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Serbia pledges to implement Brussels agreement

Ivica Dačić says his government was using dialogue “to solve all problems in Kosovo,” and that it was committed to the implementation of the Brussels agreement. “The goal is to reach solutions that will ensure the survival of the Serbs who live in Kosovo and their economic security,” the prime …

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Bulgaria and EU should have the same position on Syria, says Bulgarian President

It is very important for Bulgaria and Europe to have a common position on Syria,” said Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, speaking at the opening of the XI International Conference Security in Southeast Europe – In Search Of Smart Solutions held in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia.

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Serbia’s foreign policy goal is EU accession, says Parliament Speaker

Serbian Parliament Speaker Nebojsa Stefanović has said in the talks with OSCE ambassadors that EU accession is Serbia’s fundamental foreign policy goal. According to a release, Stefanović notified the ambassadors about the priorities of the reshuffled government and its aims, and the judiciary activities of the parliament.

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Cyprus says it will not involve in US strike on Syria

Cyprus said on Monday it would have no involvement of any kind in a potential U.S.-led strike on Syria, which lies about 100 km to its east. It would, however, be ready to offer assistance to third-country nationals evacuated from the Middle East, Cypriot government spokesman

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Croatian president calls for mutual solution on Macedonian name issue

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic, after meeting his Macedonian counterpart Gjorge Ivanov in Skopje on Wednesday, encouraged both Macedonia and Greece to find mutual solution on the name issue. “The mechanisms in Europe work on consensus. A mutual solution has to be found and we will support whatever Greece

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Serbian President asks Egypt to reconsider its decision to recognize Kosovo

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić received on Thursday the credentials of newly appointed Egyptian Ambassador to Belgrade Menha Mahrous Bakhoum. He used the opportunity to urge the Egypt’s interim government to reconsider the country’s decision to recognize Kosovo.

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Serbia and Bosnia sign agreement on extradition

Serbian Justice Minister Nikola Selaković and his Bosnian counterpart Barisa Čolak on Thursday in Belgrade signed an agreement on extradition. It concerns the two countries’ citizens charged with and convicted for criminal acts of organized crime, corruption, money laundry and other grave crimes.

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Bulgaria is prepared for possible wave of Syrian refugees, says PM

“There is nothing dramatic – there is enhanced migration flow, there are risks for realisation of such a wave of immigrants,” said Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski, speaking at parliament during the brief parliamentary control sitting held on the first day of the work of the Bulgarian National Assembly after …

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