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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.
Serbia ranked 54th in terms of press freedom
LONDON - Serbia is ranked 54th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom in 2014, which is an improvement by 9 ranks compared to last year, according to a recently presented survey.
Reporters without Borders, who ran the survey, said that Finland was ranked first for the fourth year in a row, followed by the Netherlands and Norway.
Nikolic: Serbia ready for actions against terrorism
BELGRADE - Serbian 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, stressing that Serbia is ready to take part in all actions to counter terrorism.
Serbia ranks 54th in "press freedom" survey
Serbia ranks 54th in "press freedom" survey
LONDON -- Serbia is ranked 54th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom in 2014, according to a Reporters without Borders survey.
Last year, the country was ranked 63rd.
Reporters without Borders said that Finland took the first place for the fourth year in a row, followed by the Netherlands and Norway.
"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.
Protest sent to Albania over display of expansionist map
Protest sent to Albania over display of expansionist map
BELGRADE -- Ivica Dacic says Serbia has sent a protest note to Albania because a map showing "Greater Albania" appeared on the residence of the country's prime minister.
However, the foreign minister added, Serbia continues cooperation with the Albanian prime minister, and has never brought it into question.
"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."
Montenegro Limits Foreign Work Permits
Under the new Labour Ministry restrictions, Montenegro will issue only 23,400 work permits for foreigners in 2015. Montenegro issued more than 25,000 work permits in previous years.
Serbian New Year: Another Reason to Celebrate
If you are a party animal and just can't get enough of New Year's Eve celebrations, should prolong your stay in Serbia, which has another New Year's Eve on January 13.
No, Serbs are not addicted to having two "wildest nights of the year" in one month. The second celebration is a consequence of the fact that the Serbian Orthodox Church still sticks to the old, Julian calendar.
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]
Joksimovic: We expect EU support for agriculture
NOVI SAD - Serbian Minister without portfolio in charge of European integration Jadranka Joksimovic stated on Sunday that direct EU support to Serbian farmers is expected to arrive in 2015 as well, and underscored that Serbia maintains the most responsible attitude in the handling of EU funds.
Blagojevic: Critical sites have been repaired
BELGRADE - Director of the Government Office for Reconstruction and Flood Relief Marko Blagojevic stated on Sunday that critical locations damaged in the May floods in Serbia have been repaired and that the safety of facilities in water management has been brought to the level before the floods.
Third Serbia: Request for release of Serb youths
NOVI SAD - Third Serbia called on Croatia on Sunday, requesting release for young Serbs arrested in Vukovar, and appealed the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a request for it to react adequately and address to the EU and UN institutions and ask them to try and exert influence on Croatia.
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.