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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.

Works on South Stream expected to start in July

Works on South Stream expected to start in July

BELGRADE -- The construction of the South Stream gas pipeline section through Serbia could begin in July, it was said on Thursday in Belgrade.

The announcement came from Gazprom's international projects department head Aleksandr Siromyatin.

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.

PM thanks Algeria for USD 500,000 donation

PM thanks Algeria for USD 500,000 donation

BELGRADE -- Serbian PM Aleksandar Vučić on Thursday thanked Algeria for a USD 500,000 donation aimed at helping Serbia deal with the consequences of the recent floods.

Vucic thanks Algeria for USD 500,000 donation

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday thanked Algeria for a USD 500,000 donation aimed at helping Serbia deal with the consequences of recent floods.

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.

Sertic: South Stream crucial for energy stability

BELGRADE - The construction of the South Stream pipeline will be crucial for energy security and economic stability of the host countries, president of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) Zeljko Sertic said on Thursday.

Construction of Serbian leg of South Stream starts in July

BELGRADE - The construction of the South Stream gas pipeline section through Serbia could begin in July, head of the Gazprom international projects department Alexander Siromyatin said on Thursday.

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.

FM: Serbia dedicated to cooperation with NAM

FM: Serbia dedicated to cooperation with NAM

ALGIERS -- Serbia is on the right track to renew cooperation with non-aligned nations, Serbia's First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić said in Algeria.

He attended a ministerial conference of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Dacic: Serbia's goal is to renew ties with NAM nations

BELGRADE/ALGIERS - Serbia is on the right track to renew cooperation with non-aligned nations, Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic, who is also foreign minister, has said in Algiers, where he attended a ministerial conference of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) nations.

Air Serbia "to break even by end of year"

Air Serbia "to break even by end of year"

BELGRADE -- The Air Serbia carrier expects to break even at the end of this year and have its business at "a positive zero", said Director Dane Korica.

Vucic: It is time to be on the same side with Germany

BELGRADE - It is time for Serbia to be on the same side with Germany, and to be not only a political, but also an economic partner of the country, said Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.

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