UN war crimes tribunal (ICTY) chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz reiterated his position on Saturday (October 2nd) that the EU should maintain its pressure on Serbia to arrest former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic. “It is important for the
Read More »Kosovo could hold general elections in February 2011
Acting President Jakup Krasniqi will propose February 2011 as the date for holding early general elections. The announcement is expected in the
Read More »US congressmen support Macedonia’s NATO bid
Several US congressmen have sent a letter to President Barack Obama in support of Macedonia’s NATO bid, local media reported on Saturday (October 2nd). In the letter, the 19 Congress members say that the United States should encourage
Read More »Moderate in lead for Bosnia’s Muslim presidency: results
Bakir Izetbegovic, who campaigned for dialogue between Bosnia’s deeply divided ethnic groups, is in the lead for the Muslim spot in Bosnia’s tripartite presidency, partial results showed Monday. Izetbegovic, the 54-year old son of Bosnia’s wartime Muslim leader Alija Izetbegovic, won 34.24 percent
Read More »Macedonia, Kosovo ink deal on customs cooperation
Macedonia’s and Kosovo government have inked a deal on customs cooperation and mutual assistance. Head of Macedonia’s customs Vanco Kargov and his Kosovo counterpart Naim Huruglica have signed the deal on Friday.
Read More »Kosovo official dismisses reports of premier’s possible resignation
Kosovo’s deputy premier Hajredin Kuci dismissed media reports that Prime Minister Hasim Thaci may also resign days after the country’s president quit his post, RIA Novosti reported. “All such reports are just rumors,” Kuci told journalists.
Read More »Greek-Cypriots mark 50 years of independence
Athens/Nicosia – Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias called on the Turkish Cypriots to test the will of the Greek Cypriots for a Cyprus settlement as the south marked 50 years of independence on Friday. In his address to the Cypriot people on the occasion of the Republic of Cyprus anniversary, …
Read More »Turkish PM to visit Bulgaria for bilateral relations
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to begin an official visit to Bulgaria Monday to hold talks with senior Bulgarian officials on issues of common interest. During his stay in Bulgaria, the Turkish PM will hold talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov on ways of boosting bilateral relations …
Read More »New OSCE head in Tirana urges government to start election preparations
Albania – The new OSCE head in Tirana, Eugen Wollfarth, has urged the government to start preparing for next spring’s local elections. “It is necessary to start early administrative preparations in line with OSCE recommendations,” Wollfarth said on Wednesday (September 29th) after meeting with Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Wollfarth promised …
Read More »Boris Tadic to represent Serbia at enthronement ceremony in Kosovo
Serbian President Boris Tadic will attend Sunday’s (October 3rd) enthronement ceremony of Serbian Patriarch Irinej at the Patriarchy in Pec, the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Synod announced on Wednesday. The SPC warned against provocations or politicising the religious event. Bishop Irinej, of Nis, was elected as SPC head on January …
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