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Another EUR 9 million secured to repair flood-damaged homes
BELGRADE - Director of the Serbian Government Office for Reconstruction and Flood Relief Marko Blagojevic said that the government has so far allocated RSD 4.2 billion for the reconstruction of houses damaged in the May floods and secured another EUR 9 million for the coming year.
Electricity, gas markets to be liberalised from January 1
BELGRADE - A full liberalisation of the electricity market, allowing citizens to choose their suppliers in an open market, will begin from the New Year, with the liberalisation of the gas market set to start as well.
Kurtz: Serbia's experience can be valuable contribution
VIENNA - During its chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2015, Serbia's experience and position can be very important in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has said.
Russia Tried Bribing Bulgarian Official to Support South Stream - NYT
Russian MP Aleksandr Babakov, a special envoy of Vladimir Putin tried to bribe a Bulgarian deputy energy minister, Bojan Stoyanov, to speed up the South Stream gas pipeline project, claims The New York Times.
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Radnicki Kragujevac win international water polo tournament
SYDNEY - Radnicki Kragujevac have won an international water polo tournament in Sydney by beating Turkey's Galatasaray in a penalty shoot-out in the thrilling final after three sets of penalties.
Radnicki had a 13-11 lead as the match drew to a close, but Galatasaray scored in the dying second of the game to secure the penalty shoot-out.
Customs offices work on holidays
BELGRADE - The Customs Administration stated on Wednesday that the customs offices will work regularly during the New Year and Christmas holidays, and branch offices in the interior that collect customs duties on goods will have an on call status.
Modest but cheerful New Year's Eve celebrations in Serbia
BELGRADE - New Year's Eve celebration was traditionally organised at city squares throughout Serbia in the past few years, but this year's celebrations will not be organised in some cities due to the financial situation.
Grcic: Serbia will have enough coal this winter
BELGRADE - Serbia will have enough coal from the Kolubara open pit mines this winter, and the coal mining process could be made more difficult by heavy snow and low temperatures, but it will not be jeopardized, Kolubara Director Milorad Grcic told Tanjug.
Strategy against money laundry and terrorism funding
BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted at its Wednesday session the National strategy for the fight against money laundry and terrorism funding which covers strategic planning, coordination and cooperation of all institutions in the system with a view to reducing the risk of money laundry and terrorism sponsorship.
Vucic: Key word in 2015 - responsibility
BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said in his New Year message to the citizens of Serbia that nobody will do anything instead of them, or instead of the government, noting that "the sooner we reach towards our goals, the sooner will we bring the country and ourselves back to our feet".
Sofia Traffic Police Hands Out Presents, Instead of Fines
On New Year's Eve Sofia traffic police hands out presents to motorists with minor violations, instead of fining them, reports BGNES.
Turkish PM pledges determination on EU accession process
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has emphasized his government's commitment to Turkey's EU membership bid, suggesting that all historical facts prove that Turkey is part of Europe. "Our determination on EU accession will continue," he said late Dec. 30 in an address to the nation titled "On the Way to the New Turkey."
Twelve new desks to be founded at presidency: Report
As discussion heats up over President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's upcoming chairmanship of the Turkish Cabinet later this month, a pro-government newspaper has reported that 12 new desks will be founded at the presidency, adding to former rumors that a "shadow cabinet" would begin to take charge.
Western Balkans End 2014 on Arctic Note
After a relatively mild December, freezing winds blasted Croatia on New Year's Eve, prompting the health ministry to warning the elderly not spend unnecessary time outdoors, and to wrap up.
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Putin sends New Year's greetings to Serbian counterpart
Putin sends New Year's greetings to Serbian counterpart
MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the upcoming New Year and Christmas holidays to his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic.
Namely, both nations celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the calendar used by the Orthodox Church.