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Socialists accused of failing to "defend" PM

Socialists accused of failing to "defend" PM

BELGRADE -- "Only members of the government of Serbia are not entitled to an opinion, or to publicly state it," Nebojsa Stefanovic has said.

According to him, this was evident "during the latest statements of European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic and her exchange with Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic."

Diaspora Votes Helped Decide Victor in Croatia

The 37,203 registered Croatian voters living outside the country - often referred to as Diaspora - played a key role in deciding the winner of the Croatian presidential elections.

Serbian PM Readies for Kosovo Visit

Serbian officials said that Vucic will pay his first visit to Kosovo this week since becoming Prime Minister of Serbia in April 2014, most likely on Wednesday.

Marko Djuric, head of the Serbian government office for Kosovo, said Vucic planned to visit Gracanica, a large Serbian enclave near Pristina, as well as Serb-run municipalities in central Kosovo, Pasjane and Strpce.

PM's row with "EU-paid liars" condemned by NGO

PM's row with "EU-paid liars" condemned by NGO

BELGRADE -- The CEAS NGO has accused Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic of treating the voters irresponsibly by engaging in a controversy with representatives of the EU.

"Dissatisfied Croats" elect first woman president

"Dissatisfied Croats" elect first woman president

The victory of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in the Croatian presidential election was a reflection of the dissatisfaction of Croatian citizens, the media say.

"Serbia ready for actions against terrorism"

"Serbia ready for actions against terrorism"

BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolic has said that the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices "shows the extent to which the relations in the world have been disturbed."

He at the same time stressed that Serbia was "ready to take part in all actions to counter terrorism."

Balkans deal with threat of terrorists travelling across the region

Balkans deal with threat of terrorists travelling across the region

ISIL fighters crossing through Balkan countries are a serious threat because they are able to commit terrorist attacks anywhere, experts say.

Terrorists reach ISIL battlefields by travelling through Balkan countries. [AFP]

Josipovic: We will support Serbia on its EU path

ZAGREB - We will support Serbia on its EU path, but it needs to fulfil all the conditions Croatia fulfilled in the process, Croatian President and presidential candidate Ivo Josipovic said on Sunday.

Serbia PM Slams EU, Alleging BIRN 'Lies'

Vucic on Saturday slammed European Commission criticism of his allegations that BIRN is being funded by Brussels to spread lies to destablise his administration.

The Serbian premier accused Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for the European Commission for neighbourhood policy and enlargement negotiations, of trying to muzzle him.

Tadic: Govt asked me to assist with my credibility

BELGRADE - Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDS) Boris Tadic said that several major steps important for the future of the country were made in 2014, primarily in terms of macroeconomic policy, but he also said that the atmosphere in the society is difficult and is not stimulating for business and economic development.

Vucic: We need level-headed approach

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic believes that a level-headed approach, not a hot-hearted attitude, is needed with regard to the Kosovo issue and all other relevant matters.

Vucic says Serbia condemns terrorist attack in Paris

BELGRADE - Serbia condemns the terrorist attack and terrible crime that occurred in Paris, Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday in comment to the recent attack on the French weekly Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead.

Aleksandra Joksimovic: Region needs maximum vigilance

BELGRADE - Director of the Centre for Foreign Policy Aleksandra Joksimovic stated on Friday that the Western Balkans and Serbia as part of the region are not currently target of radical Islamism but there is potential danger that they may be in jeopardy at some point.

Dacic, Chepurin discuss cooperation in OSCE work

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic conferred on Friday with Russian Ambassador in Belgrade Alexander Chepurin over the beginning of Serbia's OSCE presidency.

During the talks, officials underscored the willingness of the two countries to cooperate on all relevant issues of importance for the OSCE work.

Croatia Presidential Candidates Talk Tough on Serbia

Incumbent president Ivo Josipovic, who is supported by centre-left government parties, and his challenger Kolida Grabar Kitarovic, the candidate of the centre-right opposition Croatian Democratic Union, both had words of warning for EU hopeful Serbia during the debate on Nova TV on Thursday evening.

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