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New German, Russian, US Ambassadors to Serbia

In a major change of the diplomatic guard, new ambassadors from three very important countries are settling into Belgrade this week.Carrying flags and flowers, about a hundred people gathered in front of the Russian embassy in Belgrade on Monday to say farewell to the outgoing ambassador, Aleksandr Konuzin, who thanked …

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Romania Still Under EU Scrutiny After Ponta Visit

Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s visit to Brussels has not entirely eased EU concerns about Romania’s respect for the rule of lawPrime Minister Victor Ponta on Tuesday claimed that Romanian-EU relations, strained by the bitter political infighting between the government and the President, were back on track. They “have become normal,” …

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Turkish TV Inspires Croats to Rebuild Old Bridge

A Turkish soap opera has inspired locals in the Croatian city of Osijek to mull rebuilding the wooden Ottoman-era bridge that once spanned the river Drava.Following the popularity in Croatia of the TV series “Suleiman The Magnificent”, the Society of Turkish-Croatian Friends in the eastern Croatian city is promoting the …

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