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Serbia drops in WB business conditions ranking
Serbia drops in WB business conditions ranking
WASHINGTON -- The World Bank has issued a prognosis of business conditions around the world for 2015 and ranked Serbia 91st out of 189 countries.
This represents a downgrade from last year's 77th spot, leaving only Bosnia-Herzegovina with a worse rank, at 107.
Serbia drops in rankings based on business conditions
WASHINGTON - The World Bank has issued a prognosis of business conditions around the world for 2015 and ranked Serbia 91st out of 189 countries, which is drop from last year's rank of 77, leaving only Bosnia-Herzegovina with a worse rank, at 107th spot.
Slovenia plans to invest in SME sector in Serbia
BELGRADE - Slovenia is planning to invest in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector in Serbia, Slovenian Ambassador Franc But said on Monday after receiving the Danube Flower award at the Danube Business Forum.
I consider this award as a recognition of Slovenia's presence in Serbia and the region, But told Tanjug.
Corporate lending in eurozone periphery slumps further in Sept
Lending to companies in the euro zone periphery continued to fall in September, while banks in core countries kept lending more, ECB data showed on Monday, highlighting the divergence in economic strength in the bloc.
Rise on Jobless Rate Worries Montenegro
The unemployment rate in Montenegro has risen by a sixth consecutive month, and is now 2 per cent higher compared to the same period last year, the latest data show.
The Employment Bureau on Tuesday reported that the number of unemployed adults rose to 31,190 in September and to 32,670 this week.
New European Commission To Be Voted Wednesday In Strasbourg
Jean-Claude Juncker's team of European Commissioners is to be voted on Wednesday in Strasbourg.
It is likely that the 28-strong team will win the parliamentary approval of the full assembly and the handover of EU executive power will take place as scheduled on November 1.
Commemoration for those who died in Belgrade's liberation
BELGRADE - A commemoration was held on Monday for the Yugoslav Partisan and Red Army troops who died in the battle for Belgrade's liberation from Nazi occupation, which ended in victory on October 20, 1944, 70 years ago.
Minister for War Veteran Affairs Aleksandar Vulin and Belgrade Mayor Sinisa Mali laid wreaths at the cemetery dedicated to Belgrade's liberators.
Crvena Zvezda beats Galatasaray
BELGRADE - Crvena Zvezda Belgrade defeated Galatasaray from Istanbul 76-68 in a 2014-2015 Euroleague Basketball Round 1, Group D match in Belgrade late on Thursday.
Bulgaria Posts EU's Largest Annual Deflation Rate in September
Euro area annual inflation was 0.3% in September 2014, down from 0.4% in August which is the lowest rate recorded since October 2009, according to Eurostat statistics.
Juncker Approves Slovenia’s Violeta Bulc as EC Member
European Commission President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker has approved the nomination of Slovenia's vice premier Violeta Bulc for member of the EU's executive body.
Could Kristalina Georgieva's Portfolio Be Changed to 'Energy Union'?
European Voice, a Brussels-based outlet, wrote Monday that Kristalina Georgieva, incoming EU Commission Vice President for Budget and Human Resources, could get Energy Union instead.
The text is about the aftermath of Slovenia's decision to withdraw former PM Alenka Bratusek as candidate to this office after she failed at her hearing in the European Parliament.
Oncologists: Fight against cancer national priority
BELGRADE - According to the number of new cancer cases, Serbia ranks 18th in Europe, and second in terms of cancer deaths, it was stated at the 4th Oncology Symposium, which opened in Belgrade on Friday.
Slovenia’s Bratusek Withdraws Candidacy for EC Post
Incoming European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced Thursday the decision of Alenka Bratusek, former Slovenian Prime Minister, to withdraw her candidacy for a post on the European Commission.
Investment in defense industry Serbia's strategic interest
BELGRADE - OTEH 2014, an international scientific and technical conference dedicated to the development of defense technologies, opened in Belgrade on Thursday, and Serbia's Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic said that investment in the defense industry and armed forces is Serbia's strategic interest.
EU Lawmakers Reject Bratusek’s Nomination for Commission Vice-President
A bid by former Slovenian premier Alenka Bratusek to become EC Vice-President for Energy Union was rejected late on Wednesday by two panels of members of the European Parliament.
Bratusek failed to convince EU parliamentarians during a confirmation hearing on Monday for her role as European Commission vice president for energy union.