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Stefano Sannino, deputy director-general of the EU’s Directorate General for Enlargement, said Monday (February 14th) he expects the government to remain committed to the EU integration process and
Read More »EULEX deputy head Andy Sparks suggests new strategy to reintegrate northern Kosovo
EULEX deputy head Andy Sparks is working to present a new strategy to reintegrate the north, Klan Kosova reported on Monday (February 14th). According to the media, Sparks spent the weekend in
Read More »Greek FM Demetris Droutsas visits Cyprus
Greek FM Demetris Droutsas and President Demetris Christofias yesterday discussed the two sides’ coordinated action regarding developments in the Cyprus problem. After a two-hour working dinner with Christofias last night, Droutsas said that cooperation between Greece and Cyprus is “constant and very close”. He added
Read More »Serbia: Opposition Challenges Government As Economic Crisis Takes its Toll
By IsaIntel A rally organized by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) on 5 February in the Serbian capital Belgrade showed that the party is the single strongest party in the country, but also that it has no idea how to resolve the urgent political and economic problems. Carried on by …
Read More »Turkey delays EU reforms as accession is not certain
With key European Union states showing no sign of relenting in their opposition to Turkey’s accession, the government has postponed dozens of laws required to be passed to achieve harmonization with the 27-nation bloc’s standards until after the June elections, and even beyond.
Read More »Kosovo Democratic Party to offer post of president to Behgjet Pacolli
Democratic Party of Kosovo has decided to offer the post of president of Kosovo to Behgjet Pacolli. He is the leader of the New Kosovo Alliance. This should allow a new government to be formed in Priština, in the wake of the December elections.
Read More »Greek FM says the country is working to facilitate one-day visas for Turkish tourists
Greek Foreign Minister Demetris Droutsas on Monday said his ministry was working on a plan that would allow for the issuance one-day visas for Turkish tourists. “I believe there is a significant increase in the number of Turks visiting Greece. And we are trying to work the issue out on …
Read More »EC endorses reports on Bulgaria’s Schengen readiness
The European Council’s (EC) Schengen evaluation group has endorsed Bulgaria’s report on its preparedness for the Schengen Information System (SIS). The experts also approved the technical report concerning the control of its border with Turkey, but at the same time underscored the need for further efforts to meet the criteria.
Read More »Hillary Clinton and George Papandreou discuss about Greek economy and Egypt
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday (February 13th) to discuss the situation in Egypt and the state of the Greek economy. Papandreou said his country is willing to
Read More »ICO will not interfere in forming Kosovo government
The International Civilian Office (ICO) will not interfere in the issues of forming the government, head of office Pieter Feith, was quoted as saying by local media on Sunday (February 13th). Feith told
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