TimeLine Layout

November, 2011

  • 16 November

    UN Security Council heard Bosnia political situation

    Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to stagnate politically mainly because of politicians’ reluctance to compromise and engage in dialogue, as wells as their tendency to abuse the system, even as State institutions face functional and economic pressure that has undermined their efficiency, the UN Security Council heard on Tuesday. 

    Read More »
  • 16 November

    Netherlands remains against Schengen accession of Bulgaria and Romania

    The Netherlands remains strongly opposed to the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the visa-free Schengen zone at this stage, Dutch interior ministry spokesperson Alexander Vanderee told Bulgarian National Radio on November 15 2011.

    Read More »
  • 16 November

    Bulgaria hails Finland stance on Schengen expansion

    Bulgaria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, has extended accolades to Finland’s new position on the country’s Schengen accession. Mladenov said Sofia is applauding the news and voices certainty the change

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    Belgrade-Pristina dialog expected to resume this week

    The dialog between Belgrade and Pristina will be restored soon, said Serbian negotiator Borislav Stefanovic. Stefanovic expects the two sides will resume their negotiations by the end of the week. He said he was in contact with the EU mediator to approve the next three issues that would go on …

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    Belgrade invites North Kosovo mayors to talks

    Belgrade negotiator Borislav Stefanović invited municipal presidents from northern Kosovo-Metohija for talks, which will take place in Belgrade on Wednesday. The topics would be administrative crossings, regional presentation and university degrees, Stefanović said

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    Catherine Ashton will visit South Caucasus this week

    Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, will visit South Caucasus this week to reaffirm the strong commitment of the European Union to the region. She will start her visit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday, then continue to Georgia on Wednesday and Armenia on Thursday.

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    Presidential election in Moldova was canceled

    Presidential elections in Moldova have been canceled after the parties failed to agree on possible candidates, raising the possibility of early parliamentary polls in the former Soviet republic. The elections, scheduled for November 18, were called off after the date for candidate registration

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    EU-Georgia negotiations on association agreement close to final stage

    EU High Commissioner for External Affairs and Security Catherine Ashton’s visit to the country is begining of new relations between

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    New Greek PM will meet EU leaders

    Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos will meet with European Commission officials in Brussels next week, during his first trip since taking office as head of a unity government, his office said Tuesday.

    Read More »
  • 15 November

    Bulgaria and Azerbaijan sign Social Memorandum

    A Memorandum of Cooperation reflecting common ground was signed between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria in Baku on Monday and opens up great prospects for both countries, Azerbaijani Labour and Social Protection Minister Fizuli Alekperov

    Read More »