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"Operation Storm not occasion for celebration"

"Operation Storm not occasion for celebration"

BELGRADE -- Speaking on the 19th anniversary of Croatian operation "Storm," Serbian Interior Minister Nebojša Stefanović said it was "not an occasion for celebration."

Government "committed to EU integration" - EU official

Government "committed to EU integration" - EU official

BELGRADE -- The Serbian government has demonstrated a clear commitment to Serbia's further EU integration, head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport has said.

Stefanovic: Evidence against Kosmajac

BELGRADE - Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic stated on Monday that the police have found certain evidence in the investigation against Dragoslav Kosmajac, labelled as the biggest drug lord in Serbia.

Gov't has shown commitment to further EU integration

BELGRADE - The Serbian government has demonstrated a clear commitment to Serbia's further EU integration and harmonization of Serbian laws with the EU's acquis in the first 100 days since coming to power, Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport has said.

Serbian PM Promises Revival Through Austerity

Marking 100 days since his government came to office, Vucic said on Sunday that Serbia will introduce new austerity measures that will help the country avoid bankruptcy and breathe new life into its economy with two years.

Vucic: We are conducting policy in Serbia's best interest

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic stated late on Sunday that Serbia most often adjusts its decisions with the EU and respects Ukraine's territorial integrity, but he added that it would be best to avoid introduction of sanctions for Russia due to economic reasons.

Young Turks claim another European title in basketball

Host Turkey beat Serbia 85-68 to win the U-18 European Basketball Championship on Aug. 3 in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.

Okben Ulubay collected 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks for the champions, while Tolga Geçim led all scorers with 18 points.

"Evidence exists" against "biggest drug dealer"

"Evidence exists" against "biggest drug dealer"

BELGRADE -- Interior Minister Nebojša Stefanović has said that the police came to certain evidence in their investigation of Dragoslav Kosmajac.

Kosmajac was previously described as "the biggest drug dealer in Serbia."

DS leader: Government only concerned about itself

DS leader: Government only concerned about itself

BELGRADE -- The government is not concerned about the citizens but only about itself and intends to "sell off all the remaining resources dirt cheap," Bojan Pajtić says.

The leader of the opposition Democratic Party (DS) spoke on Sunday as the government marked its first hundred days in office.

Verheijen: Budget support loan only after deal with IMF

BELGRADE - World Bank (WB) Country Manager for Serbia Tony Verheijen has said that it is currently the WB's priority to secure a USD 300 million loan for Serbia's flood recovery, and noted that a budget support loan cannot be granted without the Serbian government's agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

National commission for UNESCO to be set by fall

BELGRADE – Serbia’s former ambassador to Turkey and the Vatican Darko Tanaskovic, who has been put forward as Serbia’s ambassador to UNESCO, said Monday that Serbia will set up a national commission for UNESCO.

WB: Budget support loan only after deal with IMF

WB: Budget support loan only after deal with IMF

BELGRADE -- World Bank (WB) Country Manager for Serbia Tony Verheijen has said that it is currently WB's priority to secure a USD 300mn loan for Serbia's flood recovery.

He noted that a budget support loan cannot be granted without the Serbian government's agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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