July, 2009

• 31 July

  Srebrenica: New Mass Graves Suspected

  There are indications that at least two new mass graves are located in the grounds of the former UN peacekeepers’ base in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica, local media reported on Friday. The information about the possible mass graves was revealed at the time of the 14th commemoration of the …

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• 31 July

  Bulgarian PM Shy on Presidency Calls

  Addressing growing calls for a presidential republic, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov refused to say whether this would prompt him to seek the job, the Novinite news agency reports. Borisov was non-committal in addressing an ongoing campaign by former president Zhelyu Zhelev to transform the Bulgarian political system into a …

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• 31 July

  Romania’s President Hails Moldovan “Opposition Victory”

  Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday that “opposition and democratic forces” had won the snap parliamentary elections in neighbouring Moldova. Bucharest was waiting expectantly on the results of Wednesday’s Moldovan election, which could help determine whether the former-Soviet republic remains in Russia’s orbit.

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• 31 July

  Raport de mandate: Opoziţia-53, PCRM-48

  După procesarea a 100% a buletinelor de vot, neoficial, raportul de mandate este următorul: PCRM-48 mandate PLDM- 18 mandate PL-15 mandate PD-13 mandate AMN-7 mandate

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• 30 July

  Communist rout puts spotlight on obscure Moldova

  CHISINAU, Moldova It may be the most enigmatic corner of Europe: a hardscrabble communist holdout run by a dour president who still keeps a bust of Lenin on his desk. “Europe’s largest illegal duty-free shop,” a diplomat once called Moldova, known for rampant trafficking in arms, drugs, cigarettes and sex. …

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• 30 July

  Poll victory for Moldova opposition sours

  MOLDOVA An electoral victory for Moldova’s opposition parties over the ruling Communists soured on Thursday as doubts emerged that the fragmented opposition could band together to appoint a new president. The vote in Europe’s poorest country was a re-run of an election three months ago, which ended in violence after …

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• 30 July

  Vladimir Voronin: PCRM a obţinut o victorie sigură

  Partidul Comuniştilor din R. Moldova (PCRM) este disponibil pentru un dialog principial şi cointeresat cu toate forţele politice reprezentate în parlamentul nou ales. Declaraţia aparţine preşedintelui PCRM, Vladimir Voronin, formulată într-o adresare către alegători. 

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• 30 July

  Dorin Chirtoacă: Dacă alegerile erau libere şi corecte PCRM nu acumula mai mult de 25-30%

  „Nu putem spune că aceste alegeri au fost libere şi corecte în condiţiile în care campania electorală a fost una plină de fraude, care au persistat chiar şi în ziua alegerilor, PCRM neglijând regulile de joc. Dar chiar şi aşa, opoziţia a învins, iar PCRM nu mai are nici o …

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• 30 July

  Albanian Religious Leaders Slam Gay Marriage Law

  Albania’s religious leaders said Thursday that they rejected a government proposal to extend marriage rights to gay couples. Speaking to local daily Gazeta Shqiptare, the head of Albania’s Muslim community, Shkelqim Muca, rejected the proposal, arguing that, in his community’s view, gay marriage was unacceptable. 

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• 30 July

  Bosnia’s Envoy Lifts Mostar Budget Siege

  Bosnia’s top international representative has imposed an interim resolution on squabbling Mostar political factions, establishing the basis for the temporary financing of public services and sanctioning city councillors. High Representative Valentin Inzko’s decision provides much-needed breathing space for Mostar citizens and funds for public services and communal companies which have …

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