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"Dispute does not close door to reconciliation"
"Dispute does not close door to reconciliation"
THE HAGUE -- With their genocide dispute before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Serbia and Croatia have not closed the door to the reconciliation.
This was heard from the head of Serbia’s legal team, Saša Obradović.
Kery, Lavrov in 'Very Constructive' Talks on Ukraine
No decision on Ukraine's future could be taken without Kiev's involvement, US State Secretary John Kerry told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Lavrov has however ruled out Russia's recognition of the leadership in Kiev, which he once again described as "fascists", despite describing describing the conversation as "very constructive".
Kosovo dialogue resumes in Brussels
Kosovo dialogue resumes in Brussels
BRUSSELS, BELGRADE -- Prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, Ivica Dačić and Hashim Thaci, are meeting today with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton for a new round of dialogue.
Besides Dačić, the meeting is attended by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić.
Macedonia Urged to Regulate Political Advertising
As the country gears up for nationwide polls, media experts said that more needs to be done to limit the coverage gifted to parties by broadcasters.
Two-day strike on Greek ferries due to protest over collective contracts
Passenger ferries were docked at ports in Greece on Monday due to the start of a 48-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO).
The sailors are protesting that the multi-bill passed through Parliament on Sunday allows ferry companies to offer employees in-house contracts, thereby bypassing collective bargaining with the union.
Djokovic roughs up Nadal to win fourth Sony Open title
MIAMI – Serbia’s Novak Djokovic claimed his fourth title at the Maimi Masters tennis tournament after a dominating 6-3, 6-3 win over world No. 1 Rafael Nadal on Saturday.
It took Djokovic only one hour and 24 minutes to beat the Spaniard and reach his 18th victory in the 40th match of their rivalry.
Kosovo Blames Serbia for Delays in Normalization Deal
Bekim Collaku, political adviser to Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, said that Serbia was to blame for the delay in integrating the judicial authorities in Serb-dominated northern Kosovo into Pristina’s system – a commitment made by Belgrade under the EU-brokered deal to normalise relations signed in April 2013.
Book Aerial War over Serbia 1999 presented
BELGRADE - The Modern History Institute has published the second edition of the book Aerial War over Serbia 1999 by Bojan Dimitrijevic and Major General Jovica Draganic.
Romania Marks Ten Years Since Joining NATO
Ten years after joining North Alliance Treaty Organisation, Romanian officials say the country has benefited from membership overall, although they concede that the cost has been high in terms of the number of casualties during NATO missions and the money spent on military operations.
Double Pile-Up on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Kills 2
Two people have been reported killed and 5 injured as a result of two chain-reaction accidents on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Monday morning.
Both incidents happened around 6:30 am involving as many as 21 vehicles, Vesti.bg reports.
SNS to start talks on government "next week"
SNS to start talks on government "next week"
BELGRADE -- Leader of Progressives (SNS) Aleksandar Vučić will start official talks on forming a new government with potential partners early next week, writes a daily.
Vessel said to be carrying 400 migrants issues distress call off Crete
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A rescue operation is underway northwest of Crete after a vessel thought to be carrying around 400 irregular immigrants issued a distress call.
Two cargo ships and a US navy vessel are heading towards the boat. A coast guard vessel and one from the Greek navy also sailed from Piraeus to help rescue the migrants.
Novak Đoković beats Rafael Nadal in Miami final
Novak Đoković beats Rafael Nadal in Miami final
MIAMI -- Novak Đoković of Serbia on Sunday defeated Rafael Nadal of Spain in the Sony Open final in Miami, U.S.
Đoković won his fourth Miami title 2-0 (6-3, 6-3).
Opposition Triumphs in French Local Elections
Center-right opposition UMP party has claimed victory in Sunday's second tour of French local elections.
Ten to fifteen towns could fall into the far-right National Front (FN)'s hands, according to various reports.
FN is poised to install mayors or councilors in some 200 places across France.
Venizelos slams Papandreou over multi-bill vote but avoids ousting ex-PM from party
PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos slammed his predecessor George Papandreou for failing to support both articles of the omnibus bill in a late vote on Sunday but stopped short of ousting the former prime minister from the party, a move that would have put the coalitions majority at risk.