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Serbia's defense minister visits China
Serbia's defense minister visits China
BELGRADE -- Serbia's Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić will visit China From November 17 to 22 and meet with his Chinese counterpart Lieutenant General Chang Wanquan.
This was announced by the Serbian Defense Ministry.
Djokovic ends season as number one
LONDON - Serbia's Novak Djokovic has clinched the number one position on the ATP list by winning his third consecutive and fourth career title at the season-ending London Masters late Sunday.
With 11,150 ATP points, Djokovic has a considerable advantage over Roger Federer of Switzerland, who currently has 9,700 points.
Zemun-Borca bridge to be finished mid-December
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Aleksandar Antic has toured with a Chinese delegation the Zemun-Borca bridge over the Danube River, which is being built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, and announced that the construction of the bridge will be completed mid-December.
Brammertz to arrive in Belgrade
THE HAGUE/BELGRADE - International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will be in Belgrade from Monday to Wednesday preparing his next report to the UN Security Council.
Brammertz will meet Serbia's Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic during his visit and discuss Serbia's cooperation with the ICTY, the tribunal said in a statement.
Croatian fans chant fascist slogans in Italy
Croatian fans chant fascist slogans in Italy
MILAN -- Supporters of Croatia's national football team on Sunday caused incidents during a UEFA qualifier played against Italy in Milan, that ended in a 1-1 draw.
OSCE chair can't impose sanctions on Russia - FM
OSCE chair can't impose sanctions on Russia - FM
BELGRADE -- Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić has said that the brotherhood between Serbia and Russia was "traditional" but that Serbia's political interest was to join the EU.
Advocaat ends stint as coach of Serbia's national team
Advocaat ends stint as coach of Serbia's national team
BELGRADE -- The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has decided to end the contract with national coach Dick Advocaat, it was reported over the weekend.
German official pledges continued support
German official pledges continued support
BELGRADE -- German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has expressed the strong support of his country's government to the reforms of Serbia on the road to the EU.
Monument to last Russian tsar consecrated
Monument to last Russian tsar consecrated
BELGRADE -- A monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas II was unveiled and consecrated in Belgrade on Sunday.
Businessman and former SPS official arrested
Businessman and former SPS official arrested
BELGRADE -- Goran Perčević, owner of Innterkomerc and former high-ranking official of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) has been arrested, Tanjug learned from the police.
He is suspected of financial crimes related to Univerzal Bank "worth millions of euros," the agency said.
Serbia works to improve its anti-terrorism capabilities
Serbia works to improve its anti-terrorism capabilities
GAbriel: Support for Serbia's EU integration
BELGRADE - Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy Sigmar Gabriel will lead a business delegation on a two-day visit to Serbia starting Sunday, with the goal being to Support Serbia's EU integration and improve economic relations between the two countries, the German Ministry of Economy and Energy has stated.
Dacic: Serbia will not impose sanctions on Russia
BELGRADE - Serbia will not impose sanctionson Russia when it takes over the OSCE chairmanship next year, Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreigjn Minister Ivica Dacic has told the Blic daily.
The OSCE focuses on European security and cooperation and does not impose sanctions, he noted.
Monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas II unveiled
BELGRADE - A monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas II was unveiled and blessed in Belgrade on Sunday and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said at the ceremony that Belgrade was getting yet another symbolof the old friendship, a place where people could meet and discuss their friendships based on Russia's last emperor's example of loyalty to Serbia.
Serbia's defence minister visits China
BELGRADE - Serbia's Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic will visit China From November 17 to 22 and meet with his Chinese counterpart Lieutenant General Chang Wanquan, the Serbian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Gasic and Chang will discuss defence cooperation and sign a military doantion agreement, the statement says.