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Sarajevo assassin was defending his country - president

Published by B92 on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 16:10

Sarajevo assassin was defending his country - president

BELGRADE -- Tomislav Nikolić said at an exhibition dedicated to the Sarajevo assassination that Gavrilo Princip's act "can be understood as the defense of his own country."

Serbia, Macedonia to have joint diplomatic missions

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 16:05

SKOPJE - Macedonian and Serbian Foreign Ministers Nikola Popovski and Ivica Dacic signed in Skopje on Monday an Agreement on rational use of resources in joint diplomatic and consular missions abroad, announcing that the locations and countries where the joint missions are to be set up will be defined soon.

Mihajlovic announces milestone for Serbian Railways

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 15:36

LAJKOVAC - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic extended the government's greetings to Serbian railways workers who on Monday celebrate Railway Workers' Day, marking 130 years since the opening of the first railway service in the country, announcing that the following three years would see more than 400 km of railways overhauled, new railway tracks bu

Nikolic, Radmanovic urge best possible cooperation

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 15:31

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic and Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency member Nebojsa Radmanovic on Monday said that they are satisfied with the very good relations between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina - in particular between Serbia and Republika Srpska, pursuant to the Agreement on Special Relations - and expressed the wish that those relations be enhanced further to improve

Torrential rain cuts off roads in eastern Serbia

Published by B92 on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 14:09

Torrential rain cuts off roads in eastern Serbia

KLADOVO -- Heavy rain caused flash floods and triggered landslides in town of Kladovo, eastern Serbia, and in several villages in its vicinity.

Mihajlovic: Serbia is in state of energy crisis

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 14:02

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlovic stated that every day wasted stalling the procurement of fuel entails a higher risk of energy instability, higher import costs and fresh room for speculators and energy usurers.

Serbia Wins Silver at Basketball World Cup

Published by Balkan Insight on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 13:29

Serbia lost to the United States in the final by 129 to 92 points in the final match at Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid in front of 15,000 spectators on Sunday.

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Serbia Urged to Protect Gays After Brutal Attack

Published by Balkan Insight on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 13:13

Germany's human rights commissioner Christoph Strasser told Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic after the weekend attack that left the German activist criticially ill that a safe and successful Pride Parade this month "would have a tremendous meaning for Serbia".

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Serbia does not want to join EU as economic cripple

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 13:02

BELGRADE - Serbia does not want to join the EU as an economic cripple, Deputy Prime Minister and Government Administration Minister Kori Udovicki said on Monday, adding that she hoped Serbia would overcome its economic straits and become a member of the EU after the end of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's term in office.

Russia organizes WWI conference in Belgrade

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 11:14

BELGRADE - The international conference marking the centenary of World War I, to be held in Belgrade on September 16-18, will be attended by a Russian delegation led by the deputy minister of foreign affairs, the Embassy of Russia said in a release.

No agreement on minimum price of labour

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:51

BELGRADE - The members of the Social Economic Council of Serbia have not come to an agreement on the minimum price of labour for next year, Labour Minister Aleksandar Vulin said on Sunday.

"It means that the government will decide on it at one of its upcoming meetings," he told reporters after a meeting of the council.

Serbia retain Davis Cup World Group spot

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:47

BANGALORE - Serbia's Davis Cup team beat India 3-2 in Bangalore on Monday to retain their World Group spot for next season.

Filip Krajinovic won the decisive point for Serbia in the World Group playoffs by beating Yuki Bhambri 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday after their match was interrupted due to rain on Sunday.

US too strong, Serbia wins silver

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:44

MADRID - Serbia won the silver medal at the basketball world championship in Madrid, since it lost to the US 129-92 (35-21 32-20 38-26 24-25) in the final on Sunday.

This is an improvement for Serbia compared to the previous world championship, in Turkey in 2010, where it finished 4th, while the US managed to defend the title in Madrid.

Serbia wins silver in basketball world cup

Published by B92 on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:35

Serbia wins silver in basketball world cup

MADRID -- Serbia won the silver medal at the FIBA basketball world championship in Madrid, losing 129-92 (35-21 32-20 38-26 24-25) to the U.S. in the final on Sunday.

"Military provides security and freedom"

Published by B92 on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 09:28

"Military provides security and freedom"

BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolić on Saturday congratulated the newest generation of army officers obtaining their first military rank.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, he said the Serbian Army (VS) was "ensuring security and freedom for the country's citizens."

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