 18.2 pct, highest level of 2018

The cigarettes' black market in July hit 18.2 pct of total consumption, up 2.1 pp against June, the highest level registered this year, over the 2017 average, of 16 pct, read the data released on Thursday by Novel Research.

The northeastern region continues to be the most affected, with 39.5 pct, while the illicit trade with cigarettes also grew in western Romania.

Vucic and Thaci to be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize?

This might happen if if the Kosovo issues has been resolved by the spring of 2019, writes the newspaper Danas.

According to the daily, which refers to international diplomatic circles, the first step towards a possible nomination of the Kosovo president is his biography entitled "New State, Modern Statesman," that is being promoted this year in the Western capitals.

Cable Operator United Group to Meet Potential Buyers

Dutch-based cable and pay-TV operator United Group is to conduct meetings over the coming week with potential buyers, two sources familiar with the matter told BIRN, ahead of a reported auction in September.

"Reality TV's making you stupid, but I can't help"

Vukosavljevic also said that he regretted the fact that his ministry, when it comes to this type of programming, does not have the right to react with sanctions and warnings.

Balkan Docs Feature in Kosovo Film Festival

Of the six competing categories in Kosovo's international documentary and short film festival, Dokufest, which opens on Friday in Prizren, the Balkan Dox category will feature 16 documentaries from the region.

Sarabande, a film by the Kosovo director Kaltrina Krasniqi, started as a personal documentary on the classical music virtuoso Petrit Ceku.

Storm causes massive damage in western Serbia

The local emergency situations HQ assessed on Friday that the storm had caused huge damage on buildings, crops, and infrastructure, that is now being repaired.

Tens of roads in the Golija area re currently closed, while great damage has been done to homes.

Many villages are also facing water supply problems.

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.

Magnificent Seven Festival Rides Again

 

The 14th edition of the Magnificent Seven, Belgrade's European feature documentary film festival, takes place from June 8 to 14. The concept remains the same, showcasing the absolute best from the continent's current feature documentary scene.

Three Balkan Countries Eye Eurovision Crown

Albania, Bulgaria and Serbia will be among the 26 contenders in the Grand Final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest that takes place this Saturday in Lisbon, Portugal.

Albania is represented by the love song "Mall", sung by Eugent Bushpepa, who describes himself as a "creative professional".

Campaign to improve working conditions of journalists

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) said in a press release, that this state of affairs was documented by the European Commissions Enlargement package 2018 published in April 2018.

Serbia guest of honour at International Book Fair in Tehran

Minister of Culture and Media Vladan Vukosavljevic will speak at the opening of the Fair on 1 May, while "Days of Serbia" and the stand of the Republic of Serbia will be officially opened on May 2, the government announced on Friday.

Books by Milos Crnjanski, Ivo Andric, Mesa Selimovic, Danilo Kis, Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic, Dositej Obradovic and others authors will be presented.

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