Rebuffing comments from a former US ambassador, the US Embassy in Sarajevo reiterated Washington’s support for a united Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Our position … remains unchanged. The US fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of BiH,” the embassy said. The Office of the High Representative issued a similar statement, …
Read More »Kosovo government falls in no-confidence vote
Kosovo’s parliament backed a no-confidence motion Tuesday, bringing down the government that led the country to independence from Serbia in 2008 and triggering early elections within 45 days. The landlocked Balkan country’s political turmoil in recent weeks follows the resignation of the president and collapse of a government coalition led …
Read More »More bombs sent to embassies in Greece
Following attempts to send bombs to foreign embassies yesterday, more have been targeted in Greece. This morning, a device exploded at the Swiss embassy in Athens. It had been
Read More »Putin to visit Bulgaria on November 13
Russian PM Vladimir Putin is coming to Bulgaria November 13 to discuss strategic matters with counterpart Boyko Borisov, announced the Bulgarian PM Tuesday.
Read More »EULEX chief: EULEX will not take northern Kosovo by force
EULEX head Xavier Bout de Marnhac has said that the EU mission in Kosovo does not plan to take control over northern Kosovo by force. He however reiterated that the rule of law and more visible presence of international institutions has to be established in the predominantly Serb area.
Read More »Slovenian premier visits Serbia
Slovenian PM Borut Pahor will today arrive here for a one-day visit, and a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetković. Pahor is also due to meet with President Boris Tadić and Parliament Speaker Slavica Đukić-Dejanović.
Read More »Greek police investigates the bomb attacks
Greek police have called on the public to help them in their investigation following the interception of a booby trapped parcel addressed to the French President Nicolas Sarkozy. It was one of four devices discovered in Athens – two of which police made safe after carrying out controlled explosions. The …
Read More »Kosovo government to face no-confidence vote
Parliament will vote on a no-confidence motion Tuesday (November 2nd) submitted by the opposition New Kosovo Alliance against the government. The required signatures of 40 lawmakers was reached, apparently with the support of some members of the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). The party itself announced on Sunday that …
Read More »EU envoy in Macedonia expects criticism in upcoming EC report
EU representative in Macedonia Erwan Fouere said on Sunday (October 31st) that the European Commission’s (EC) report on Macedonia, due in November, will praise progress made in the country’s EU integration process but will also point to some shortcomings, since more reforms are needed. As for the meeting between Greek …
Read More »Spanish Ambassador to Serbia: Spain’s policy towards the Balkans is stable
Spanish Ambassador to Serbia Inigo de Palacio Espana has stated that Spain’s policy towards the Balkans is stable. No substantial changes can be anticipated following the recent restructuring of the Spanish government, he said. Spain’s policy continues to bear in mind the need to have a common approach to the …
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