In a Wednesday, 19 January, vote, members of the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg voted in favor of ratifying Serbia’s Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) between Serbia and the European Union. Voting in favor were 612 MEPs, with 38 voting against. The SAA is the first step for Western Balkan …
Read More »Croatian Embassy in Berlin Sent Hand Grenade Parcel ahead of President’s Visit
A parcel containing a hand grenade and a letter warning against further reconciliation with Serbia was sent to the Croatian Embassy in Berlin on Monday, 17 January, ahead of Croatian President Ivo Josipovic’s visit to Germany, which began today, 19 January. According to Croatian media reports, Josipovic said ‘such threats …
Read More »Serbia’s SAA ratification was approved
Members of the European Parliament today in Strasbourg voted in favor of approving the ratification of the SAA signed between Serbia and the EU. The vote ended with 612 votes in favor and 38 against.
Read More »Macedonian PM wants a name solution to be found
“Macedonia wants a name solution to be found. Despite the consequences of the global economic crisis, this is the second biggest problem we are facing. The issue is not new; it is almost dates backs to the early days of our independence. Former, governments, premiers, presidents and ministers of foreign …
Read More »Armenia hopes to develop relations with EU based on Greece’s support
During a state dinner in Athens, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that his visit symbolizes development of cooperation between two countries. “Relations between Armenia and Greece went up to a new level since Armenia
Read More »Marty says he did not claim that Thaci himself was directly involved in organ trafficking
Council of Europe rapporteur Dick Marty, who alleged in a recent report that Kosovo officials were involved in organ trafficking, says he did not claim that Prime Minister Thaci himself was directly involved. Marty said that ‘if you read my report carefully, I don’t say that Mr. Thaci is implicated …
Read More »Greece favours debt repayment extension
Greek Deputy Prime Minister Theodore Pangalos said on Monday (January 17th) the government favours possibly extending the repayment period for the country’s outstanding debt, beyond its EU/IMF bailout loans. “Debt repayment extension may refer not only to
Read More »War crimes suspect arrested in Montenegro
Montenegrin police have arrested a former member of the paramilitary group The Jackals on suspicion of 1999 war crimes against Kosovo civilians, the Serbian war crimes prosecutor’s office announced on Monday (January 17th). Ranko Momic was detained on Saturday based on an arrest warrant issued by Belgrade. He is in …
Read More »Macedonian PM does not exlcude government reshuffle
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski says there are no immediate plans for a government reshuffle, but doesn’t rule one out in the future. Two days ago he said: “Such an option could be considered only to
Read More »BiH parliamentary parties to meet again in 15 days
The leaders of 12 parties represented in the BiH state-level parliament decided on Monday (January 17th) to meet again in 15 days, the parliament’s interim Chairman Adnan Basic said. He confirmed a meeting held earlier in the day ended with no breakthroughs. Within the next two weeks, the parties are …
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