Balkans

Albanian opposition returns to parliament

The opposition Socialist Party (SP) announced on Wednesday (February 24th) that its members are returning to parliament Thursday after nearly six months of boycott. “This is a step we take to show that we don’t aim to prevent reforms, and give the majority a chance to resolve the political crisis,” …

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Serbia Rejects Strategy for North Kosovo

The Serbian government and its Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija have rejected the so-called strategy for north Kosovo, claiming it is invalid. The strategy was introduced in mid-January by the International Civilian Office, ICO, in Pristina, and the Kosovo government, and it drew strong opposition from Kosovo Serbs.

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Bulgarian PM, Romanian counterpart to visit Danube Bridge II construction site

At the invitation of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov his Romanian counterpart Emil Boc arrives on an official visit to Bulgaria, the government’s press service announced. The two prime ministers are to visit the construction site Danube Bridge II at the city of Vidin on Friday.

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French FM to visit Belgrade on Monday

France’s Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner will visit Belgrade on Monday and meet with Serbia’s top officials. Kouchner and his hosts will discuss the Serbia’s European integration, Kosovo issues and a strategic partnership between the two countries. One of the topics during the discussions will be a possible visit to Serbia …

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