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Romania's Ciamba, Montenegro's Pejovic discuss latest developments in Montenegro's accession talks with EU

The latest developments in the accession talks of Montenegro with the European Union were analysed on Thursday by State Secretary for European Affairs with Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) George Ciamba and Montenegro's chief-negotiator for EU Aleksandar Pejovic at a meeting on Thursday in Bucharest.

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Danielsson: Focus on continuation of judiciary reform

BELGRADE - Serbia is expected to pay attention to the continuation of reforms in the judiciary, public administration and protection of fundamental human and minority rights and freedoms, Director General of the European Commission Directorate General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Christian Danielsson said on Thursday.

Power Dams Pose Threat to Rare Balkan Salmon

The future of a large freshwater fish known as the Mladica - in English as the Huchen, or Danube Salmon - is threatened by planned hydroelectric power plants on Balkan rivers, a green NGO has warned.

The Austrian-based environmental NGO Riverwatch raised the alarm about the biggest trout species in the world at a press conference in Slovenian capital Ljubljana on Thursday.

Greece among top destinations for Easter, according to Trivago

According to data released by Trivago, the popular search engine focusing on hotels, Greece is among the most popular destinations worldwide for an Easter getaway.

Specifically, Trivago said Greece is the top choice of Italians, whose interest in their neighboring country is significantly higher this year.

Europe eyes energy from Balkans

Europe eyes energy from Balkans

The Western Balkans may provide a remedy to energy-starved Europe by exporting power across the Adriatic.

Hydropower plants, such as this one in Vrutok, Macedonia, are a way for Balkan states to secure energy independence. [Tomislav Georgiev/SETimes]

Cabinet Approves Head of State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad

The Bulgarian government approved Boris Vangelov as chairperson of the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad.

This emerged after the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the government's press service reports.

Vangelov holds Master's degrees in History and Geography and Law from the Veliko Tarnovo University St. Cyril and St. Methodius.

Serbia mounts diplomacy drive

Serbia mounts diplomacy drive

Boosting bilateral relations with Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia is a priority for Serbia.

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic (left) meets with his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski (right) on February 16th ahead of a joint summit in Skopje. [AFP]

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