Monthly Archives: March 2012

EP calls on EU states to review restrictions for Bulgaria and Romania

On March 29, The European Parliament adopted a resolution that calls on EU countries that restrict the access of Romanian and Bulgarian citizens to their labour markets, to review their decisions. The call was part of a resolution urging on EU states to do more for its citizens on basic …

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NATO will not discuss Macedonia issue in Chicago

Croatian Defense Minister Ante Kontromanovic said Macedonia will not be on the agenda of NATO Summit in Chicago. According to Kontromanovic the decision of the Alliance in Bucharest is difficult to change, but must be sent a clear and unambiguous message. “Croatia gives strong support for sending this message. We …

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EU mediator for Belgrade-Pristina dialogue calls on the two sides to be responsible

Robert Cooper, the EU mediator in the Belgrade dialogue with Pristina commented the recent arrests in Kosovo by urging Belgrade and Pristina to act responsibly. He said that political problems must be solved through dialogue and not through arrests. “The European Union expects from both sides to fulfill the commitments they …

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Georgia sees progress in Geneva conference

Georgian deputy foreign minister Sergi Kapanadze said that Russia took a more open position in talks held in Geneva over discussions on obligations not to use military force. The last round of the International Conference on the Georgian issue held by the UN, EU and OSCE took place in Geneva …

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Greece could need a 3rd bailout package

Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos declared on Friday that Greece could need a 3rd bailout package. This might happen if the austerity measures will not stabilize the economy and restore market confidence. “Greece will do everything possible to make a third adjustment program unnecessary. It cannot be excluded that some …

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A new political party in Albania wants unification with Kosovo

A new political party in Albania wants unification with Kosovo. The party was registered in Tirana recently and is called Red-Black Movement. The movement is expected to pass a strategy for unification of Albania and Kosovo in May. The party criticises Tirana’s policy towards Kosovo, saying that Prime Minister Sali …

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Moldova to organise a NATO week in Chisinau for the first time

For the first time Moldova is to organise a NATO week that will start on April 2. Foreign volunteers, representatives of the Moldovan authorities and members of the US embassy will attend the event. The event will present a photo exposition and discussion in the frames of the initiative are …

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