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Ciric Tipped to Run Serbia's Economy Ministry

Published by Balkan Insight on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 09:33

Nebojsa Ciric is likely to become Serbia's new Economy Minister, Balkan Insight has learned from a source in the ruling Progressive Party.

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Born in 1974 in the eastern town of Bor, he moved to Belgrade to go to mathematical high school. In 1996, he finished studies at the London School of Economics, LSE.

Murdered US Albanians’ Family Appeals to UN

Published by Balkan Insight on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 06:56

Lawyers for the relatives of Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi, who were killed in Serbia in 1999, have filed a complaint to the UN, demanding “Serbia’s compliance with its international obligation to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the disappearance and murder of the brothers”.

Upper Austria, Serbia to strengthen cooperation in tourism

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 19:58

BELGRADE - The province of Upper Austria is very interested in implementation of joint activities with the Serbian government in terms of the realisation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, Upper Austria Minister of Labour, Economy, Tourism, Sports and European Affairs Michael Strugl stated on Wednesday.

Pake, Joksimovic discuss economic reforms on road to EU

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 18:48

BELGRADE - Jean-Eric Paquet, director for Albania, Serbia, BiH and Kosovo at the European Commission (EC) Directorate-General for Enlargement, has said during a meeting with Serbia’s Minister without Portfolio responsible for European integration Jadranka Joksimovic that improving the economic climate and employment and strengthening competitiveness will be among the most important criteria in

Vucic:Gov't guarantees best conditions to foreign investors

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 18:18

BELGRADE - Serbia's government stands ready to guarantee the most favorable conditions for foreign investors to do business in Serbia, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said during a meeting he had with Swiss Parliament member Christa Markwalder in Belgrade Wednesday.

Council: FZ should not handle reconstruction money

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 17:30

BELGRADE – Serbia’s Anti-Corruption Council Wednesday has proposed to the government that the distribution of RSD 1 billion to repair damages from the May flooding does not go through the Development Fund (FZ), since the body has failed to perform its primary function and allocated loans under political influence.

Dialogue to resolve Islamic community issues

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 16:30

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic met Wednesday with Reis ul Ulema Adem Zilkic and Mufti Muhamed Jusufspahic of the Islamic Community of Serbia and underlined the importance of the country's Islamic community, noting that its issues should be resolved through dialogue and compromise.

War Veterans Condemn EU’s Kosovo Crimes Report

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 16:28

The War Veterans Association on Wednesday condemned the EU Special Investigative Task Force report into alleged crimes committed after the 1999 conflict, calling it “illogical, ridiculous and tendentious”.

Starlet's Confession Fuels Plagiarism Row in Serbia

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 15:35

Nada Djukic, aka Blondy, a Serbian starlet, has revealed in a Happy TV show that she had bought her college diploma in management.

"I got it through a cousin. He told me: 'You are so smart, you figure things quickly, see how quickly you type on the phone and computer... You deserve a little more,'" Blondy told the show.

PACE: Truth about Kosovo organ trafficking comes to light

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 14:41

STRASBOURG - President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Anne Brasseur has welcomed a report by special prosecutor John Clint Williamson concerning an investigation into the 1999 Kosovo organ trafficking case, expressing satisfaction that “truth’s onward march continues also in this case.”

Vucic, Strugl discuss strengthening of cooperation

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 14:36

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic conferred in Belgrade on Wednesday with Upper Austria Minister of Labour, Economy, Tourism, Sports and European Affairs Michael Strugl concerning the improvement of political and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Guca Trumpet Festival to take place August 6-10

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 14:28

BELGRADE - All is set for the 54th Trumpet Festival in Guca, to be held from August 6 to 10 in the western Serbian region of Dragacevo.

The event celebrating folk music and art in Serbia, which became one of its best-known brands attracting around half a million tourists every year, highlights the country's optimism, cheerfulness and sincere hospitality.

Guča Trumpet Festival to take place August 6-10

Published by B92 on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 14:21

Guča Trumpet Festival to take place August 6-10

BELGRADE -- All is set for the 54th Trumpet Festival in Guča, to be held August 6-10 in the western Serbian region of Dragačevo.

Serbian parliament discusses media legislation

Published by B92 on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 13:22

Serbian parliament discusses media legislation

BELGRADE -- The Serbian parliament is on Wednesday starting a debate on three media bills, previously adopted by the government and sent to MPs.

Serbian students chose top five faculties

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 13:22

BELGRADE - The Faculty of Electrical Engineering (ETF), the Faculty of Organisational Sciences (FON) and Faculty of Physical Chemistry of the University of Belgrade (UB), the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the Novi Sad University and the Faculty of Electronic Engineering of the University of Nis rank best on the list of top five universities in Serbia, the latest faculty-related survey conduc

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