Balkans

Serbian official says the country is ready for accession talks with EU

Serbian government’s EU Integration Office head Milica Delević says that from the administrative and technical aspect Serbia is ready to start accession talks with the EU. She said Serbia has a foundation and an established mechanism for negotiating teams for the dialogue with the EU.

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Greek finance minister resigned

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos has announced that he resigns. The reason for his resignation is that he plans to become chairman of the socialist party PASOK. PASOK chairperson will be elected on Sunday, 18 March. Evangelos Venizelos is the only candidate for the post, which will practically guarantee his …

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Croatian President criticises ICTY for early release of war criminals

Croatian President Josipovic, speaking at a round table discussion concerning the prosecution of war crimes, expressed his dismay: “The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, and the domestic courts, release those convicted before they serve their full sentence. I do not think that is good.”

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EP to vote resolution on Macedonia

The European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday is to vote on the resolution on Macedonia during its parliamentary sitting in Strasbourg. The resolution is worked out by rapporteur Richard Howitt. With the resolution the EP is expected to call for the Council of the EU to soon confirm the date for …

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