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PM meets with Arab ambassadors, urges ceasefire in Gaza
PM meets with Arab ambassadors, urges ceasefire in Gaza
BELGRADE -- Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić on Monday met with several ambassadors of Arab countries, and spoke in favor of "an urgent ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip.
Nikolić attends WW1 event in Belgium
Nikolić attends WW1 event in Belgium
LIEGE -- Tomislav Nikolić has arrived in Liege, Belgium, and is attending the central event commemorating 100 years since the start of World War I on the western front.
Construction permits to be issued in 28 days
BELGRADE - The amendments to the Law on Planning and Construction due to be adopted in early September will make room for procurement of construction permits within 28 days and introduce a special counter for investors, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlovic stated on Monday.
DSS: Result of government’s work – Serbia’s decline
BELGRADE - Deputy leader of the extra-parliamentary Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) Slobodan Samardzic said Monday that the result of the work of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic is Serbia’s collapse in terms of economy and state and foreign policy.
Varso: Slovakia supports Serbian govt reforms
BELGRADE - Slovakian Ambassador in Serbia Jan Varso said in the talks with Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment, Veteran Care and Social Affairs Aleksandar Vulin that he supports the reforms conducted by the Serbian government, especially the reform of labour legislations.
Dacic on Dusan Vujovic as candidate for finance minister
BELGRADE – Serbia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic Monday called on members of the Serbian parliament to support Dusan Vujovic in becoming new finance minister.
Bulgaria to Invest BGN 68M in Gas Link with Serbia
Bulgaria is to invest over BGN 68 M into the construction of the local section of the gas grid interconnection with Serbia.
"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."