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Serb expellees conditionally support Tesla day initiative
BELGRADE - The Coalition of Refugee Associations in Serbia conditionally supported the initiative by Croat MPs and the government to declare July 10 the day of Nikola Tesla and the day of science, technology and innovation in Croatia and to reinstall the damaged Tesla monument in Gospic.
H.E. Leszek Hensel: Crimean Referendum Dictated by Force
Interview of Novinite.com with Poland's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Leszek Hensel, on the situation in Ukraine, the European Union, and Poland's economic transition.
Poland has been very active in the diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis. With Crimea's decision to join Russia, can we say that the EU's diplomatic strategy failed?
Commemoration of heating plant bombing
BELGRADE - Wreaths were laid on Friday to commemorate the death of Slobodan Trisic, a worker at the heating plant Novi Beograd, who was killed at the plant during the NATO bombing campaign in 1999.
Members of the family, official of the Belgrade provisional authorities Nikola Nikodijevic and managers and employees of the utility company Beogradske elektrane laid the wreaths.
NBS opens for visitors on Saturday
BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) will open its door on Saturday, April 5, to all visitors who want to tour the building - which is a cultural monument - and see the exhibitions dedicated to money.
"Not Serbia's fault it was victorious in wars"
"Not Serbia's fault it was victorious in wars"
BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolić has said that "some" are engaged in a campaign aimed at blaming Serbia "for organizing the Sarajevo assassination."
No Risk of Funding Suspension – Bulgarian EU Funds Committee Chair
There is no risk of EU funds suspension, Bulgaria's government is making every effort to prevent it, Denitsa Karadzhova, EU Affairs and EU Funds Oversight Committee chair assured.
Serbia Mulls New Kosovo Resolution
Stanislava Pak-Stankovic, an advisor to Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, said on Thursday that a new parliamentary resolution on Kosovo was needed because "the circumstances in Serbia and the world have changed".
The changes include the establishment of a Kosovo army and the impending end of the mandate of the EU's rule-of-law mission in Kosovo, EULEX.
Johnny Depp Confirms Engagement to Amber Heard
US movie star Johhny Depp confirmed his engagement to actress Amber Heard.
The 50-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor confirmed the news days after he was spotted wearing a woman's engagement ring on his left index hand, which set off speculation that he was to wed Heard.
Parliament Reveals Stunning Bulgarian 'Innovation' Projects
Bulgaria has allocated more BGN 176 M to 223 companies for projects involving "innovative napkins", creative furniture" or "innovative focus groups".
EU Condemns Threat to Serbian Peace Women
The EU delegation in Belgrade said the authorities should take action after a Serbian police spokesman called on football hooligans to target peace group Women in Black.
McDonald's Suspends Operations in Crimea
McDonald's has suspended work at its restaurants in Crimea for "manufacturing reasons", the U.S. fast food chain said on Friday.
This is the second international company to cease operations this week on the peninsula annexed by Russia.
Balkans Rank Midway in Social Progress League
A new report rates Western Balkan countries midway in the world when it comes to quality of life and social progress.
The Social Progress Index 2014 Report rated a total of 132 countries using more than 50 indicators.
Bulgarian Banks May Introduce Changes to 3M Credit Agreements
Banks will have to change nearly 3 million loan agreement if Bulgarian lawmakers adopt backdated amendments to the Consumer Credit Act.
Independent MP Rumen Yonchev will propose an amendment binding banks to prepare new loan agreements within three months. Customers will be able to choose between the new and the old contract conditions, Darik news informs.
Bulgaria to Spend BGN 100 M Yearly on Pension Allowances
Bulgaria's government is planning to spend BGN 100 M (EUR 50 M) a year on Christmas and Easter pension allowances.
In 2015 alone, BGN 265 M (EUR 132.5 M) are to be put aside for pensions.
Their minimum threshold is expected to increase from BGN 154.50 (EUR 87.25) to BGN 168.50 (EUR 89.25) by July 1, 2017.
Germany "won't obstruct Montenegro's accession to NATO"
Germany "won't obstruct Montenegro's accession to NATO"
PODGORICA -- Germany will not obstruct Montenegro's accession to NATO and will evaluate reforms conducted in that country when it decides on giving it the green light.
This is what German Ambassador to Montenegro, Pius Fischer, told the Podogrica-based Atlas TV.