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Charity show for restoration of Banjska Monastery

BERLIN - On the occasion of seven centuries of existence of the Banjska Monastery in Kosovo-Metohija, the ensemble of the Serbian National Theatre from Pristina staged a play entitled "Banjsko zlato" (the Gold of Banjska) at the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) in Dusseldorf.

Albania flag burning in Belgrade aggravates tensions

Albania on Oct. 19 condemned the burning of its flag during a football match in Serbia, the latest in a series of incidents aggravating political tensions between Belgrade and Tirana.

Djuric condemns attacks against ethnic Albanians

BELGRADE - Marko Djuric, director of the Serbian government's Office for Kosovo-Metohija, condemned on Sunday the attacks on property of members of the Albanian minority in Serbia that took place over the last few days in several cities in Serbia following the incident at the football match between Serbia and Albania.

Miscevic: Relations with Moscow not to slow down start of EU

BELGRADE - The discrepancy between the foreign policies of Serbia and the EU will not slow down the European integration process and opening of the first chapters in the negotiations, said Tanja Miscevic, head of Serbia's negotiating team in the EU accession talks.

Pajtic: Province to help reconstruction of demolished shops

NOVI SAD - The provincial government will help the reconstruction of bakeries and other shops owned by ethnic Albanians that were damaged or demolished in several towns in Vojvodina, President of the Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina Bojan Pajtic said on Saturday.

Serbian Police Guards Albanian Embassy Ahead of Derby

Serbian police increased security measures around the Albanian embassy in Belgrade ahead of tonight's football match between two major clubs, Partizan and Crvena Zvezda.

The derby is expected to start at 7pm on Saturday evening.

Backa Eparchy, Islamic Community condemn attacks on Muslims

BELGRADE - The Diocese of Backa of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) has called on all citizens, particularly the Diocese's believers in the Serbian province of Vojvodina, to refrain from any form of violence towards their fellow citizens of Albanian ethnicity and Muslim religion.

Dacic invited to attend conference in Berlin

BELGRADE - Ivica Dacic, Serbian first deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, has met with German and British Ambassadors to Serbia Heinz Wilhelm and Dennis Keefe, who presented him with an invitation to the conference of ministers of foreign affairs in Berlin on November 5.

Troicki stopped in Vienna semi-finals

VIENNA - Serbia's Viktor Troicki did not make it to the finals of the ATP tournament in Vienna being outlasted by British Andy Murray 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday.

Reaching semi-finals was Troicki's greatest success after a year off from competitive tennis, and now he will improve his current ranking on the ATP list (No. 127) by 10 spots.

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Greater Albania nightmare of Europe and mankind

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic wrote on Twitter that the project of Greater Albania is not only Serbia's nightmare, but also the nightmare of Europe and all mankind, stressing that it must be prevented.

Vucic talks with Merkel, support for reforms

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic had a long and friendly telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday in which she expressed support for Serbia's European pathway and reforms that it has to implement on the way.

Vucic: Serbia has opportunity to boost economic cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic stated after the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin that it is crucial for Serbia to take advantage of the opportunities that have arisen in the area of ??economic cooperation.

Serbian, French prime ministers on upcoming visit

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Manuel Valls discussing the preparations for the upcoming visit of the French Prime Minister to Serbia.

Stefanovic thanks Hungary and Austria for support

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of the Interior Nebojsa Stefanovic expressed his gratitude to Hungary and Austria on Friday for their support to Serbia on its path towards the European Union and in the fight against illegal migrations.

Vucic: Serbia will protect its citizens

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said Friday, commenting on the attacks on bakeries owned by ethnic Albanians, that the property of every Serbian citizen must be protected and stressed that the authorities will react sharply.

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