Balkans

Bosnian Court decided to release war crims suspect Dusko Tadic

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has decided to release Dusko Tadic, who has been charged over the killing of civilians in the east of the country in 1992, but has imposed limitations on his movements. The court’s decision prohibits Tadic from leaving his place of residence. It imposes a …

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EU reiterates support for Greece

The European Union (EU) Tuesday reiterated its position that it wants debt-ridden Greece to remain inside the 17-member Eurozone following an interview by an EU Commissioner who said that a Greek Euro-exit “will not destroy the Eurozone.” “We want Greece to remain a member of euro area. We are fully …

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Merkel says Greece must honour undertakings

Eurozone power couple France and Germany urged Greek leaders on Monday to “live up to their responsibilities” by voting in favour of an unpopular austerity package designed to slash its deficit. Speaking at a joint news conference after talks in Paris, President Nicolas Sarkozy and

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Samuel Žbogar will be European Union Special Representative in Kosovo

Former Slovenian foreign minister Samuel Žbogar will assume the office of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo on Monday. His tenure will last until mid 2013, with the possibility of extension. At the same time, Žbogar will head the EU office in Priština. He will hold this position …

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Hillary Clinton discuss energy and military issues with Bulgarian PM

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday paid a short visit to Bulgaria and discussed energy issues and military cooperation with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. At a joint press conference with Borissov, Clinton said she had a very productive meeting with the prime minister.

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