Archive for the ‘Serbia’ Category
EP adopts resolution on Kosovo
Friday, January 17, 2014 Comments Off on EP adopts resolution on KosovoThe European Parliament (EP) passed on Thursday a resolution on Kosovo welcoming the European Council decision to open SAA negotiations.
EP votes resolution on Serbia
Thursday, January 16, 2014 Comments Off on EP votes resolution on SerbiaThe European Parliament (EP) adopted on Thursday a report from rapporteur Jelko Kacin on Serbia’s progress in EU integration. The non-binding resolution supports the start of Serbia’s EU membership talks, sees
Albanian PM to visit Serbia in February
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Albanian PM to visit Serbia in FebruaryAlbanian Prime Minister of Edi Rama will visit Belgrade, most likely in February, as part of his regional tour, said Serbian Foreign Minister Ivan Mrkić.
Serbia to start EU integration talks on January 21
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Serbia to start EU integration talks on January 21The first intergovernmental conference between Serbia and the EU, which will mark the formal start of the accession talks, will be held in Brussels on Jan. 21.
Kosovo dialogue to continue on January 28
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Comments Off on Kosovo dialogue to continue on January 28Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said on Monday that talks between Belgrade and Pristina will continue on January 28. “We agreed with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to
EULEX mission in Kosovo expected to be granted new manadate in June
Friday, January 10, 2014 Comments Off on EULEX mission in Kosovo expected to be granted new manadate in JuneThe EULEX mission in Kosovo will be granted a new mandate in June and will continue investigating war crimes and organized crime.
Serbian PM meets EP Rapporteur
Friday, January 10, 2014 Comments Off on Serbian PM meets EP RapporteurSerbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic met with European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur for Serbia Jelko Kacin in Belgrade on Friday.
Serbia, Croatia exchange demands on lawsuits
Friday, January 10, 2014 Comments Off on Serbia, Croatia exchange demands on lawsuitsSerbia wants the mutual withdrawal of the two genocide lawsuits filed by Zagreb and Belgrade at the International Court of Justice, but it will not act unilaterally, Marko Djuric, an adviser to Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
Greece pledges full support for Serbia’s and Western Balkans EU integration
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Comments Off on Greece pledges full support for Serbia’s and Western Balkans EU integrationGreek Ambassador to Belgrade Constantine Economides said on Wednesday that the EU-Serbia intergovernmental conference scheduled for Jan. 21 will be a historic moment both for Serbia and the Western Balkans.
Serbia, Macedonia interested to have joint embassies abroad
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Comments Off on Serbia, Macedonia interested to have joint embassies abroadMacedonia and Serbia are about to sign an agreement on using common diplomatic missions abroad. Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, who has said that the move was a Serbian initiative, while the decision “a result of common thinking”.
Goran Hadzic seeks acquittal
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Comments Off on Goran Hadzic seeks acquittalDefence lawyers for wartime Croatian Serb political leader Goran Hadzic argued this week that the charges against their client should be dismissed because the prosecution had failed to prove its case.
Serbian FM says the country will not join NATO
Thursday, December 19, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian FM says the country will not join NATOSerbian Foreign Minister Ivan Mrkic said in Belgrade on Wednesday that Serbia will not join NATO but it will be a reliable and responsible partner.
Serbia Accession Talks set for January
Thursday, December 19, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia Accession Talks set for JanuaryThe EU has set January 21 as the starting date for membership talks with Serbia.
Ashton to submit report on Serbia
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Comments Off on Ashton to submit report on SerbiaEU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will today officially present to the Council of Ministers her report on Serbia’s implementation of the Brussels agreement.
Serbia, RS to govt’s to hold joint session
Monday, December 16, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia, RS to govt’s to hold joint sessionThe governments of Serbia and the Serb entity in Bosnia, the Serb Republic (RS), will on Monday hold their fifth joint session in Banja Luka, RS.
Serbian, Montenegrin PMs discuss bilateral relations
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian, Montenegrin PMs discuss bilateral relationsSerbian and Montenegrin Prime Ministers met on Tuesday in Belgrade. The two officials said that relations between the two countries are constantly improving.
Serbian PM visits Bulgaria
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian PM visits BulgariaSerbia’s Prime Minister Ivica Dacic will pay an official visit to Sofia on Wednesday. He is set to have a meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Plamen Oresharski.
Montenegrin PM to visit Serbia
Monday, December 9, 2013 Comments Off on Montenegrin PM to visit SerbiaMontenegrin Prime Minister Milo Đukanović will be on Monday on his first official visit to Serbia since 2003. He will be received by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić, Prime Minister Dačić, and
Moldova says it will not recognize Kosovo
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Comments Off on Moldova says it will not recognize KosovoMoldovan Defense Minister Vitalie Marinuta said on Wednesday in Belgrade that his country will not recognize the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo.
EC to start accession talks with Serbia in January at the latest
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Comments Off on EC to start accession talks with Serbia in January at the latestEU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule says the EC is already prepared for accession talks with Serbia, adding that they would start in January at the latest.
Bulgaria supports Kosovo on EU integration
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Comments Off on Bulgaria supports Kosovo on EU integrationBulgaria’s government has once again expressed its support for Kosovo’s efforts to join a number of international organizations, including the EU and UN.
KFOR troops will not be reduced
Friday, November 29, 2013 Comments Off on KFOR troops will not be reducedNATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Philip Breedlove says KFOR at this point did not plan to reduce the number of its troops from Kosovo. NATO is committed to supporting the agreement between Belgrade
Serbia, Bosnia seek improvement of military cooperation
Friday, November 22, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia, Bosnia seek improvement of military cooperationSerbian Defense Minister Nebojsa Rodić and his Bosnian counterpart Zekerijah Osmić say there is “room for improvement of military-economic cooperation.”
Serbia to start construction on South Stream
Friday, November 22, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia to start construction on South StreamThe start of the South Stream pipeline section through Serbia, one of the largest investments in the country in several decades, will formally begin on Sunday. The start of the work will be marked by welding the first two pipes in Šajkaš, northern Serbia, but the work on the ground will begin in February next […]
18th anniversary since Bosnian peace deal
Thursday, November 21, 2013 Comments Off on 18th anniversary since Bosnian peace dealToday marks the 18th anniversary of the initialing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina, at a U.S. Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio. The deal ended three and a half years of war in that republic of the former Yugoslavia.
Belgrade pledges to continue dialogue with Pristina on all levels
Thursday, November 21, 2013 Comments Off on Belgrade pledges to continue dialogue with Pristina on all levelsSerbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić on Tuesday in New York urged Priština and international factors “to secure conditions for holding the second round of local elections.” This should be done in Serb municipalities in northern Kosovo “in order to avoid the brutal breach of election procedure registered on November 3,” the Serbian prime minister told […]
US backs Serbia on EU integration
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Comments Off on US backs Serbia on EU integrationSerbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić has said the U.S. supports Serbia’s efforts to get the date of the first intergovernmental conference with the EU as soon as possible. The prime minister on Monday in New York met with the U.S. permanent representative to the UN, Samantha Power, and said afterwards
Serbian PM in two-day visit to US
Monday, November 18, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian PM in two-day visit to USThe latest report of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the situation in Kosovo and the situation on the ground will be presented during the session, that will be held on Tuesday in New York.
UNSC to hold session on Kosovo on Tuesday
Monday, November 18, 2013 Comments Off on UNSC to hold session on Kosovo on TuesdayThe UN Security Council will hold a session in New York on Tuesday when Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will present his latest report on the situation in Kosovo. The report of the UN security general sums up the situation in the period from July 16 to October 15 and points to the success of the […]
Serbian PM says EULEX should stay in Kosovo
Friday, November 15, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian PM says EULEX should stay in KosovoEULEX, KFOR and UNMIK should stay in Kosovo “as long as possible so as to ensure peace and security for all citizens, primarily Serbs,” says Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Ivica Dačić. The prime minister told reporters that he also said that to EULEX chief Bernd Borchardt earlier in the day on Thursday, stressing that the […]
Serbia and Croatia ICJ trial to start in 2014
Thursday, November 14, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia and Croatia ICJ trial to start in 2014The trial before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Croatia’s charges and Serbia’s counter charges of genocide is set to start on March 3, 2014. All the witnesses will take to the stand over the next month and the two sides will also present their
Serbia won’t join NATO, says Deputy PM
Thursday, November 14, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia won’t join NATO, says Deputy PMSerbia will not join NATO, but the country will also stay out of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which is under the umbrella of Moscow. This is because Serbia’s goal is to be a militarily neutral country, Vučić reportedly said.
Serbian PM meets Russian defense minister
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian PM meets Russian defense ministerSerbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić will on Tuesday in Belgrade meet with Defense Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu. On Wednesday, Shoigu and his Serbian counterpart Nebojša Rodić will sign
Serbia, Bosnia sign deal on security
Friday, November 8, 2013 Comments Off on Serbia, Bosnia sign deal on securityThe Serbian government and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia-Herzegovina signed in Belgrade on Thursday a security agreement. The deal will allow for “an even better cooperation between the two countries in the battle against crime and in raising the level of their economic cooperation,” it was announced.
Serbian President meets CoE President
Friday, November 8, 2013 Comments Off on Serbian President meets CoE PresidentSerbian President Tomislav Nikolić met on Thursday in Belgrade with Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE) Thorbjorn Jagland. Nikolić said during the meeting that “Serbia is making moves in the right direction” and that he “sees no reason why it should continue to be under any form of monitoring.”