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Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Serb cabinet in final pre-poll showdown on EU, Russia

(BELGRADE) - Serbia's outgoing coalition government, which collapsed over East-West ties, meets Friday to approve a Russian energy deal in a final showdown two days before crunch general elections. Ministers will discuss proposed legislation on the
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Bosnia Poll Oct 5, Privilege To Srebrenica Survivors

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP)--Local elections will be held in Bosnia on Oct. 5, and a special privilege will be given to survivors of the Srebrenica massacre. People must vote where they currently live. But Parliament passed an exception for the
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Bosnia reaches out to refugees

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina-Local elections will be held in Bosnia on Oct. 5, and a special privilege will be given to survivors of the Srebrenica massacre. People must vote where they currently live. But Parliament passed an exception for the east
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Serbian PM congratulates Putin on becoming PM

(Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica on Thursday congratulated former Russian President Vladimir Putin on taking office as Russian prime minister. 'I truly and honestly believe that your appointment as Russian
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

EU Commissioner Urges Serbs To Vote Pro-Europe

HELSINKI (AFP)--European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn on Friday urged Serbians to vote for pro-European candidates in the country's general election in which Serbia's future direction is a key issue. 'Serbia faces a critical decision this
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Kosovo braces for renewed unrest

PRISTINA, Serbia -Kosovo separatists enraged Serbia by declaring independence in February, and it has driven many Serbs to support ultranationalists in Sunday's parliamentary elections. Now, Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority and its Serbian minority
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Spain Non-recognition Of Kosovo No Bar To Sending Troops

MADRID (AFP)--Spain's decision not to recognize Kosovo's independence is no bar to its taking part in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization peacekeeping force in the territory, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Thursday. 'NATO is not in
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Thaci supports Tadic victory

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP)--Kosovo's prime minister said Friday he believes the upcoming elections in Serbia won't affect Kosovo, but he still hopes pro-Western forces will prevail. Hashim Thaci told reporters in Ljubljana he doesn't expect a miracle in
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Serbs face stark election choice

BELGRADE, Serbia-After Serbia's weekend national elections, all eyes will once again be on Vojislav Kostunica. The outgoing prime minister is already reveling in his role as the kingmaker with the keys to Serbia's future course: A steady journey toward
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:08:00 GMT

This Croatian Telecommunications Market Report Provides a Complete Set of the Most Recent Market and Operators Data Supplemented by Tables and Figures

DUBLIN, Ireland --(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91351) has announced the addition of 'Croatian Telecommunications Market Report, Q2 2008, Including 5-year Forecasts' to their offering. A further
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:04:00 GMT

Kosovo PM: Serbian elections won't affect Kosovo, still hopes for pro-Western victory

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia: Kosovo's prime minister says he believes the upcoming elections in Serbia won't affect Kosovo, but he still hopes that pro-Western forces will prevail. Hashim Thaci told reporters in Ljubljana on Friday that he doesn't expect a
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:50:00 GMT

BOSNIA LOCAL ELECTION SET FOR OCTOBER 5

RFE/RL Newsline® Section Headlines Print Version E-mail this page to a friend previous issue | next issue NOTE TO READERS: RFE/RL announces with regret that due to financial constraints, this will be the last issue of 'RFE/RL Newsline.' In late June,
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:40:00 GMT

SERBS TO FORM OWN PARLIAMENT IN KOSOVA?

Interview: Time For Serbs To Say 'We Knew What Happened' On Bosnian War Crimes

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Fri, 9 May 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Serbia's divided society

Eric Gordy explains that the country going to the polls is split between those looking hopefully toward a European future and those looking vengefully back to the recent past The elections on Sunday will be make-or-break for Serbia's effort to find a
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:55:00 GMT

International conference in Tirana: Albania A development production location (AL)

The Government of Albania is organizing an international conference in Tirana, on 10 June 2008, with the topic: ?Albania ? A development production location?. The organization of the conference is supported by the German Technical Cooperation
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:29:00 GMT

LUKOIL acquires Croatian company

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Fri, 9 May 2008 12:07:00 GMT

This Croatian Telecommunications Market Report Provides a Complete Set of the Most Recent Market and Operators Data Supplemented by Tables and Figures

DUBLIN, Ireland - (Business Wire) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91351) has announced the addition of Croatian Telecommunications Market Report, Q2 2008, Including 5-year Forecasts to their offering. A further progress
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:55:00 GMT

Former prisoners of war protest in Sarajevo

former prisoners of war, members of 51 war prisoners associations in Bosnia's Muslim-Croat Federation, gathered Friday before government building in Sarajevo for peaceful demonstrations demanding a resolution of status from the entity's government.
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Hungarian, Croatian presidents hoping for pro-Europe win in Serbia

Budapest - The presidents of Croatia and Hungary on Friday said they hoped that Europe-friendly forces would win parliamentary elections in Serbia scheduled for Sunday. The election is being billed as a choice between closer ties to Europe with eventual
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Serbian Elections in Kosovo Cause Controversy

If Belgrade gets its wish, Kosovo's Serbs will be able to vote in Serbian parliamentary and local elections on Sunday, May 11. Serbian citizens who live in Kosovo -- or anywhere else for that matter -- have the right to vote just as those who live in the
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:14:00 GMT

Elections highlight Serbia's uncertain future

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Fri, 9 May 2008 10:46:00 GMT

The EU Gesture: Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Serbia

the EU Council decided to sign the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Serbia, which, for years, refuses to hand over the war crime suspects that are hiding in that country. Until now Holland and Belgium were against signing the SAA before
Fri, 9 May 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Rice Backs Speedy Accession of Macedonia into NATO

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reiterated Wednesday that the United States supports full NATO membership for Macedonia as soon as possible. Greece last month blocked Macedonia's entry into the alliance because of the dispute over Macedonia's name.
Fri, 9 May 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Macedonia receives roadmap on visa liberalisation with EU

Director General of the European Commission?s Enlargement Directorate General Michael Leigh handed over the Roadmap on visa liberalisation with the European Union for Macedonian citizens to Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki on Thursday in Brussels.
Fri, 9 May 2008 09:53:00 GMT

EU Commissioner Urges Serbs To Vote For Pro-Europe Candidates

BULGARIAN BOTTLING COMPANY DEVIN MULLS BALKAN EXPANSION

Bulgarian bottling company Devin plans to acquire three companies with similar activity in the Balkans, CEO Tzvetan Luzhanski announced. Total investment in the endeavour could reach 50 million euros, Luzhanski said without mentioning any specific
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:17:00 GMT

Serbs vote will it be EU, or No Thank You

BELGRADE Serbs will decide in an election on Sunday whether they want to join the European Union or sacrifice the advantages of membership on the altar of Kosovo. If they say No to the EU by voting for a hardline nationalist government, they will be the
Fri, 9 May 2008 05:59:00 GMT

Kosovo Serbs vow to form own assembly after Sunday election

Kosovo: LEADERS OF the Serb community in Kosovo have pledged to form their own political assembly after elections on Sunday.
Fri, 9 May 2008 03:48:00 GMT

How a bungling Bosnian doctor killed my baby during childbirth

For the sight brings back memories of another little girl. And at this time of year they are particularly painful. Scroll down for more... Betrayed: Tracey Dinning with her daughter Freya Betrayed: Tracey Dinning with her daughter Freya Tracey can never
Fri, 9 May 2008 01:59:00 GMT

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