After a lengthy inquiry, investigators commissioned by the European Union are expected to conclude that Georgia triggered last year’s war with Russia by attacking separatists in South Ossetia, rejecting Tbilisi’s explanation that the attack was defensive, according to an official familiar with the commission’s work. But the official said the …

The World Congress of the Nations of Georgia, which was registered in Austria in 2009, opened its branch in Tbilisi. The branch was registered in accordance with Article 30 of the Georgian Civil Code and entered in the register on Sept. 24. Headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria. Russian branch …

Conclusion of the international commission on investigation of reasons the war in Georgia, led by Heidi Tagliavini, will be known on Sept. 30, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister, David Jalaganiya, said at a traditional Monday briefing on Sept. 28. He said the text of the conclusion will be simultaneously submitted to …

After the talks completed between Azerbaijan and Romania on Sept. 28, the ceremony of signing documents took place, with the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Romanian counterpart Traian Besesku. The Joint Declaration on the establishment of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Romania was signed by the Presidents …

The Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov will confer high state orders and honorary sign of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Presidency press office informed. Parvanov will confer the Order of the Balkan Range, First Class on Professor Alexander Dzherov for his big contribution to the development of political and …

An international conference on climate change will be held in Sofia, set to start on September 28, and it will be inaugurated by Deputy Environment Minister, Ivelina Vassileva, the Bulgarian National Radio, the BNR has reported on September 28 2009. More than 30 countries have been invited and will participate …

European Union member states are expected to give a green light in December to visa-free travel for Serbia as it has made “relatively satisfying” progress, Justice Commissioner Jacques Barrot said Monday. “An expert mission will come to Belgrade in mid-October” to assess if Serbia met all the requirements and “if …

Turkey, Romania and many countries are interested in South Stream gas pipeline project. This was announced by Chairman of the Board of Gazprom Alexei Miler. Originally it was envisaged the pipeline to reach Bulgaria and Italy from Russia, but subsequently other Balkan countries shown their interest in the projects as …

Vice-President of the European Commission and EU Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security Jacques Barrot, arrives in Belgrade today for talks with Serbian leaders for the abolition of visas for Serbian citizens to travel within the Schengen area, media reported. Barrot will meet with President Boris Tadic, Mirko Cvetkovic, First …

Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu yesterday assessed after returning from New York as “irrational” the protest note of Belgrade because of the participation of the Kosovo delegation at the session of the UN General Assembly. Sejdiu said that Kosovo delegation has responded to the protest of Serbia with a large number …