Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has welcomed the results of Sunday’s Croatian referendum in which approximately 66% of the voters supported the country’s EU membership. “This positive outcome of the referendum is a result of the
Read More »Serbian President hopeful on Pristina regional representation
Serbian President Boris Tadic has said that a solution to the issue of Pristina’s representation in regional forums “could be found within 24 hours” Tadic told reporters on Monday that a speedy solution would be possible “if U.S. diplomat Philip Reeker’s
Read More »EULEX asks Russia to help on Kosovo organ trafficking investigation
An EU prosecutor has asked Russia to assist two of its citizens to appear as witnesses in Kosovo’s Medicus case, as they are believed to be victims of organ harvesting. Nick Hawton, a spokesperson for the EU rule of law mission in Kosovo, EULEX, said on Tuesday that the EU …
Read More »Croatia holds referendum on EU Membership today
Croatians head to the polls today to vote in a referendum on their bid for European Union membership. Voters will be asked simply whether or not they support Croatia’s EU membership bid.
Read More »Croatian President sees EU as a great opportunity
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic urged voters on Friday not to miss a “great opportunity” and back their country’s entry into the European Union in a nationwide referendum on the issue this weekend. “Sunday is a big and important day. Our citizens have an opportunity to say
Read More »Serbian IM says a political agreement is needed on Kosovo
Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić met Thursday with Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Rapporteur Bjorn von Sydow. Dačić stressed that when it came to the situation in Kosovo, reaching a political agreement and finding a solution to the problem were necessary as soon as …
Read More »EU starts visa dialogue with Kosovo
The European Commission on Thursday launched its visa liberalisation dialogue with Kosovo, a long-awaited decision hailed by Pristina. The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmstrom, said in Pristina on Thursday that the EU had set the
Read More »Croatian FM says EU will provide country stability
In the run up to a crucial referendum on Croatia’s EU membership bid, Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic tells lawmakers that joining the bloc will ensure the country’s stability. Pusic said in parliament on Thursday that stability was the most important argument in favour of Croatia’s EU entry.
Read More »IMF discuss new loans with Greece
The IMF has given approval for discussions on new rescue loans to Greece, the Greek finance minister said today. The International Monetary Fund has given approval for discussions on new rescue loans to Greece, the Greek finance minister said today as the country held crucial debt-cutting talks.
Read More »New President of Bulgaria was sworn in
Rossen Plevneliev was sworn in as the president of Bulgaria on Thursday. Plevneliev, who is the country’s fourth democratically elected president, took the
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