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Erdo?an says he is satisfied with the AKP's election manifesto

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has submitted the ruling Justice and Development Party?s (AKP) draft election manifesto, which includes the adoption of the presidential system among its priorities, President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has revealed, expressing his satisfaction with its content.

Turkish President Erdo?an's poll strategy remarks irk opposition

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has submitted the ruling Justice and Development Party?s (AKP) draft election manifesto, which includes the adoption of the presidential system among its priorities, President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has revealed, expressing his satisfaction with its content.

No change in visit to Tehran: Turkish President Erdo?an

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has denied that any change has been made to his scheduled visit to Tehran, despite calls from the Iranian parliament to cancel the visit after his criticism of Iran?s ?interference? in Yemen.

Summit of regional parties of pensioners held in Belgrade

BELGRADE - The summit of regional parliamentary parties of pensioners has been held in Belgrade under the slogan "The world belongs to us too" and the chairmanship of Party of United Pensioners of Serbia (PUPS) leader Milan Krkobabic.

Jankovic scores win in Miami doubles opener

BELGRADE - Serbia's Jelena Jankovic and Taipei's Chan Hao-ching have reached the second round of the doubles tournament in Miami after they notched up a win against Spanish Arantxa Parra Santonja / Sílvia Soler-Espinosa 7-5, 6-4.

Montenegro Protests Over Croatia's Adriatic Oil Probes

Montenegro's Foreign Minister, Igor Luksic, on Thursday said his government had sent four protest notes to Croatia over a planned oil and gas probe in the waters of the disputed Prevlaka area, south of Dubrovnik.

Bulgaria President Also to Boycott Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow

President Rosen Plevneliev will not attend the May 9 celebrations in Moscow marking the allies' victory over Nazi Germany during World War Two.

The Bulgarian head of state's press office confirmed this following reports in Russian news website that President Plevneliev has declined an invitation.

Pajtic, Fajon discuss human rights, media freedom

BELGRADE - Leader of the Democratic Party (DS) Bojan Pajtic talked on Friday with Tanja Fajon, vice-chair of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, and voiced concern about infringements of media freedom and a low level of political dialogue.

Power Dams Pose Threat to Rare Balkan Salmon

The future of a large freshwater fish known as the Mladica - in English as the Huchen, or Danube Salmon - is threatened by planned hydroelectric power plants on Balkan rivers, a green NGO has warned.

The Austrian-based environmental NGO Riverwatch raised the alarm about the biggest trout species in the world at a press conference in Slovenian capital Ljubljana on Thursday.

World Poetry Day(s) in Belgrade

BELGRADE - This year's World Poetry Day(s) will be held in Belgrade and Pozega from March 20 to 23, bringing together numerous authors from Serbia and abroad.

In 1999, UNESCO proclaimed March 21 as World Poetry Day which has been celebrated in Serbia since 2001.

This 15th event in a row has several program units that cover both contemporary and classical poetry.

Croatia Puts Adriatic Oil, Gas Probes on Hold

Companies that have received licenses to explore for oil and gas in the Croatian Adriatic will have to wait months before signing their contracts and starting exploration activities.

Serbia mounts diplomacy drive

Serbia mounts diplomacy drive

Boosting bilateral relations with Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia is a priority for Serbia.

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic (left) meets with his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski (right) on February 16th ahead of a joint summit in Skopje. [AFP]

Udovicic: Albania and Slovenia accepted initiative

BELGRADE - There is great interest form the countries of the region to get involved in creating a Western Balkans youth union, Serbia Minister of Youth and Sport Vanja Udovicic said on Tuesday, adding that Albania and Slovenia had already accepted the initiative.

About 60 exhibitors to take part in Vinofest in Vrsac

VRSAC - Vinofest, an international wine fair that will be held for the 10th time in Vrsac, northeastern Serbia, on March 20-21, will bring together about 60 exhibitors displaying over 200 different wines and draw some 2,000 or more visitors.

Status of Serbian community in Slovenia should be resolved

BELGRADE - Head of the Serbian parliament committee for the diaspora Janko Veselinovic has met with Slovenian officials and pointed out the unresolved status of the Serbian community in that country.

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