Government of Serbia

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.

"Serbia's experience can be valuable contribution"

VIENNA -- During its chairmanship of the OSCE in 2015, Serbia's experience and position can be very important in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, says Sebastian Kurz.

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said Tuesday that the major change in state functioning is the greatest achievement of the government in 2014.

For the first time in Serbia, state finances and budget are being managed in a different way, without incurring debts to preserve social peace and stay in power, Nikolic said in an interview to Tanjug.

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic sent a telegram of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo over the tragic plane crash, the Serbian government Office for cooperation with the media released.

FM talks about "strategic goals" for 2015

BELGRADE -- The Serbian foreign policy's main strategic goal in 2015 is progress in EU integration while building good relations with countries that are not members.

This is what Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told reporters on Monday during his regular news conference.

BELGRADE - Boris Tadic, president of the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS), has said that he will not enter the Serbian government, and that he has not discussed this possibility with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.

Tadic leveled criticism at Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic for hindering the government by his attempts to halt the EU integration process.

Tadic says president wants to "halt EU integration"

BELGRADE -- Boris Tadic has said that he will not join the Serbian government, and that he has not discussed this possibility with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.

Tadic has served as Serbian president in the past, and now heads the opposition SDS party.

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic met with South Korea's new ambassador to Belgrade Lee Do-hoon on Friday to discuss improvement of political dialogue and boosting cooperation between the two countries in all areas.

Serbia to get EUR 72 million in EU grants

BELGRADE -- In 2015, Serbia will receive EUR 72mn in EU grants for flood recovery, as well as EUR 115 million for projects in various sectors, Jadranka Joksimovic says.

FM confirms Serbian cabinet will be reshuffled

BELGRADE -- Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has said that there will be changes in the Serbian government by the end of January, "that is, the beginning of February."

"There will be a reshuffle, because (PM Aleksandar) Vucic likes it that way," he told the Belgrade-based Pink broadcaster.