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International conference on WWI starts Friday in Belgrade
BELGRADE - A two-day international conference on World War I, organized by the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD) will start in Belgrade on Friday.
CIRSD president Vuk Jeremic told Tanjug that the participants will focus on the geopolitical situation in the world in 1914 and the events leading to the outbreak of the Great War.
Serbia PM Pledges National Renewal after Floods
"All of those whose homes were destroyed will get new ones," Serbia's Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vucic, said, pledging national renewal following the recent disastrous flooding.
Vucic said the government will help share the costs of restoring damaged and ruined homes and the owners will receive supplies and appliances.
European Rowing Championships starts
BELGRADE - The 2014 European Rowing Championships will be held on Belgrade's Ada Ciganlija from May 29 to June 1.
The championships will feature a record 800 competitors from 36 countries.
Serbia will have 12 representatives at Adi Ciganlija in six crews, and the greatest competitors for the top ranking will be the teams of England, Germany, France and Italy.
Iron Maiden: Serbia will come out stronger after disaster
BELGRADE - Iron Maiden's leader and founder Steve Harris believes Serbia will come out stronger after the disaster the recent floods and wished all those who have suffered from the disaster to return to normal life as soon as possible.
Iron Maiden cannot wait for its concert in Belgrade on June 17 and hopes that the flooded areas will be repaired in the meantime, he noted.
Slovenian president arrives on two-day visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - Slovenian President Borut Pahor arrived on a two-day visit to Belgrade on Thursday, and conferred with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Nikolic welcomed his Slovenian counterpart in front of the Palace of Serbia, where the two presidents saluted the honorary guard of the Serbian Armed Forces that was part of the ceremonial welcome.
Jankovic through to Roland Garros third round
PARIS - Serbia's top-ranking female tennis player Jelena Jankovic reached the third round of the French Open on Thursday by beating Kurumi Nara of Japan 7-5, 6-0.
Long into the first set, the Serbian converted a breakpoint in the 11th game, turning the encounter around and disrupting her opponent's match plan.