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Campaign to end Thursday,election silence begins at midnight
BELGRADE - Thursday is the last day for the political parties to try to win the trust of voters as the election silence ahead of Sunday's snap elections will begin at midnight.
The election silence will last by the close of polls at 20:00 CET on March 16.
According to the latest opinion poll by polling agency Faktor Plus, the number of sway voters stands at 20 percent.
Amendments Ban Foreigners from Driving Cars with BG Plates Abroad
Amendments to Bulgaria's Traffic Act, passed at first reading in Parliament on Thursday, ban foreigners from permanently driving cars with Bulgarian registration plates.
If the amendments come into effect, the Bulgarian car registration will have to be terminated and the plates returned. The violators would face a fine of BGN 300.
Serbia Urged to Tighten Checks on Party Funds
Ahead of the March 16 general elections, experts say Serbia should monitor parties’ campaign finances more strictly - and the state auditor should help with the task.
Vojvodina receives award for investment effectiveness
CANNES/NOVI SAD - The president of the Vojvodina government Bojan Pajtic has received in Cannes, France, the award won by Vojvodina as Europe's highest-ranked mid-sized region in terms of investment cost-effectiveness, the press office of the provincial government said in a statement.
North Mitrovica adopts municipal charter
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - Councilors of the North Mitrovica municipality, northern Kosovo-Metohija (KiM), have adopted their municipal charter and the newly-elected mayor Goran Rakic was sworn in.
Of the total of 18 councilors present at the meeting late on Wednesday, 13 voted in favor and five voted against the document.
Bulgarian Parliament to Start Work on Media Law in June
Bulgarian Parliament will begin work on a new media law after European Elections on May 25, MP Anton Kutev revealed.
Djilas: DS wants Serbian scenario
BELGRADE - Democratic Party (DS) leader Dragan Djilas has said that the DS will never hope for the Ukrainian scenario or the North Korean one, where one hundred percent of people vote for one man, but it rather wishes a Serbian scenario.
2 Bulgarian Parties, 1 Coalition Received Funding from Unclear Sources
According to the National Audit Office, 25 political formations complied with election fundraising rules, while two parties and a coalition received funding from unclear sources.
The report includes 22 political parties, 7 coalitions, and an initiative committee.
Bulgaria's President to Meet Queen Elizabeth II
The British embassy in Sofia said that Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is to meet Queen Elizabeth in London on March 18.
During his visit to the UK, Plevneliev will be accompanied by a business delegation who will attend a business forum organized by the UK department for trade and investment.
Bulgarian Security Agency Warns Of Increased Terrorist Risk
There is an increased risk of extremist and terrorist groups in Bulgaria, concluded a report of the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
The agency has identified the “considerable risks for national security”, but did not specify them. In 2013 it has investigated nearly 100 000 dubious people and has deported from Bulgaria 128 foreigners, deemed dangerous for Bulgaria.
FIFA rejects FSS objection
BELGRADE - The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rejected the objection filed by the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) which requested that the decision be revoked according to which the Kosovo team is allowed to play friendly matches.
Vucic to meet with Kohl, German investors on Thursday
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic will on Thursday pay a one-day working visit to Germany, where he will meet with potential investors and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, said a statement from Vucic's office.
Work on South Stream Continues, Says Economy Minister
Tasks regarding the South Stream are under way at a technical level, Bulgaria's Economy Minister Dragomir Stoynev has said.
He asserted that the gas pipeline project has not come to a halt despite "political" factors that might lead to delays, Stoynev explained in an interview for the Bulgarian National Television.
Russian Armed Forces delegation pays visit to Serbia
PANCEVO - Delegations of the Serbian and Russian armed forces have discussed possibilities for holding a joint exercise of the two countries' special forces.
The delegation of the Russian Armed Forces visited the Serbian Armed Forces Special Brigade in Pancevo, near Belgrade, on Wednesday.
Moscow Allows Ukraine's Surveillance Flight to Disprove Troop Buildup
Russia's Defense Ministry has given permission for a surveillance flight by Ukraine over Russian territory near the border between the countries.
Russia has permitted the flight in order to demonstrate that any threat of military operations on the part of the Russian Armed Forces is absent, after Kiev had claimed Moscow was building up its military presence there.