Nikola Selakovic

The extension of detention for Oliver Ivanovic - who has embarked on a hunger strike - is "scandalous," Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic said on Friday.

The Serbian government believes that the new law will not only boost the fight against crime and corruption, but also ensure that people regularly report their income and pay taxes.

However, watchdog organisation Transparency Serbia warned that the outcome might not meet these expectations.

A new law offering stronger protection to those who reveal abuses and corruption goes into effect in Serbia this week.

So far whistleblowers have had only administrative protection from the Anti-corruption Agency, but now they are entitled to court protection if they seek re-employment having been dismissed for reporting corruption, for example.

Following reports that no one had applied for newly vacant post in the justice system in the north of Kosovo, around 80 candidates have now applied for positions, including some previously employed in the Serbian-financed and operated so-called "parallel" court system.

Hague Tribunal Appeals Chamber’s order to deliver Vojislav Seselj back to the detention unit has officially arrived to the Serbian Justice Ministry.

According to Tanjug, Serbian Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic informed Chief Hague Prosecutor Serge Brammertz of this during their meeting in Belgrade on Tuesday.

"Chapters to be opened in 2015 if agreement is implemented"

BELGRADE -- Johannes Hahn expressed confidence on Thursday that Serbia will this year open negotiation chapters if it continues to implement what has been agreed upon.

BRUSSELS - The ministry will step up the cooperation with relevant EU services so as to speed up preparations for opening negotiation chapters, Serbia's Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic said on Thursday during his visit to Brussels.

"We will strengthen the cooperation and upgrade it," Selakovic said after meeting EU Commissioner for Justice Vera Jourova.

BELGRADE - Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic said on Thursday in relation to Wednesday's incident in Belgrade that the inflammatory words between Croatia and Serbia would bring no good to anyone.

Patience advised as deadline for Mi-17 crash report expires

BELGRADE -- Defense and justice ministers Bratislav Gasic and Nikola Selakovic on Monday appealed for "patience" when it comes to the Mi-17 crash investigation.

"Albanians deserve better than circus politics"

BELGRADE -- Marko Djuric has commented on announcements of "national unification of Albanians" to say that they "deserve more responsible politics."