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Nikolic, Kirby: Serbia's role as OSCE chair important
BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic and US Ambassador to Serbia Michael Kirby agreed on Monday that Serbia's role as OSCE chair in 2015 is very important as it is an opportunity for the country to demonstrate that it is a promising and reliable partner.
"Serbia's role as OSCE chair important"
"Serbia's role as OSCE chair important"
BELGRADE -- Serbia's role as OSCE chair is "very important" - and that is because it is an opportunity for Serbia to "demonstrate it is a promising and reliable partner."
Lawyers protest in front of Constitutional Court
BELGRADE - Several hundred lawyers protested in front of the building of the Constitutional Court, in Belgrade downtown, on Monday, requesting an assessment of constitutionality of the Law on Notary Public and accompanying laws.
Mihajlovic: Secret deals caused billions worth of damage
BELGRADE - The state is willing to provide assistance to healthy companies, Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic said on Monday, presenting the white and black lists of contractors.
Incidents during local elections; SNS-led coalition wins
Incidents during local elections; SNS-led coalition wins
BELGRADE -- A coalition gathered around the Progressives (SNS) has won 25 out of the 39 seats in the municipal assembly of Mionica.
These results were announced on Monday by the Municipal Election Commission. This small town in western Serbia went to the polls on Sunday in early local elections.
Heavy snow makes driving conditions difficult in Serbia
BELGRADE - The snow that fell during the night and low temperatures causing icy roads made driving in Serbia difficult on Monday, the Automobile and Motorcycle Association of Serbia (AMSS) said in a release Monday morning.
A lot of snow is expected during the day and evening, so motorists are being warned to drive with caution.
Energy, planning, construction legislation passed
Energy, planning, construction legislation passed
BELGRADE -- Serbian MPs adopted on Monday the Energy Law, which envisages "easier investing in the energy domain and greater protection of buyers."
It also "adjusts this economic field with EU regulations," said Tanjug.
Nikolic expresses support for Iraq against terrorism
BELGRADE - Serbia supports Iraq in its battle against the terrorists of the Islamic State, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Monday at a meeting with Iraqi Ambassador Falah Abdulhasan Abdulsada.
Energy Law adopted
BELGRADE - Serbian MPs adopted on Monday the Energy Law by majority vote, which envisages easier investing in the energy domain, ensures greater protection of buyers and adjusts this economic field with the EU regulations.
Serbian President Demands Kosovo Referendum
Serbia's President on Sunday said that if the government makes key decisions on future relations with the former province of Kosovo under pressure from the EU, the issue must be put to the public in a referendum.
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Kustendorf film festival in Drvengrad January 21-26
BELGRADE - The 8th international film and music festival Kustendorf will be held in Drvengrad on Mokra Gora from January 21 to 26.
The competitive programme will comprise 17 movies from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Holland, Iceland, Romania, Israel, Croatia, Germany, Belgium, France, Hungary, Egypt, Russia, the USA and Serbia and the awards will bew the gold, silver and bronze eggs.
Snowfall disrupts traffic, electricity supply
Snowfall disrupts traffic, electricity supply
BELGRADE -- Many parts of Serbia are experiencing snow and sub-zero temperatures this Monday.
This morning, Mt. Kopaonik reported the lowest temperature of -14 degrees Celsius, while heavy snow continues to fall there.
Nikolic: Referendum needed for decision on Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - It is time that we say what Serbia thinks is the lowest it can go in terms of a solution for Kosovo-Metohija, and the final decision needs to be made by the people in a referendum, says Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Montenegro Offers Foreign Movie-makers Rebates
Montenegro's government has adopted a new Bill on Cinematography, which contains financial incentives for foreign producers aiming to film in the country.
Under the new law, foreign producers filming in Montenegro will have the right to a refund of up to 20 per cent of the money they invest.
PM says his cabinet "took Serbia away from bandits"
PM says his cabinet "took Serbia away from bandits"
BELGRADE -- Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has said that the current government has worked "honestly and responsibly" since the beginning of its mandate
It also "had to make tough decisions," he told his end-of-the-year news conference held at the government headquarters in Belgrade on Saturday.