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FM: Much is expected from Serbia

FM: Much is expected from Serbia

BELGRADE -- When Serbia takes over the OSCE presidency on January 1. "it should demonstrate a serious approach because everyone expects a lot," says Ivica Dacic.

Speaking for the RTS public broadcaster, the foreign minister added that Serbia was also "seriously preparing."

Teodosic among top five players in Europe

BELGRADE - Serbian basketball player Milos Teodosic, who is a member of the national team and CSKA from Moscow, has been named one of the top five players in Europe in 2014 by Eurohoops.

This portal says Teodosic led Serbia to an unexpected final of the world championship in Spain, where he played extremely well.

Experts believe currency will continue to weaken

Experts believe currency will continue to weaken

BELGRADE -- Economic experts have voiced their belief the domestic currency would continue to weaken in the coming year.

They also think the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) would not allow a sharp depreciation of the dinar (RSD) against the euro (EUR).

Central bank introduces yuan to domestic forex market

Central bank introduces yuan to domestic forex market

BELGRADE -- The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has included the Chinese yuan in the list of foreign currencies that could be traded on the foreign exchange (forex) market.

Gov't adopts guidelines for Srbijagas restructuring

BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted the guidelines for restructuring Serbia's state-owned gas provider Srbijagas at a meeting Thursday, the Ministry of Energy and Mining said in a release.

This is an important first step in making Srbijagas a market-oriented, profitable company, the ministry said.

Dinar will continue to weaken in 2015

BELGRADE - Economic experts voiced their belief Thursday the domestic currency would continue to weaken in the coming year and that the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) would not allow a sharp depreciation of the dinar against the euro.

NBS introduces yuan to domestic forex market

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to include the Chinese yuan in the list of foreign currencies that could be traded on the foreign exchange (forex) market.

Ambassador: U.S. "sent army to create this"

Ambassador: U.S. "sent army to create this"

BELGRADE -- Michael Kirby says that Serbia and the U.S. can work together on mutually acceptable and beneficial goals - "although, perhaps, people do not believe it".

Statistical Office: GDP up by 2.6 percent in 2013

BELGRADE - Serbia's GDP in 2013 amounted to RSD 3, 876 billion at current prices and compared to the previous year, GDP increased by 8.2 percent in nominal terms and 2.6 percent in real terms, showed the final data of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.

Final tournament of Radivoj Korac Cup in Nis

NIS - The final tournament of the Radivoj Korac Cup will be held in Nis, the basketball club Konstantin, which organizes the event, has confirmed.

The decision was made by the Basketball Federation of Serbia (KSS) during an electronic session of its managing board.

Snow Park Kopaonik to open season on December 27

BELGRADE - Snow Park Kopaonik will open its new season on December 27 with a snow party and a performance showcasing the skills of some of Serbia's best snowboarders.

Snow Park Kopaonik is the region's leading event of this kind and provides adrenaline fun to all generations of freestyle skiers and snowboarders.

Neutral Serbia and RS moving toward NATO - "dangerous"

Neutral Serbia and RS moving toward NATO - "dangerous"

BANJA LUKA -- Milorad Dodik says the public opinion in the RS is against NATO, adding it would be dangerous id Serbia remained neutral while the RS "moved toward NATO."

Opportunities to improve Serbia, South Korea cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and South Korean Ambassador to Serbia Lee Do-hoon said Thursday that there great opportunities were opening for strengthening cooperation between the two countries, especially in the area of economy, the Serbian government's media relations office said in a release.

US Sports Academy names Djokovic Athlete of the Year

NEW YORK - The US Sports Academy has named world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic Athlete of the Year.

Djokovic was picked among a whole range of stars, like Lionel Messi, Floyd Mayweather, Rafael Nadal, Rory McIlroy and Peyton Manning.

The US Sports Academy chose Russian tennis player Maria Sharapove as Female Athlete of the Year.

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