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August 28, 2008 on 4:13 am | In Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
28 August 2008 Belgrade _ Serbia’s Prime Minister says Belgrade would be ready to sacrifice its EU bid for its continuing opposition to the independence of its former southern province of Kosovo. Mirko Cvetkovic said “so far no European Union official has conditioned Serbia’s membership with its recognition of Kosovo as an independent state” and that […]
Serbia PM: We Would Choose Kosovo over EU, Balkan Insight28 August 2008 Belgrade _ Serbia’s Prime Minister says Belgrade would be ready to sacrifice its EU bid for its continuing opposition to the independence of its former southern province of Kosovo. Mirko Cvetkovic said “so far no European Union official has conditioned Serbia’s membership with its recognition of Kosovo as an independent state” and that […]
August 27, 2008 on 4:24 am | In News in English | No Comments
BELGRADE (AFP)–The European parliament’s rapporteur for Serbia, Jelko Kacin, urged Serbia Tuesday to ratify quickly an accord on closer E.U. ties, Beta news agency reported. Serbia’s ratification of the E.U. Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) has been stalled by political turmoil, despite a new government taking office in July that favors speedy integration with the 27-nation […]
BELGRADE (AFP)–The European parliament’s rapporteur for Serbia, Jelko Kacin, urged Serbia Tuesday to ratify quickly an accord on closer E.U. ties, Beta news agency reported. Serbia’s ratification of the E.U. Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) has been stalled by political turmoil, despite a new government taking office in July that favors speedy integration with the 27-nation […]
August 26, 2008 on 5:52 am | In Economy, In Focus, News in English | No Comments
KRAGUJEVAC — Fiat will not initial a contract with Zastava until the SAA is ratified, due to EU’s significant role in the deal. Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mlađan Dinkić said earlier that the contract would finally be signed in mid-September. However, this deadline may also be missed if Serbian MPs fail to show good will […]
KRAGUJEVAC — Fiat will not initial a contract with Zastava until the SAA is ratified, due to EU’s significant role in the deal. Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mlađan Dinkić said earlier that the contract would finally be signed in mid-September. However, this deadline may also be missed if Serbian MPs fail to show good will […]
August 25, 2008 on 5:07 am | In Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
Serbian Minister for Kosovo-Metohija Goran Bogdanovic stated today that Serbia will never recognise the independence of Kosovo, nor the presence of EULEX without a prior approval by the UN Security Council. Bogdanovic said in an interview with Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that Serbia insists that the presence of the EU mission is harmonised internationally and that […]
Serbian Minister for Kosovo-Metohija Goran Bogdanovic stated today that Serbia will never recognise the independence of Kosovo, nor the presence of EULEX without a prior approval by the UN Security Council. Bogdanovic said in an interview with Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that Serbia insists that the presence of the EU mission is harmonised internationally and that […]
August 25, 2008 on 5:05 am | In In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
PRIŠTINA — An EULEX spokesperson says the EU mission’s officials are working “according to Kosovo’s laws”. Karin Lindal was also quoted as saying that “if there is no law in a certain field”, they will rely on UNMIK’s regulations. Speaking about the mission’s operation, she said that EULEX would use Kosovo laws that referred to the work […]
PRIŠTINA — An EULEX spokesperson says the EU mission’s officials are working “according to Kosovo’s laws”. Karin Lindal was also quoted as saying that “if there is no law in a certain field”, they will rely on UNMIK’s regulations. Speaking about the mission’s operation, she said that EULEX would use Kosovo laws that referred to the work […]
August 15, 2008 on 5:03 am | In In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
August 14th, 2008 by WILLIAM KERN So how did the crisis in Georgia really come about? Many Europeans believe that the events of the past week can be traced back to the recognition of Kosovo - which was also a clear violation of international law - and which the Russians have skillfully turned to their own […]
August 14th, 2008 by WILLIAM KERN So how did the crisis in Georgia really come about? Many Europeans believe that the events of the past week can be traced back to the recognition of Kosovo - which was also a clear violation of international law - and which the Russians have skillfully turned to their own […]
August 7, 2008 on 4:17 am | In News in English | No Comments
BELGRADE — Božidar Đelić says further obstruction of parliament could hamper Serbian accession to the White Schengen List. “Everyone has to do their part of the work, and to shoulder their part of the responsibility. It’s very clear that we won’t get on the White List if parliament continues to be obstructed,” warned the deputy prime […]
BELGRADE — Božidar Đelić says further obstruction of parliament could hamper Serbian accession to the White Schengen List. “Everyone has to do their part of the work, and to shoulder their part of the responsibility. It’s very clear that we won’t get on the White List if parliament continues to be obstructed,” warned the deputy prime […]
August 7, 2008 on 4:14 am | In News in English, Republic of Srpska | 1 Comment
By Ivana Sekularac BELGRADE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Serbia has stepped up its pursuit of fugitive Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic whose arrest is crucial to the country’s European Union bid, a senior Serbian official said on Wednesday. The arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic two weeks ago left just two fugitives from the 1990s […]
By Ivana Sekularac BELGRADE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Serbia has stepped up its pursuit of fugitive Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic whose arrest is crucial to the country’s European Union bid, a senior Serbian official said on Wednesday. The arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic two weeks ago left just two fugitives from the 1990s […]
August 6, 2008 on 7:27 am | In News in English | No Comments
06 August 2008 Belgrade _ Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister has said an interim agreement with the European Union will take effect after September 15, following the EU Ministerial Council meeting. Bozidar Djelic said an EU decision to start implementing the deal would depend on the report submitted by Serge Brammertz, The Hague Tribunal Chief Prosecutor, on […]
06 August 2008 Belgrade _ Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister has said an interim agreement with the European Union will take effect after September 15, following the EU Ministerial Council meeting. Bozidar Djelic said an EU decision to start implementing the deal would depend on the report submitted by Serge Brammertz, The Hague Tribunal Chief Prosecutor, on […]
August 4, 2008 on 5:38 am | In In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | 1 Comment
BELGRADE — British Ambassador Stephen Wordsworth says the EU cannot ask Serbia to recognize Kosovo. But the diplomat told the daily Večernje Novosti in an interview published today that at the same time, most members of this organization find Kosovo’s independence to be irreversible. Wordsworth also described Belgrade’s announced initiative to have the International Court of Justice […]
BELGRADE — British Ambassador Stephen Wordsworth says the EU cannot ask Serbia to recognize Kosovo. But the diplomat told the daily Večernje Novosti in an interview published today that at the same time, most members of this organization find Kosovo’s independence to be irreversible. Wordsworth also described Belgrade’s announced initiative to have the International Court of Justice […]
July 29, 2008 on 6:00 am | In News in English, Republic of Srpska | 1 Comment
By David Brunnstrom BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Tuesday kept up pressure on Serbia to do more to resolve war crimes by again delaying a decision on unfreezing trade benefits despite the arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic. After Karadzic’s arrest last week, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged the bloc to grant […]
By David Brunnstrom BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Tuesday kept up pressure on Serbia to do more to resolve war crimes by again delaying a decision on unfreezing trade benefits despite the arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic. After Karadzic’s arrest last week, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged the bloc to grant […]
July 28, 2008 on 3:35 pm | In Economy, In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
July 25, 2008 | Franz-Lothar Altmann Kosovo seems to capture a specific position in the integration policy of the EU. The policy of the European Union (EU) of integrating the countries of the Western Balkans started in 1999 after the end of the Kosovo War with the launching of both, the Stability Pact […]
July 25, 2008 | Franz-Lothar Altmann Kosovo seems to capture a specific position in the integration policy of the EU. The policy of the European Union (EU) of integrating the countries of the Western Balkans started in 1999 after the end of the Kosovo War with the launching of both, the Stability Pact […]
July 28, 2008 on 2:16 pm | In In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
Moscow, 28 July: Russia is seriously concerned about the decision taken by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to start reconfiguring the international presence in Kosovo, and believes that in this way he has assumed the prerogatives of the UN Security Council. “We are seriously concerned with the decision taken by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to start reconfiguring […]
Moscow, 28 July: Russia is seriously concerned about the decision taken by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to start reconfiguring the international presence in Kosovo, and believes that in this way he has assumed the prerogatives of the UN Security Council. “We are seriously concerned with the decision taken by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to start reconfiguring […]
July 28, 2008 on 2:08 pm | In News in English | 1 Comment
SALZBURG, Austria (Reuters) - The arrest of Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic showed Belgrade’s willingness to recognise its international obligations, and more arrests could follow, the Serbian prime minister said on Sunday. Karadzic, twice indicted by the U.N. court in The Hague for orchestrating genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnia war, was arrested on Monday […]
SALZBURG, Austria (Reuters) - The arrest of Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic showed Belgrade’s willingness to recognise its international obligations, and more arrests could follow, the Serbian prime minister said on Sunday. Karadzic, twice indicted by the U.N. court in The Hague for orchestrating genocide during the 1992-95 Bosnia war, was arrested on Monday […]
July 28, 2008 on 1:05 pm | In In Focus, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | No Comments
MOSCOW, July 28 (Itar-Tass) - There is no need to adopt a new resolution on Kosovo, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov said. In an interview with Nezavisimaya Gazeta on Monday, Titov said: “As of today U.N. Security Council Resolution 1244 includes all aspects of the settlement if we consider the situation scrupulously and impartially. It […]
MOSCOW, July 28 (Itar-Tass) - There is no need to adopt a new resolution on Kosovo, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov said. In an interview with Nezavisimaya Gazeta on Monday, Titov said: “As of today U.N. Security Council Resolution 1244 includes all aspects of the settlement if we consider the situation scrupulously and impartially. It […]
July 25, 2008 on 6:15 am | In News in English, Republic of Srpska | 1 Comment
Text of report by Bosnian wide-circulation privately-owned daily Dnevni avaz, on 19 July [Interview with Steven Meyer, professor at Washington National Defense University and former CIA specialist for Balkans, by Sanja Skuletic; place and date not given: “Next Two Years Most Critical for B-H” — first two paragraphs are Dnevni Avaz introduction] Next two years will be […]
Text of report by Bosnian wide-circulation privately-owned daily Dnevni avaz, on 19 July [Interview with Steven Meyer, professor at Washington National Defense University and former CIA specialist for Balkans, by Sanja Skuletic; place and date not given: “Next Two Years Most Critical for B-H” — first two paragraphs are Dnevni Avaz introduction] Next two years will be […]
July 24, 2008 on 5:43 am | In News in English | No Comments
BELGRADE — Olli Rehn says that Serbia could become a candidate for EU membership in the first half of 2009. The EU enlargement commissioner said that the arrest of Radovan Karadžić was a key step for Serbia’s cooperation with the Hague Tribunal that had to be recognized. “We must recognize this, and continue to support Serbia’s orientation […]
BELGRADE — Olli Rehn says that Serbia could become a candidate for EU membership in the first half of 2009. The EU enlargement commissioner said that the arrest of Radovan Karadžić was a key step for Serbia’s cooperation with the Hague Tribunal that had to be recognized. “We must recognize this, and continue to support Serbia’s orientation […]
July 23, 2008 on 6:03 am | In Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | 3 Comments
22 July 2008 Pristina _ Kosovo Serbs are hindering power decentralisation, a member of Kosovo’s governing cabinet claims. Sadri Ferati, Kosovo’s minister of local governance, told Prague-based Radio Free Europe on Tuesday that Kosovo Serbs are delaying this important move, despite the government’s efforts to implement it. “With these delays, Serbs are endangering the entire process. We […]
22 July 2008 Pristina _ Kosovo Serbs are hindering power decentralisation, a member of Kosovo’s governing cabinet claims. Sadri Ferati, Kosovo’s minister of local governance, told Prague-based Radio Free Europe on Tuesday that Kosovo Serbs are delaying this important move, despite the government’s efforts to implement it. “With these delays, Serbs are endangering the entire process. We […]
July 23, 2008 on 6:00 am | In News in English, Republic of Srpska | No Comments
THE HAGUE — The Dutch govt. wants to hear Serge Brammertz’s view on Belgrade’s cooperation regarding the 2 remaining fugitives. Only after the Hague Tribunal chief prosecutor has stated his position will the Netherlands decide whether to ratify the interim trade agreement with Serbia. Dutch European Affairs Minister Frans Timmermans told journalists at the ministers meeting in […]
THE HAGUE — The Dutch govt. wants to hear Serge Brammertz’s view on Belgrade’s cooperation regarding the 2 remaining fugitives. Only after the Hague Tribunal chief prosecutor has stated his position will the Netherlands decide whether to ratify the interim trade agreement with Serbia. Dutch European Affairs Minister Frans Timmermans told journalists at the ministers meeting in […]
July 22, 2008 on 3:38 am | In In Focus, News in English, Republic of Srpska | 3 Comments
EU officials say the arrest of Radovan Karadžić is a “key event that improves Serbia’s chances of joining the EU”. Speaking of the arrest, EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Chief Javier Solana said that, “this is a good day for justice in the Balkans,” adding that the “new Serbian government has proven its firm devotion […]
EU officials say the arrest of Radovan Karadžić is a “key event that improves Serbia’s chances of joining the EU”. Speaking of the arrest, EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Chief Javier Solana said that, “this is a good day for justice in the Balkans,” adding that the “new Serbian government has proven its firm devotion […]
July 16, 2008 on 4:41 am | In Economy, Kosovo & Metohija, News in English | 1 Comment
BELGRADE — Parliament is today debating the resolution on Kosovo, the SAA, and the Russian energy deal. At today’s session, MPs will debate a draft resolution on continuing the state policy on Kosovo submitted by the government. The government proposed that the resolution on Kosovo be considered and adopted urgently, so that parliament could express its views […]
BELGRADE — Parliament is today debating the resolution on Kosovo, the SAA, and the Russian energy deal. At today’s session, MPs will debate a draft resolution on continuing the state policy on Kosovo submitted by the government. The government proposed that the resolution on Kosovo be considered and adopted urgently, so that parliament could express its views […]
July 11, 2008 on 6:41 am | In Economy, News in English | 1 Comment
BELGRADE — Božidar Đelić, DS, says that Serbia’s EU integration road will see 44 new laws passed in parliament. This, the deputy premier said today, is besides the ratification of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA). “Some of those laws are of key importance for the white Schengen list, such as the Law On Foreigners, on State […]
BELGRADE — Božidar Đelić, DS, says that Serbia’s EU integration road will see 44 new laws passed in parliament. This, the deputy premier said today, is besides the ratification of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA). “Some of those laws are of key importance for the white Schengen list, such as the Law On Foreigners, on State […]
July 10, 2008 on 4:27 am | In Economy, In Focus, News in English | No Comments
The government today decided to send the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) to parliament for ratification. The strategic energy agreement with Russia will also be forwarded to lawmakers for confirmation, it transpired from the session in Belgrade today. The Cvetković cabinet today also decided to appoint Economy Minister Mlađan Dinkić as head of a working group set […]
The government today decided to send the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) to parliament for ratification. The strategic energy agreement with Russia will also be forwarded to lawmakers for confirmation, it transpired from the session in Belgrade today. The Cvetković cabinet today also decided to appoint Economy Minister Mlađan Dinkić as head of a working group set […]
July 2, 2008 on 7:06 am | In News in English, Republic of Srpska | No Comments
by Lidija Topic Bosnia needs to accelerate the pace of reform if it is to join the union in the near future. In late March, the Brdo Statement issued by EU presidency holder Slovenia underlined that progress achieved in the western Balkans through the Stabilization and Association Process (SAP) needed to be built up and “made irreversible” […]
by Lidija Topic Bosnia needs to accelerate the pace of reform if it is to join the union in the near future. In late March, the Brdo Statement issued by EU presidency holder Slovenia underlined that progress achieved in the western Balkans through the Stabilization and Association Process (SAP) needed to be built up and “made irreversible” […]
June 30, 2008 on 4:54 am | In News in English | 1 Comment
BELGRADE — Swedish FM Carl Bildt says it’s possible for Serbia to become an EU candidate by the end of the year if there is full cooperation with the Hague Tribunal. “I am truly hoping that this will be possible, but it will require a very firm policy of a new government,” Bildt said. Otherwise, the Stabilization […]
Next Page » BELGRADE — Swedish FM Carl Bildt says it’s possible for Serbia to become an EU candidate by the end of the year if there is full cooperation with the Hague Tribunal. “I am truly hoping that this will be possible, but it will require a very firm policy of a new government,” Bildt said. Otherwise, the Stabilization […]
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